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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted March 19, 2022. 

March 19, 2022

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted March 19, 2022.  Mildred “Millie” Anna Johnson, 91, of Shelby, died on Sunday, March 13, 2022. Robert DeJonge, 83, formally of New Era, died on Sunday March 13, 2022. Betty Ruth (Brunais) Krause, 97, of Benona Township, died on Sunday, March 13, 2022. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths.…

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Public Notice: Oceana County American Rescue Plan Act Request for Proposals

March 17, 2022

Public Notice: Oceana County American Rescue Plan Act Request for Proposals The Oceana County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Advisory Committee invites organizations to submit funding request proposals for eligible projects.   Organizations may submit multiple project proposals.  Although some exceptions may be considered by the advisory committee, the maximum funding request per proposal is up to $50,000. Proposals may…

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Pentwater Schools address students’ mental health

March 17, 2022

Pentwater Schools address students’ mental health By Kim Beardslee, Correspondent.  West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  PENTWATER — Most people are familiar with the concern surrounding students’ mental health, particularly related to many school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Center for…

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Obituary: Lora Lamb, 73, of Pentwater.

March 11, 2022

Obituary: Lora Lamb, 73, of Pentwater. Lora Juanita Lamb, 73, of Pentwater, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022, while traveling in Florida. She was born November 16, 1948, in Detroit. Lora owned and operated Charlie’s Marina, in Pentwater, alongside her husband, Charlie, for over 30 years. She also enjoyed traveling, especially to the boat races in Key West, camping in…

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Local culinary students compete in state competition. 

March 8, 2022

Local culinary students compete in state competition.  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. Ten students from West Shore Educational Service District’s culinary arts program recently competed in the state-wide ProStart competition in Lansing. All three of the teams placed…

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