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New ESD social workers to aid in student behavioral health needs.

December 11, 2019

New ESD social workers to aid in student behavioral health needs. #WestShoreSchoolNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. West Shore School News is a presentation of the West Shore Educational Service District. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Educational Service District has created two general education social worker positions with the goal of meeting student needs outside the scope of special education. …

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Leave A Print in the Sand campaign raises funds for lighthouses. 

December 11, 2019

Leave A Print in the Sand campaign raises funds for lighthouses.  HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association’s Leave A Print in the Sand campaign has raised over $36,000 to date to help preserve the area’s lighthouses. The campaign, that started in 2014, asks for donors to purchase custom walkway boards that make up a walkway around Big…

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Lakeshore flooding, erosion possible Thursday as temps rise.

December 11, 2019

Lakeshore flooding, erosion possible Thursday as temps rise. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The National Weather Service has issued a lakeshore flood advisory from 7 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 12 until 7 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13. Minor beach erosion and lakeshore flooding is expected in Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, and Ottawa counties. Mostly cloudy skies tonight with a low temperature of 15…

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Recent births, reported Dec. 11, 2019

December 11, 2019

Recent births, reported Dec. 11, 2019 Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Lily Grace Watts, the daughter of Rachel and Avery Watts of Bloomsburg, Penn., was born on December 1, 2019 at Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital. Maternal grandparents are Gordon and Janet Brown of Ludington. Paisley Grace Base, the daughter of Savannah Good and Evan Base of…

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Obituary: Chuck Hedstrom, 90, Manistee

December 11, 2019

Obituary: Chuck Hedstrom, 90, Manistee Chuck Hedstrom, 90, of Manistee, passed away at his home on December 9, 2019. Chuck was born on May 13, 1929 in Manistee, the son of Carl and Hazel (Hicking) Hedstrom.  He married Nancy Leet on November 28, 1953. Chuck graduated from Manistee High School, class of 1947 and attended Michigan State College, earning his…

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