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Best kept secrets of John Merchant

January 23, 2013
Best kept secrets of John Merchant

An interview by Cathy Dalton. If you know Ludington, local musicians are the best. So much talent and this is the first musician that I can give glory to. So many years of giving his quality time to please us. Thank you John. Cathy Dalton: Brief history of your career. When did you start playing etc.? John Merchant: I’ve been…

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Cards for soldiers

January 20, 2013
Cards for soldiers

By Miranda Beebe, MCP Correspondent. SCOTTVILLE — Patty Yarbrough wants to make sure that no soldier is forgotten, especially during Christmas time. “When my son-in-law was overseas, he told stories of soldiers with him who never got anything from home,” the Scottville resident said. She collects Christmas cards for soldiers throughout the year and sends them in the fall to…

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Riverton’s invincible artist Steve Harley

January 19, 2013
Riverton’s invincible artist Steve Harley

By Jeffrey Miller.  Much publicity has been given to Manierre Dawson, the world-renowned abstract artist who made his home in Riverton Township. But, Riverton is actually home to another well-known artist, Steve Harley. Scottville native and historian Jeffrey Miller tells Harley’s tale.  Taking the self-guided tour at Historic White Pine Village gives you an understanding of the pioneers who pushed…

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Solomon’s quest

January 18, 2013
Solomon’s quest

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Solomon is a very active and adventurous 2-year-old. He likes trains and enjoys music. His smile could brighten any dreary Michigan winter day. He can tell you exactly what he wants and what he doesn’t want. Nothing seems to limit this child, even the fact that he is unable to speak. Solomon is the son of…

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A Christmas miracle

December 16, 2012
A Christmas miracle

Our journey of infertility and God’s amazing promises By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief On Sunday my wife, Becky, and I posted a photograph on Facebook announcing Becky’s pregnancy. We also shared this news with our church family at Prayer and Praise Assembly of God. We normally don’t make our personal life very public, but believe this story of God fulfilling his…

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