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A family tradition tradition of helping others

March 27, 2026

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HESPERIA — Hesperia High School senior Grace Eichenberg enjoys helping people, and that passion for assisting others seems to be a genetic trait. “I’ve always loved helping people,” said the 18-year-old who recently became an…

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Obituary: Charles Wesley Kiogima, 92, of Hart

March 24, 2026

Charles Wesley Kiogima, 92, of Hart, passed away Friday, March 20, 2026, at his home. He was born Oct. 12, 1933, in Petoskey. Chuck served in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Navy Reserve from 1953 to 1958. He was employed by S.D. Warren as a machinist and mechanic for 42 years, retiring in 1996. Chuck was a member of the…

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Obituary: Duane ‘Dewey’ Alan Sayers, 54, of Rogers, Ark., formerly of Shelby

March 13, 2026

Duane “Dewey” Alan Sayers, 54, of Rogers, Ark., formerly of Shelby, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. This obituary is being shared by the family in remembrance. He was born December 9, 1968, the son of Stanley and Nancy K. (Hanks) Sayers. Dewey was never afraid to take on any challenge or fight. He was a true friend who…

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Obituary: Barbara Jean Suttorp, 88, of New Era

March 1, 2026

Barbara Jean Suttorp, 88, of New Era, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, February 21, 2026, after a hard fought battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born on Dec. 1, 1937, in Hart, to Earl and Marie (Borgers) Kokx. Barb held many jobs throughout her life, but the role she treasured most was being a mom, raising her…

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Obituary: Angela Marie Alltop, 49, of Hart

February 23, 2026

Angela Marie Alltop, 49, of Hart, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 20, 2026, at her home. She was born March 22, 1976, in Shelby, the daughter of James and Joyce (Monroe) Alltop. Angie had a presence that could fill any space and time. She was a loving daughter, mom, grandma, aunt, sister, cousin, and friend. She had the deepest…

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