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New ESD superintendent settling in.

November 16, 2018

New ESD superintendent settling in. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Jason Jeffrey has been at the helm of the West Shore Educational Service District since July, taking the place of Randy Howes, who retired. This is Jeffrey’s first job as a superintendent, having previously served as assistant superintendent for general education and career technical education at Traverse Bay…

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Special weather alert issued. 

November 15, 2018
Special weather alert issued. 

Special weather alert.  The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a special winter weather alert for areas including Mason and Oceana counties: A wintry mix will continue into the evening commute over western lower Michigan. Area of snow, sleet, and freezing drizzle will continue this afternoon and into the evening commute. In the heaviest snow bands, visibilities may…

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Recent births, reported Nov. 15, 2018

November 15, 2018

Recent births, reported Nov. 15, 2018 #OceanaCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Felicity Rose Bateson, the daughter of Jeriann and Jacob Bateson of Pentwater, was born Nov. 7, 2018. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this post. See 2018 birth records archive here.

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Recent deaths, posted Nov. 15, 2018

November 15, 2018

Recent deaths, posted Nov. 15, 2018 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Ronald Emil Duby, 74, of Rothbury, died Wednesday, November 14, 2018. Michael D. Carrigan, 69, of Shelby, died on Friday, November 9, 2018. Jack Pelton, 83, of Montague, died on Monday, November 12, 2018. Charlotte G. Vanderberg, 79, of Rothbury, died Monday, November 12, 2018.…

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Village of Shelby: Notice of Public Hearing, revisions to the 5-year Recreation Plan.

November 15, 2018

Village of Shelby NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Revisions to the Five-Year Recreation Plan   The Village of Shelby Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to take public comments during a regular meeting that will be held on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. for revisions to the Village of Shelby 2015-2020 Parks & Recreation Plan. TO:  ALL PERSONS INTERESTED The…

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