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Shelby State Bank adds to branches, leadership teams

July 2, 2024

SHELBY — Shelby State Bank has recently hired new staff members to its branches and leadership team. Megan Samuels has been hired as branch officer in Ludington (Amber Township). Samuels has been in banking since 2018, with diverse business relationships in Oceana and Mason counties. Born and raised in Hesperia, she attended Central Michigan University and is pursuing additional education.…

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Obituary: Timothy Allen Tate, 56, of Hart

July 2, 2024

Timothy “Tim” Allen Tate, 56, of Hart, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, Poppen Hospice Residence in Norton Shores. He was born September 15, 1967, to Jack and Regina (Aerts) Tate, the first born of their two sons. Tim graduated from Hart High School in 1985, and fondly remembered his year at Michigan State University, where he primarily took…

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Employment: Middle School English Teacher

July 2, 2024

Employment: Middle School English Teacher Mason County Eastern Schools is hiring the position of Middle School English Teacher beginning the 2024-2025 school year. Persons interested in this position should submit a letter of application and resume to: Mr. Paul Shoup, Superintendent Mason County Eastern Schools 18 S. Main Street Custer, MI 49405 pshou@mceschools.com Qualifications: Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate, Secondary English (BA)…

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Recent death: Shirley Ann Pickard, 78, of Mears

June 28, 2024

Shirley Ann Pickard, 78, of Mears, died on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com   ________ Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. The easiest way is to sign up for an automatic monthly payment on Paypal. Click this link. Alternative…

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Obituary: Martha Ann Piegols, 98, of Hart

June 27, 2024

Martha Ann Piegols, 98, of Hart, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2024, at Cherry Blossom Manor, in Hart. She was born December 29, 1925, in Hart, the daughter of E. Monroe and Doris (Adair) Hawley. Martha Ann grew up in Hart, helping her father on his farm and floral greenhouse. Following high school, she majored in math and education…

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