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Closings and cancellations, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025

February 16, 2025

The following are closings and cancellations for Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. Please check the list for updates. Schools Covenant Christian School, Ludington Hart Public Schools Ludington Area Catholic School (virtual learning day) Ludington Area School District Mason County Eastern Schools Manistee Area Public Schools Oceana Christian School in Hart Shelby Public Schools Trinity Lutheran School, Manistee West Shore Community College…

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Local student to participate in state FFA convention leadership contest

February 14, 2025

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. Story by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore FFA Chapter member Katie Karboske will represent her chapter at the FFA State Leadership Contests March 5 and 6 at Michigan State University. Katie is an agricultural…

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Task force recommends WSCC pool renovations

February 14, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A citizens’ committee established by West Shore Community College to study recreation facilities and opportunities in the area is recommending that WSCC renovate its swimming pool. The report of the recreation task force will be presented at the WSCC Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, Feb. 17. WSCC President Scott Ward established the…

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Obituary: Lynn Tooman, 70, of Ludington

February 14, 2025

Lynn Tooman, 70 years old, of Ludington, traveled to the spiritual world, Tuesday, February 11, 2025 with the support of family and friends after one year facing the challenges of ALS. He chose to write his own obituary as it is shared here: I was born on June 20, 1954 in Port Huron. My dad said I was the best…

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Obituary: Robert Hamilton Jensen, 78, of Ludington

February 14, 2025

Robert Hamilton Jensen, 78, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Bob was born on September 21, 1946, the son of the late Arthur and Esther (Creamer) Jensen. On September 15, 1981, he married Sharon Mae (Sample) Jensen. For over 30 years he worked as a blue collar man and as a musician, entertaining both family and friends.…

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