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Amber Township, Pentwater school district voters go to polls Tuesday.

November 1, 2021

Amber Township, Pentwater school district voters go to polls Tuesday. The voters of Amber Township will go to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, to decide on a 1.5 mill request by the township board for roads. If approved, the millage would be levied for five years from 2022 to 2026, and will raise an estimated $181,277 in the first…

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Great Start Readiness Program offers free preschool to qualified children. 

November 1, 2021

Great Start Readiness Program offers free preschool to qualified children.  West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  By Kim Beardslee, correspondent.  AMBER TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — The West Shore Educational Service District partners with 10 locations throughout Mason, Lake, and Oceana counties to provide…

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GR woman arrested for drunk driving with 4 kids in car.

November 1, 2021

GR woman arrested for drunk driving with 4 kids in car. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 40-year-old Grand Rapids woman was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office at 9:59 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30, and charged with operating and vehicle while intoxicated/high blood alcohol content (“super drunk”) and child endangerment.  The arrest occurred after 911 had received complaints about a…

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Norton Shores man arrested for 6th driving while license suspended. 

November 1, 2021

Norton Shores man arrested for 6th driving while license suspended.  The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 50-year-old Norton Shores man was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office at 10:17 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 31 for driving while license suspended, sixth offense. The…

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West Shore Bank launches annual Spirit of Giving Christmas meal campaign. 

November 1, 2021

West Shore Bank launches annual Spirit of Giving Christmas meal campaign.  LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has launched its 13th annual Spirit of Giving Christmas meal fundraiser. Though the campaign, the band partners with area grocery stores and food pantries to provide Christmas meals for families in Mason, Oceana, Manistee and Benzie counties. “Partnering with local organizations to distribute meals…

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