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Local officials help draft new bus safety laws; take effect in October.

September 22, 2021

Local officials help draft new bus safety laws; take effect in October. West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. On Oct. 11, 2021, four new school bus safety laws take effect. The four laws were made possible mostly through the efforts of local school…

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Fly fishing group teaching fly tying. 

September 22, 2021

Fly fishing group teaching fly tying.  PENTWATER — The West Michigan Hacklers group is welcoming people interested in learning about fly fishing to attend sessions at the Pentwater Library, 402 Park St. on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Topics include: Oct. 6, tie a wooly bugger. Oct. 13, tie a nymph Oct. 20, dry flies Oct. 27, tie a…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Sept. 17, 2021

September 17, 2021

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Sept. 17, 2021 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. The following recent death information has been reported to OCP: Nancy Gayle Rolf, 66, of Rothbury, died on Friday, September 10, 2021. Gerald Richard Stover Sr., 88, of Shelby, died on Sunday, September 12,…

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Obituary: Gene Herrygers, 62, of Mears. 

September 17, 2021

Obituary: Gene Herrygers, 62, of Mears.  Gene Alan Herrygers, 62, of Mears, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021. He was born July 7, 1959, in Hart, the son of Herbert and Janet (Skinner) Herrygers.  Gene was a graduate of Hart High School, class of 1977, and furthered his education at Michigan State University. He enjoyed golfing and fishing.  Gene is…

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Obituary: Gerald Eugene Heydenberk, 84, of Pentwater.

September 17, 2021

Gerald Eugene Heydenberk, 84, of Pentwater Gerald Eugene Heydenberk, 84, of Pentwater, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at his home. He was born January 22, 1937, in Hart, the son of Ray and Edith (Hazen) Heydenberk. Gerald served his country in the US Army, being stationed at Fort Knox in Kentucky, attending the Naval School of Music in Washington…

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