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Shelby’s Emma Soelberg makes school history with her artistic talent

March 21, 2023

Shelby’s Emma Soelberg makes school history with her artistic talent Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor SHELBY — Senior Emma Soelberg is the first Shelby High School student to ever win the visual arts category of West Michigan Student Showcase with her self portrait, entitled “Escape.”  With…

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Recent births, posted March 21, 2023

March 21, 2023

Recent births, posted March 21, 2023 Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. The following births have been reported: Luis…

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Obituary: Maxine Hamrick, 86, of Mears

March 21, 2023

Obituary: Maxine Hamrick, 86, of Mears Maxine “Boo Boo” Marie (Kiggins) Hamrick, 86, passed away peacefully March 18, 2023, in her own home in Mears, at the impressive age of 86. Loved by her family and friends, she was always ready with her abundance of wisdom to help anyone with advice or teach them a new skill. Her love for…

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Obituary: Rose Jones, 64, of Hart

March 21, 2023

Obituary: Rose Jones, 64, of Hart Rose Lynn Jones, 64 of Hart, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023. She was born September 13, 1958, in Hart, the daughter of Russell and Alma (Brimmer) Thrailkill. Rose married Dave Jones on July 28, 1984, and they had 38 wonderful years together. Rose worked for many years as a school crossing guard and lunch…

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Obituary: Barbara Schuyler, 95, of Shelby

March 21, 2023

Obituary: Barbara Schuyler, 95, of Shelby Barbara “Barb” Ruth Schuyler, 95, of Shelby, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023. She was born August 14, 1927 in Shelby, the daughter of Chan and Gladys (Lane) Elliott. Barb graduated from Shelby High School in 1945. On October 4, 1946, Barb married Lynn Schuyler. Barb is survived by: her son, Michael (Mary Lou)…

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