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Teachers receive classroom library grants

October 23, 2025

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. Two area second grade teachers recently each received $2,200 Classroom Literacy Grants from TalentFirst. The grants have allowed the teachers to purchase books for a classroom library and also for the purchase of shelves. The grants were…

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Obituary: Gary David Green, 68, of Pentwater

October 23, 2025

Gary David Green, 68 of Pentwater, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Born April 4, 1957, in Ludington, Gary was the son of the late Earl and Lorna (Sawyer) Green. He graduated from Ludington Senior High School with the class of 1975 and went on to receive his associate degree from West Shore Community College. He married Cheryl Lyn…

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Recent death: Brenda J. Krause, 61, of Hart

October 23, 2025

  Brenda J. Krause, 61, of Hart, died on Tuesday October 21, 2025. There are no services planned at this time. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths…

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Sgt. Lamb leads sheriff’s office SRO team

October 22, 2025

By Mark Varenhorst, MCP Contributing Writer AMBER TOWNSHIP — Over the past few months I have written articles on ships, tugs/barges, and ship yard items. Even riding with the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit as well, but that still entailed things with boats.  Recently my editor asked if I would work on a series of articles on School Resource…

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The Scoreboard: Oct. 22, 2025

October 22, 2025

Introducing The Scoreboard, a daily posting of local sports scores and highlights. In order to make this service sustainable, we are seeking sponsorships from individuals and businesses. You may also receive sports scores through our Daily Briefing email at a cost of $120 per year or $10 per month. If you are interested in helping us grow this service, please…

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