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Obituary; Barbara Fries, 83, of Fountain. 

February 16, 2022

Obituary; Barbara Fries, 83, of Fountain.  Barbara Rae Fries, 83, of Fountain formerly of Saugatuck, passed away peacefully Monday, February 14, 2022, at home with her family by her side. She was born June 25, 1938 in Muskegon to Raymond and Audrey (Clark) Greene. She graduated from Niles High School in 1956 and went on to receive her bachelor’s of…

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Albert “Sonny” Fend, Jr., 86, of Free Soil.

February 15, 2022

Albert “Sonny” Fend, Jr., 86, of Free Soil. Albert “Sonny” Fend Jr., 86, was welcomed home by our Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 13, 2022.  Sonny was born on June 4, 1935, in Free Soil, to Albert and Anna (Treml) Fend.  He was a life-long resident of Free Soil, growing up on a family farm before establishing his own…

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Squires receives high honor from chiropractic association. 

February 14, 2022

Squires receives high honor from chiropractic association.  Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Dr. Lew…

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Educator Spotlight: ESD’s Stephanie Hart. 

February 14, 2022

Educator Spotlight: ESD’s Stephanie Hart.  By Kate Krieger-Watkins, Staff Writer. Educator Spotlight is a presentation of is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville and Manistee, offering discounts for MEA members and school employees. AMBER TOWNSHIP – The West Shore Educational Service District has served hundreds of students over the years for many different purposes, one…

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Obituary: Ben Weavers, 60, of Custer. 

February 13, 2022

Obituary: Ben Weavers, 60, of Custer.  Ben G. Weavers, 60, of Custer passed away Friday, February 11, 2022. He was born July 18, 1961 in Grand Haven to Don and Dolores (Bush) Weavers.  Ben worked with his dad and brother for many years in construction and then at the bar his dad operated. He loved the outdoors. In his younger…

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