Germaine Lucina Malburg (née Alvesteffer), known and loved by everyone as “Mom”, “Gerry”, “Aunt Gerry,” “Grandma”, ”Gram”,“ Great Grandma”, “Grandma Cookie” and “Great Grandma Muffin Lady”, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, July 3, 2026, at the age of 101. Gerry was born March 25, 1925, to Joseph and Florence Alvesteffer, one of 14 children. She was preceded…
Donna Jean (Fisk) Hansen, 88, of New Era, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 25, 2026. She was born on July 29, 1937, in Claybanks Township, Oceana County. On Jan. 14, 1956, Donna married the love of her life, Jim Hansen. Together they built a life centered on family, faith, and creating lasting memories with those they loved. Their marriage…
A celebration of life for Roger Clinton Bailey will be held on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Park Place, 310 N. Rush St., in Pentwater. Roger Clinton Bailey, 90, of Pentwater, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026. Read Roger’s obituary here. Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com.
West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. WEARE TOWNSHIP — Students entering fifth through eighth grades this fall will have the opportunity to explore careers in agriculture during the free AgriScience Everywhere summer camp, scheduled for July 6-9 at the West Michigan Research Station…
This MCP Boat Blog is presented by the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, www.masoncountymihistory.org. Photos and story by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MUSKEGON — Longtime Muskegon journalist and community leader Dave Alexander will serve as narrator during a special history cruise aboard the Aquastar on Sunday, July 5, sharing stories about Muskegon Lake’s maritime heritage while passengers experience the waterfront from the…
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