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WSCC officials will attend leadership academy.

May 18, 2016
WSCC officials will attend leadership academy.

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College President Kenneth Urban has nominated Dean of Student Services Chad Inabinet and Professor of Communications Jennifer Lundberg Anders to be inaugural class members of the Michigan Community College Leadership Academy organized by the Michigan Community College Association (MCCA). The Leadership Academy will provide an avenue through which community colleges can prepare their future…

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Mason County youth marijuana usage increases, according to survey.

May 18, 2016
Mason County youth marijuana usage increases, according to survey.

More Mason County youth are using marijuana compared to kids the same age four years prior, according to the Michigan Profile for Healthy Youth survey. As of 2014, the most current survey year, Mason County youth are also beginning to drink alcohol and smoke marijuana at age 12; 47% of 9th grade and 11th grade students said they had consumed alcohol and 55%…

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College president receives favorable reviews from board.

May 18, 2016
College president receives favorable reviews from board.

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s Board of Trustees recently evaluated its president, Dr. Kenneth Urban. The consensus of the Board is that Urban has met the board’s overall expectations.  The board did note areas where its members believe Urban can continue to make progress, including some elements of leadership and building the campus community. “The Board has conducted…

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MCC forensics team takes 2nd in state.

May 18, 2016
MCC forensics team takes 2nd in state.

MOUNT PLEASANT — Mason County Central’s forensics team recently participated in state finals at Central Michigan University.  The Spartans brought a strong team of 19 students to this year’s final tournament.  Coach Tom Richert said he was confident in this year’s team, as the it earned 81 individual trophies, and seven team trophies, as-well-as regional championship.   “We had some…

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Sugar Ridge Church of the Brethren to install new pastor.

May 18, 2016

CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Pastor Mik Sutton will be installed as senior pastor of Sugar Ridge Church of the Brethren, 2012 E. Wilson Road on Sunday, May 22 at 4 p.m. The member of Sugar Ridge have invited their neighbors and friends to join them for the occasion. Pastor Mik and Polly Sutton live in Branch Township and have five children,…

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