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Career center name change announced during showcase

May 1, 2025

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Educational Service District’s Career and Technical Education program has a new name, Summit Tech Center. The new name was revealed today during a public showcase event held at the program’s facilities at…

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Michigan fishing report, published May 1, 2025

May 1, 2025

The following is the fishing report from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, as of May 1, 2025. Northwest Lower Peninsula Little Traverse Bay: Anglers targeting steelhead in Petoskey found success drifting and bottom bouncing spawn. Fishing off the break wall, near the mouth of the Bear River, and in the Bear River all produced fish. Bottom bouncing flies and beads also landed fish in the…

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Shelby State Bank announces promotions

April 30, 2025

SHELBY — Shelby State Bank recently announced three staff promotions. Drew Maus was promoted to vice president and commercial lender. Maus is a graduate of Michigan State University and joined Shelby State Bank’s credit department in 2017. He quickly moved to credit officer, overseeing the credit department. His work on Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans during the pandemic was instrumental…

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Obituary: Arthur Edward Kelley, 76, formerly of Hart

April 29, 2025

Our beloved father, Arthur Edward Kelley 76, formerly of Hart, died March 12, 2025, at his home in Clarkston. He was born to Laurance and Cleo (Savage) Kelley, the second of four brothers welcomed to this union. Art was preceded in death by: his parents; two brothers, Larry and Gerald Kelley; and by the love of his life and wife…

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Employment: KickStart to Career Program Coordinator

April 29, 2025

Employment: KickStart to Career Program Coordinator Opportunity to Make a Difference! KickStart to Career Program Coordinator Part-time position available at the Community Foundation for Mason County: 15 hours per week; $23 per hour; 45 weeks per year. Coordinate our exciting children’s savings account program, promoting pathways to future careers for Mason County students. Requires strong communication, organizational, and collaborative skills.…

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