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Obituary: John Fletcher, 78, of Ludington, formerly of Hart

February 15, 2023

Obituary: John Fletcher, 78, of Ludington, formerly of Hart ​ John Robert Fletcher, 78, of Ludington, formerly of Hart, died Saturday, February 11, 2023, at home.  He was born December 7, 1944, in Muskegon, the son of John B. and Ruth (McCaleb) Fletcher. ​ John graduated from Hart High School.  He then went into the Army where he served in…

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Obituary: Kenneth Miller, 100, of Pentwater

February 14, 2023

Obituary: Kenneth Miller, 100, of Pentwater Kenneth Lloyd Miller, 100, of Pentwater passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023.  Ken was born on August 29, 1922 in Scottville, the son of Frank and Frances (Tyndall) Miller and graduated from Scottville High School with the class of 1940 where he was a member of the school’s basketball and baseball teams.  He…

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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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