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Shelby State Bank launches child care program

December 12, 2025

SHELBY — Shelby State Bank is participating in the Michigan Tri-Share Child Care Program, a statewide initiative designed to make high-quality childcare more affordable for working families to serve employees in Mason, Muskegon, Newaygo, and Oceana counties. In partnership with Goodwill Industries of West Michigan, a designated regional facilitator hub, the bank will now offer eligible employees a groundbreaking benefit…

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Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Program competion is Dec. 21

December 12, 2025

LUDINGTON — The public is invited to attend the 2026 Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Pageant taking place on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 at L.F. Peterson Auditorium. The show will begin at 4 p.m., doors will open at 3:30 pm. Five candidates from Mason and Oceana counties will be taking the stage to compete in talent, private interview, on-stage interview, lifestyle…

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Varsity Girls Basketball: Shelby defeats Hart

December 12, 2025

OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington. Varsity Girls Basketball: Shelby defeats Hart SHELBY — The Shelby Tigers defeated the Hart Pirates Thursday, Dec. 11, 35-24. “It was a tough night for the Pirates,” said HHS Coach Ron Williamson. “Shelby came…

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Obituary: Cindy Fethke, 62, of Shelby, formerly of Hart

December 12, 2025

Cindy Fethke, 62, of Shelby, formerly of Hart, passed away on Friday December 5, 2025 at Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital, surrounded by all of her loved ones. Cindy was born in Shelby and was the daughter of George and Darlene (Gebhart) England. In the summer of 1979, at the Charles Mears State Park in Pentwater, she met the man who would…

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Obituary: Beverly Jean Eitniear, 90, of Hart

December 12, 2025

Beverly Jean Eitniear, 90, of Hart, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility in Hart. She was born December 26, 1934, in Hart, the daughter of Monroe and Phronie (Wehry) Sutherland. Beverly enjoyed crafting items for people and was skilled in knitting, crocheting, and sewing. She also enjoyed playing games with family and friends…

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