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Obituary: Susan Grondsma, 55.

February 23, 2016
Obituary: Susan Grondsma, 55.

Susan Faith Grondsma, 55, peacefully passed away on Sunday February 21, 2016 at home. Susan was born to her father, the late, John Grondsma and her mother Julia (Burroughs) at Oceana Hospital of Hart. Susan attended Pentwater schools and married Richard Swiger on July 8, 1983.  Her hobbies included arts & crafts, Westerns and genealogy.  She was very artistic and…

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String trio to perform at WSCC Friday.

February 23, 2016
String trio to perform at WSCC Friday.

VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — One of today’s premiere string ensembles, the Merling Trio, will perform as part of West Shore Community College’s Performing Arts Series on Fri., Feb. 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the Center Stage Theater. A truly international trio, it brings together musicians from Polish, Japanese, and Dutch backgrounds. The Merling Trio has been hailed as a…

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Dual enrollment scholarships available at West Shore.

February 23, 2016

VICTORY TOWNSHIP – West Shore Community College officials have announced that scholarships are now available to high school students who are taking dual enrollment courses. The scholarships are provided through a gift to the College’s foundation by Hardman Construction Company of Ludington. The scholarships will be based on financial need and a record of academic achievement. Dual enrolled students earn credit toward…

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Welcome to the world! Recent birth, reported Feb. 22, 2016.

February 22, 2016
Welcome to the world! Recent birth, reported Feb. 22, 2016.

Recent births are brought to you by Shelby Gem Factory. See more information about these fine businesses below.  Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Marley Leia Daniels, the daughter of Jessica Carlson and Michael Daniels of Hart, was born Feb. 19, 2016. If you have a birth announcement and photo to post, please email to editor@masoncountypress.com. Shelby…

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The Financial Minute: Budget checkup, tax time is the right time.

February 19, 2016
The Financial Minute: Budget checkup, tax time is the right time.

The Financial Minute is sponsored by Shelby State Bank with offices in Oceana, Mason, Manistee and Muskegon counties: www.shelbybank.com. Every year, nearly 150 million households file their federal tax returns.¹ For many, the process involves digging through shoe boxes or manila folders full of receipts; gathering mortgage, retirement, and investment account statements; and relying on computer software to take advantage of…

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