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Recent death: Graciela Esqueda, 64, of Shelby

October 29, 2026

Graciela Esqueda, 64, of Shelby, died unexpectedly Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Memorial services will be held at 5 p.m., Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 4725 Russell Road, Muskegon. The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until time of services. Final interment will be in Hart Cemetery. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel…

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2 killed in head-on crash in Oceana County

October 27, 2026

GRANT TOWNSHIP — Two Oceana County residents were killed Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 27, in a nearly head-on crash on South Oceana Drive, south of West Webster Road. The victims have been identified as Austin Martinez, 21, of New Era, and Graciela Esqueda, 64, of Shelby, according to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. Martinez, a graduate of Hart High School, was…

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Recent birth, published Oct. 26, 2026

October 26, 2026

The following birth has been reported: Isaiah Hernandez Rocha, the son of Regina and Victor Hernandez of Hart, was born on Friday, October 23, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2026 births List of 2025 births   __________________________________ Please Support Local News Coverage For generations, local newspapers were supported by subscriptions. Today, while Mason County…

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Partnership seeks funding for 24 classroom libraries

October 22, 2026

West Shore School News is presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. LUDINGTON — A partnership among several west Michigan organizations is seeking community support to fund 24 classroom libraries for second-grade students in Mason, Lake and Oceana counties. The Adopt-a-Library program has raised $35,500 toward its $72,000 fundraising goal.…

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Recent death: Dennis Mitchell Best, 57, of Hart

October 21, 2026

Dennis Mitchell Best, 57, of Hart, died on Friday, October 16, 2026, at home.  He was born February 4, 1969, in Shelby, the son of Charles and Betty (Achterhoff) Best. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Dennis’ life will be held at a later date. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel.. www.beaconfh.com   Listing of 2026 deaths.…

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