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Recent birth, reported Aug. 25, 2016.

August 25, 2016
Recent birth, reported Aug. 25, 2016.

#OceanaCountyBirths Recent births are brought to you by Shelby Gem Factory. See more information below.  Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Andre Rose Coronado, the son of Erica Darrow and Andy Coronado of Pentwater, was born Aug. 19, 2016. If you have a birth announcement and photo to post, please email to editor@masoncountypress.com. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330…

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Obituary: Steven Bruce, 62, Hart.

August 24, 2016
Obituary: Steven Bruce, 62, Hart.

#OceanaCountyDeaths Steven Jay Bruce, 62, of Hart, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016 following a boating accident. He was born January 6, 1954 in Swindon, England to Gordon and Ruth (Hawley) Bruce. He graduated from East Grand Rapids High School in 1972 and attended Michigan State University. On June 4, 1982, Steve married Connie Gebhart. Steve is survived by his…

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Letter to the Editor: A heartfelt thanks from Steven Bruce’s family.

August 23, 2016
Letter to the Editor: A heartfelt thanks from Steven Bruce’s family.

We would like to express our deep gratitude to those who responded to the fishing accident that took the life of Steven Jay Bruce on August 14:  The US Coast Guard, Oceana County Sheriff’s Department Marine Division, Michigan State Police Dive and Rescue Team, Pentwater Police, Oceana EMS, Mason County Sheriff’s Department, Ludington Police Department, Muskegon County Sheriff’s Department Marine…

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Recent death, reported Aug. 23, 2016.

August 23, 2016
Recent death, reported Aug. 23, 2016.

#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Sharon M. Butler, 67, of New Era, passed away August 20, 2016.  Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Hart. View OCP’s death notice archives here.

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Search for James Hepworth continues, wife and children prepared for the worst.

August 19, 2016
Search for James Hepworth continues, wife and children prepared for the worst.

#OceanaCountyNews #MasonCountyNews #MissingPerson By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief WEARE TOWNSHIP — It’s been 19 days since Weare Township resident James Hepworth left his job in Ludington, mid-shift, and drove about 60 miles away to a remote location near the Pine River in the Manistee National Forest and hasn’t been seen since, leaving behind his wife, Amanda, and their eight children. Amanda,…

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