
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

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…

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…

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…

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…