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170 middle schoolers compete in Math Counts

January 23, 2024

170 middle schoolers compete in Math Counts West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — On Tuesday over 170 area middle school students gathered at the West Shore Community College Rec Center to test their math skills. The…

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Closings and cancellations for Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024

January 23, 2024

Closings and cancellations for Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024 The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. Please check this post for updates. Schools Hart Public Schools Pentwater Public Schools

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Former lighthouse keepers director sentenced for financial crimes

January 23, 2024

Former lighthouse keepers director sentenced for financial crimes By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — The former executive director of Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association was sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Jan. 23, for convictions of larceny $1,000 or more and using a computer to commit a crime. Peter Alan Manting, 67, was not ordered to serve…

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Obituary: Kathryn Lorenz, 70, of Hart

January 23, 2024

Obituary: Kathryn Lorenz, 70, of Hart August 4, 1953 to January 22, 2024 Kathryn Ruth (VanAgtmael) Lorenz is now rejoicing in Heaven with her parents.  Kathy was born August 4, 1953, to Ella and Bob VanAgtmael. She was the eldest of six children, and spoke so often of her life as a young girl and doing farm chores. Kathy grew…

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ESD offers mentoring to new teachers through New Teacher Coaching Initiative

January 23, 2024

ESD offers mentoring to new teachers through New Teacher Coaching Initiative West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The West Shore Educational Service District has launched a mentor program to help guide newer teachers. The New Teacher Coaching Initiative, led…

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