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Obituary: Betty Greiner, 92, of Hart.

May 10, 2021

Obituary: Betty Greiner, 92, of Hart. Betty Joann Greiner, 92, of Hart, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021. She was born May 1, 1929, in Cedar Springs, the daughter of Edward and Helen (Hanna) Rake Betty enjoyed knitting, crafting, golfing, and doing puzzles. Betty is survived by her husband of 30 years, Sebastian “Bud” Greiner; children, Christine Anderson, Vicki Maher,…

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Stephen Didur, 85, of Pentwater 

May 5, 2021

Stephen Didur, 85, of Pentwater  Stephen William Didur, 85, of Pentwater passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Saturday, May 1, 2021.  He was born March 2, 1936 in Detroit to John and Pauline (Ronchka) Didur.  Stephen graduated from St. Catherine High School in 1955. After high school he enlisted in the US Navy and…

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Shelby school bond passes. 

May 4, 2021

Shelby school bond passes.  Voters in the Shelby Public School District passed a 3.64 mill bond proposal Tuesday during the school election, 899-642, unofficially. The millage is expected to generate $33 million for district-wide improvements, including the construction of a new elementary school.  The district, which has an enrollment of approximately 1,200 students, operates four school buildings ranging in age…

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ESD millage renewal passes.

May 4, 2021

ESD millage renewal passes. The West Shore Educational Service District’s request for a 1 mill renewal for special education has passed. Voters in Mason, Lake, and Oceana counties all passed the millage, which will raise $3.4 million annually for eight years.  Unofficial results were:  Mason County, 2,629, yes; 612, no Lake County, 625, yes; 220, no  Oceana County, 1,870, yes;…

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InspiREading initiative helps parents/guardians teach children reading. 

May 4, 2021

InspiREading initiative helps parents/guardians teach children reading.  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. AMBER TOWNSHIP (Mason Co.) — The West Shore Educational Service District has recently launched an early literacy initiative aimed at helping provide young readers and their…

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