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High winds, falling temperatures expected Sunday.

February 22, 2019

High winds, falling temperatures expected Sunday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A winter storm watch has been issued beginning Sunday morning through late Sunday night. High winds are forecasted to combine with occasional snow and falling temperatures. Westerly winds could gust over 60 mph. Blowing snow could cause significant reductions to visibility at times. Accumulations of up to 2 inches…

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St. James Shrove Tuesday pancake supper

February 21, 2019

St. James Shrove Tuesday pancake supper PENTWATER — St. James Episcopal Church, 82 S. Wythe St., will hold its annual Shrove Tuesday pancake supper on March 5 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Donations will be accepted for local projects. The church is located at the corner of Wythe and First streets.

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Recent births, reported Feb. 21, 2019

February 21, 2019

Recent births, reported Feb. 21, 2019 #OceanaCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Ivan DeJesus Gonzales, the son of Kathleen Gilbert and Arturo Gonzales of Shelby, was born Feb. 14, 2019. Declan David Foster, the son of Megan Feazel and Andrew Foster of Walkerville, was born Feb. 20, 2019. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored…

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Ludington Pumped Storage donates $13K to fund public safety enhancement

February 20, 2019

Ludington Pumped Storage donates $13K to fund public safety enhancement LUDINGTON — Officials from the Ludington Pumped Storage Plant Tuesday provided funding to enhance emergency notifications to residents and visitors in Mason and Oceana counties. Brian Zatloukal, Consumers Energy’s manager for Ludington Pumped Storage Plant operations and maintenance, presented a $13,000 check to Janet Andersen, chair of Mason County Board…

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Oceana Christian pre-school, kindergarten round-up is March 14.

February 20, 2019

Oceana Christian pre-school, kindergarten round-up is March 14. HART — Oceana Christian School will begin accepting applications from new families interested in preschool and kindergarten for the coming school year during its round-up on March 14.  The round-up event will last from 6 to 7 p.m. At that time, parents may bring their children to the school to meet the…

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