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Library to hold Remote Tech Help session at Hamlin Township Hall

February 9, 2025

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County District Library will host a Remote Tech Help session on Tuesday, Feb. 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Hamlin Township Hall, 3775 N. Jebavy Dr. Library staff will be on hand to answer technology questions and lend devices. Mason County residents will also be able to sign up for library cards and borrow…

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Obituary: Beatrice Marie Hipley, 93, of Pentwater

February 8, 2025

Beatrice Marie Hipley, 93, of Pentwater, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born January 3, 1932, the daughter of Charles and Vivian Terryn. On October 21, 1950 she married Donald Jerome Hipley who preceded her in death on July 21, 2011. Beatrice spent most of her life self employed cleaning cottages on the…

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Obituary: Dorothy Caroline Cartier, 101, of Ludington

February 8, 2025

Dorothy Caroline Cartier, 101, of Ludington passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. She was born October 7, 1923, to Joseph Mrofka and Caroline (Paszczak) Benesh, in Chicago. Dorothy first met Robert Bonnville, and the two fell in love, getting married in 1943. Together, they built a beautiful life, raising three sons and a daughter. After their time together,…

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40th West Shore MathCounts held at WSCC

February 7, 2025

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The 40th West Shore MathCounts Middle School competition took place on Wednesday, February 5 at West Shore Community College. The event highlighted over 200 student “mathletes” from 14 school districts from Mason, Oceana and Manistee counties. Partnering to…

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Obituary: Dianna Marie Fye, 73, of Baldwin

February 7, 2025

Dianna Marie Fye, 73, of Baldwin, passed away following a brief illness on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.  Dianna was born on December 30, 1951 in Lansing, the daughter of Harley and Elinor (Sabin) Lewis and graduated from Lansing Eastern High School with the class of 1969.  On January 8, 1982 she married Eiber “Bear” Vincent in Mason, Mich. and they celebrated 22…

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