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Recent deaths, posted Feb. 18, 2021

February 18, 2021

Recent deaths, posted Feb. 18, 2021 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. The following recent death information has been reported to OCP: Patrick Michael Walter, 50, of Shelby, died on Thursday, February 11, 2021. Barbara Elaine (Gale) Wiggers, 78, of New Era, died on Wednesday, February 17, 2021.…

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Obituary: Leolah Hope Boundy, 93, of Crystal Valley

February 15, 2021

Obituary: Leolah Hope Boundy, 93, of Crystal Valley Leolah Hope Boundy, 93, of Crystal Valley, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021, at Oceana Medical Care Facility.  She was born July 11, 1927, in Crystal Valley, the daughter of Clarence and Bessie (Davis) Ruggles. Leolah graduated from Hart High School with the Class of 1945.  She was a very talented seamstress…

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Consumers Energy Foundation announces $50k of support for small towns.

February 12, 2021

Consumers Energy Foundation announces $50k of support for small towns. JACKSON — The Consumers Energy Foundation is bringing back a competition to provide $50,000 for big ideas in Michigan’s small towns. The Put Your Town on the Map pitch competition provides dollars for three projects that build strong communities. Communities with a population of up to 10,000 have through Feb.…

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Masks distributed to local residential home providers.

February 11, 2021

Masks distributed to local residential home providers. SCOTTVILLE — West Michigan Community Mental Health (WMCMH) recently assisted the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services in the distribution of 8,400 masks to 32 residential home providers in Mason, Lake and Oceana counties as part of the Mask Up, Mask Right. Pictured is Deb Davis, left, manager of the Samaratis group…

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AgScience students learn about threats to trees.

February 11, 2021

AgScience students learn about threats to trees. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — Students in the Career & Technical Education (CTE) program’s AgScience class visited the Ludington State Park earlier this week to learn about diseases and invasive species that have impacted trees at…

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