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Recent death, reported April 18, 2016.

April 18, 2016

Donnie Verschueren, 57, of Crystal Valley, passed away April 14, 2016.  Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. View OCP’s death notice archives here.

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Police release sketch of Ferry Township assailant.

April 15, 2016
Police release sketch of Ferry Township assailant.

FERRY TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate an assault that occurred Saturday, Feb. 20, at 7:43 p.m. in the 3800 block of East Baker Road in which two women attacked another woman with an “edged weapon,” Lt. Craig Mast said. See related story here. After getting few leads in the investigation, OCSO contacted a Michigan State Police sketch…

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WSCC honors society inducts new members.

April 15, 2016
WSCC honors society inducts new members.

VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — The Alpha Phi Phi Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honors Society recently held its annual induction ceremony in the North Lounge of West Shore Community College’s Administrative & Conference Center. The ceremony included speeches by the chapter president, Brianna Walter, and chapter advisor, Renee Snodgrass, director of library services .  The keynote speaker…

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Award Winning trumpeter/vocalist/composer next in WSCC Series

April 15, 2016
Award Winning trumpeter/vocalist/composer next in WSCC Series

VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — One of the most versatile and imposing musicians of her generation, Bria Skonberg, will perform as part of West Shore Community College’s Performing Arts Series in collaboration with the Wharton Center for Performing Arts on Thursday, April 28, at 7:30 p.m. in the Center Stage Theater. Bria Skonberg is a catalyst for all things jazz. …

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West Shore Bank to acquire West Michigan Bank & Trust.

April 14, 2016
West Shore Bank to acquire West Michigan Bank & Trust.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has announced that it is consolidating and taking over West Michigan Bank & Trust. The two banks jointly announced today that  a definitive consolidation agreement has been signed with the Mason County-based West Shore Bank as the surviving institution. Following the closing of the transaction, the consolidated bank will operate under…

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