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Obituary: James Beggs, 62, of Hart. 

November 22, 2021

Obituary: James Beggs, 62, of Hart.  James Lee Beggs, 62, of Hart, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021, in Grand Rapids, following a short illness.  Jim was born on July 9, 1959, to the late Loren Beggs and Carol (Beggs) Ruster in Shelby.  He was well-known, loved and respected by all.  Jim graduated from Hart High School and also…

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All adults eligible for COVID-19 vaccine booster. 

November 22, 2021

All adults eligible for COVID-19 vaccine booster.  The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson boosters for all adults who have already received their primary COVID-19 vaccines.  The notice came jointly in a press release by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and District Health Department #10…

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Obituary: Roberta ‘Bobbi’ Spence, 67, of Shelby. 

November 22, 2021

Obituary: Roberta ‘Bobbi’ Spence, 67, of Shelby.  Roberta L. “Bobbi” Spence, 67, of Shelby, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021.  She was born August 20, 1954 in Shelby. Bobbi moved to Shelby after completing the eighth grade and graduated from Shelby High School in 1972.  She married Jack Spence on June 25, 1971. Bobbi retired from Metalworks in Ludington in 2019.  She loved…

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Obituary: George James Novotny, 98, of Pentwater.

November 19, 2021

Obituary: George James Novotny, 98, of Pentwater. George James Novotny, 98, of Pentwater, passed away Friday, November 19, 2021, at his home. He was born July 21, 1923, in Chicago, the son of the late Frank Sr. and Agnes (Chobat) Novotny. George proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy, and was a veteran of World War II. He had…

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ESD program promotes employment for students with disabilities.

November 18, 2021

ESD program promotes employment for students with disabilities. West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  By Kim Beardslee, correspondent.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason Co.) — As businesses across the area are struggling to fulfill open employment positions, West Shore Educational Service District (WSESD) is providing…

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