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Recent births, published May 2, 2025

May 2, 2025

The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com.  Valentino Xavier Denotsko, the son of Angelica Covarrubias and Tyler Pavlick of Manistee, was born on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births  …

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Employment: Design-Manufacturing Instructor, Career and Technical Education (CTE), Summit Tech Center

May 2, 2025

Employment: Design-Manufacturing Instructor, Career and Technical Education (CTE), Summit Tech Center West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Design-Manufacturing Instructor.  Valid State of Michigan Standard CTE Certificate or the ability to obtain appropriate certificate or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. …

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Career center name change announced during showcase

May 1, 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 — West Shore Educational Service District’s Career and Technical Education program has a new name, Summit Tech Center. The new name was revealed today during a public showcase event held at the program’s facilities at…

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Bicycle, ski or hike Mackenzie Pathway

May 1, 2025

By Joan Young, MCP Contributor Just west of Cadillac, and seasonally connected by a spur to Caberfae Ski Resort, is the Mackenzie Pathway within the Manistee National Forest. Arranged in loops convenient for skiing, there are a total of about 25 unique miles of trails. Trails are mostly wide and level from side-to-side, designed for cross-country skiers. Bicyclists and skiers…

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Michigan fishing report, published May 1, 2025

May 1, 2025

The following is the fishing report from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, as of May 1, 2025. Northwest Lower Peninsula Little Traverse Bay: Anglers targeting steelhead in Petoskey found success drifting and bottom bouncing spawn. Fishing off the break wall, near the mouth of the Bear River, and in the Bear River all produced fish. Bottom bouncing flies and beads also landed fish in the…

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