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Shelby Middle School student publishes book

February 14, 2023

Shelby Middle School student publishes book Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor SHELBY — Shelby Middle School eighth grader Addison Adams has published a fantasy adventure novel entitled, “The Sword of Rose,” which is available on Amazon. The first in “The Weapons of Flowers” trilogy, Addison’s book…

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West Shore Bank offering quasquicentennial scholarships

February 14, 2023

West Shore Bank offering quasquicentennial scholarships LUDINGTON — In celebration of its quasquicentennial (125 years), West Shore Bank will award approximately 10 $1,250 college scholarships this year. Students who reside within Benzie, Mason, Manistee, Muskegon, Oceana and Grand Traverse counties can now apply for the scholarship here. The scholarship application deadline is April 16, 2023, at 11 p.m. and all…

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Recent births, posted Feb. 14, 2023

February 14, 2023

Recent births, posted Feb. 14, 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: Jocelynn…

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Hart Community Performing Arts Series celebrates milestone with Sunday concert

February 14, 2023

Hart Community Performing Arts Series celebrates milestone with Sunday concert HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Series will celebrate a milestone with a concert Sunday afternoon, Feb. 19. “The series is proud to have presented 150 concerts and brought hundreds of fine artists to the Hart stage since its inception in the fall of 1999,” said Series Artistic Director…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Feb. 14, 2023

February 14, 2023

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Feb. 14, 2023 John Robert Fletcher, 78, of Ludington, formerly of Hart, died on Saturday, February 11, 2023.Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, with Pastor Dennis Bromley officiating. Interment will be in the Hart Cemetery in the spring.  Visitation will be…

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