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Welcome to the world! Recent births.

November 20, 2014
Welcome to the world! Recent births.

Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook.  Welcome to the world! Hope Lynn VanderVlucht, the daughter of Meagen and Jason VanderVlucht of Hart, was born Nov. 17, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Ayden Ragalado Barrios, the son of Vanessa Ragalado of Hart, was born Nov. 18, 2014, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. If you…

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West Shore Bank challenging communities to stock food pantries.

November 20, 2014

LUDINGTON – West Shore Bank, along with Shop-N-Save of Ludington, Hansen Foods in Hart, and Oleson’s Foods in Manistee, are teaming up this holiday season and challenging area residents and businesses to show their “Spirit of Giving!” This is West Shore Bank’s sixth year to team up with local food store partners to offer special pricing for the purchase of…

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School closings, Nov. 20, 2014

November 20, 2014
School closings, Nov. 20, 2014

Closings and cancellations are brought to you by Smith & Eddy Insurance of Scottville (231-757-4743), Ludington (231-845-1481) and Manistee (231-723-3500). Be sure to check them out on Facebook  and at www.smith-eddy.com.  The following are closed for Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014: – Shelby Public Schools – Walkerville Public Schools – Hart Public Schools – Pentwater Public Schools – Hesperia Public Schools

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Coat drive at West Shore Comm. College to support COVE.

November 20, 2014

VICTORY TWP. (Mason Co.) – Winter weather is here, and the honors society at West Shore Community College is trying to make the winter a little warmer for those who are struggling. Until Fri., Dec. 12, the college’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa is holding a coat drive to support C.O.V.E. (Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters), Mason, Lake, and Oceana County’s domestic…

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Weather advisory in effect; check with us for cancellations.

November 19, 2014
Weather advisory in effect; check with us for cancellations.

Mason and Oceana counties continue to be under a winter weather advisory until 7 a.m. Friday. Snow is expected to increase in coverage and intensity with an addition 5 to 10 inches expected, according to the National Weather Service. We will be reporting on closings and cancellations as they are presented to us (please do not contact us about school…

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