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Obituary: Donna Jean (Heydenberk-Curtis) Essenberg,  90, of Hart

September 22, 2026

Donna Jean (Heydenberk-Curtis) Essenberg,  90, passed away peacefully in Oaktown, Ind., on Sunday, September 20, 2026. She was born November 5, 1935, to Ray and Edith (Hazen) Heydenberk, in Hart. She was the sixth of nine children. Donna was born and raised in Hart where she spent most of her life. She graduated from Hart High School. She was an…

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Obituary: Steven A. Hitchcock, 72, of Hesperia

September 18, 2026

Steven A. Hitchcock passed away peacefully on Monday, September 14, 2026 surrounded by family. He was born to Gerald and Loretta (Cracker) Hitchcock on February 27, 1954. He is survived by Vicky Hitchcock; daughter, Jennifer (Daniel) Horton; grandsons, Robert Stamper and Masyn Horton. He is also survived by five sisters and two brothers; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; and many nieces and…

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Obituary: Jeffrey Dewitt, 55, of Shelby

September 18, 2026

In loving memory of Jeffrey Dewitt June 10, 1971 – September 16, 2026 Jeff was the kind of man people don’t come across often anymore. Strong, hardworking, fiercely independent, and completely himself, he lived his life on his own terms and left an impression that will not be forgotten. He believed in hard work and took great pride in everything…

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Obituary: Kyle Gordon Krause, 36, of Hesperia

September 18, 2026

Kyle Gordon “Buck” Krause, 36, of Hesperia, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2026. He was born August 10, 1990, in Grand Haven, the son of Gordon Beebe and Diane Krause/Beebe. Kyle graduated from Grand Haven High School in 2009. He enjoyed hanging out with friends and family and cooking on the grill and spoiling his animals with love and treats.…

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WSCC board to consider strategic value resolution, discuss facilities master plan

September 18, 2026

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees will consider a resolution tied to state funding and discuss the college’s facilities master plan when it meets Monday, Sept. 21. The board meeting begins at 4 p.m. in the John M. Eaton Board Room at West Shore Community College. Under new business, trustees will consider adopting the college’s…

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