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Several schools offering free 4-year-old preschool

July 31, 2023

Several schools offering free 4-year-old preschool West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) still has openings for free 4-year-old preschool at several area school districts and centers, including Hart Public Schools (Diman-Wolf Early Childhood Center), Shelby Public Schools…

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U Dig It Garden to celebrate 13 years

July 31, 2023

U Dig It Garden to celebrate 13 years PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A Lucky 13 Open House will be held at the U Dig It Community Garden on Saturday, Aug. 5 from 10 a.m. to noon, celebrating the garden’s 13th season. The event will be hosted by members of the community garden and AFFEW (A Few Friends of the Environment…

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Obituary: Gary Worton, 80, of Pentwater

July 31, 2023

Obituary: Gary Worton, 80, of Pentwater Gary Hunt Worton passed away peacefully at home early in the morning of May, 9, 2023. Those early morning hours on either side of daybreak, were his favorite times of the day. As a hunter and avid outdoorsman, he loved watching the world wake up, while waiting for ducks to splash into the decoys, or for the fish…

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Dramatic sky

July 29, 2023

Dramatic sky Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A storm front rolled across Mason County Friday evening shortly before dusk. This image was created in Riverton Township near Stiles and Kistler roads. Around the County is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance with offices in Scottville, Manistee, and Grand Haven.     

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PM Twp. treasurer files recall petitions against clerk, trustee

July 29, 2023

PM Twp. treasurer files recall petitions against clerk, trustee By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Pere Marquette Charter Township treasurer is seeking to have two of elected colleagues recalled. Kari Bleau has recently filed recall petition applications with the Mason County Clerk’s Office against Rachelle Enbody, township clerk, and Ron Soberalski, a trustee.  Bleau has filed two…

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