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Teachers receive classroom library grants

October 23, 2025

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. Two area second grade teachers recently each received $2,200 Classroom Literacy Grants from TalentFirst. The grants have allowed the teachers to purchase books for a classroom library and also for the purchase of shelves. The grants were…

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Obituary: Gary David Green, 68, of Pentwater

October 23, 2025

Gary David Green, 68 of Pentwater, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Born April 4, 1957, in Ludington, Gary was the son of the late Earl and Lorna (Sawyer) Green. He graduated from Ludington Senior High School with the class of 1975 and went on to receive his associate degree from West Shore Community College. He married Cheryl Lyn…

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Recent death: Brenda J. Krause, 61, of Hart

October 23, 2025

  Brenda J. Krause, 61, of Hart, died on Tuesday October 21, 2025. There are no services planned at this time. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com.   Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019…

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Smith & Eddy Insurance donates new scorers’ table to Hart High School

October 22, 2025

HART — Smith & Eddy Insurance, in collaboration with Auto-Owners Insurance, has partnered with Hart High School, providing the addition of a new scorers’ table to be used for all events at the high school gym. “When we heard that the school was looking to replace the old and outdated existing table, we reached out to see if we could…

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The Scoreboard: Oct. 22, 2025

October 22, 2025

Introducing The Scoreboard, a daily posting of local sports scores and highlights. In order to make this service sustainable, we are seeking sponsorships from individuals and businesses. You may also receive sports scores through our Daily Briefing email at a cost of $120 per year or $10 per month. If you are interested in helping us grow this service, please…

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