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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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Obituary: Charles Plough, 85, of Pentwater

January 23, 2024

Obituary: Charles Plough, 85, of Pentwater Charles Erlan Plough, 85, of Pentwater, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024. He was born June 11, 1938, in Laurium, the son of Harry and Edna Plough. Charlie proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, and was a veteran of the Cold War. He loved education and bettering his knowledge. He was…

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Recent death: Betty Castleberry, 94, of Hart

January 19, 2024

Betty Jean Castleberry, 94, of Hart, died on Friday, January 12, 2024. Arrangements by Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Hesperia. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths.   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…

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Public Bid Notice: City of Ludington Stump Grinding Contract

January 19, 2024

Public Bid Notice: City of Ludington Stump Grinding Contract The City of Ludington is accepting bids for 2024 Stump Grinding contract. Please indicate per stump cost to remove 110-120 stumps and detail any additional fees. Submit bid in writing, with the name of your company, contact person, address, phone number and email address. Place bid in a sealed envelope marked “Stump…

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Several factors go into making school snow day decision

January 18, 2024

Several factors go into making school snow day decision West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Over the past week, parents, students, and school staff have experienced the seasonal northern Michigan tradition of school closings. The first school closing of the season took place…

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