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$29 million in grants available to employers. 

September 20, 2017

$29 million in grants available to employers.  LUDINGTON — Funds to train employees are getting a big boost from the State of Michigan. Local businesses can compete for a piece of the state’s Skilled Trades Training Fund (STTF), a $29 million competitive grant program, a 60% increase from the previous application year. This year’s open application period began Monday, September…

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Obituary: Dalton Holt, 91, Fountain.

September 19, 2017

Obituary: Dalton Holt, 91, Fountain. Dalton D Holt, 91, of Fountain passed away on September 17, 2017 surrounded by his daughters and family at his beloved home on Gun Lake after a long and wonderful life. Dalton was born on February 18, 1926 in Marshall, the son of George LaVerne and Goldie (Jones) Holt.  He loved life and truly lived it…

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Lessons about the Constitution.

September 19, 2017
Lessons about the Constitution.

Lessons about the Constitution. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Attorneys from the Mason-Lake Bar Association taught Ludington High School students about the First Amendment and Fourth Amendment Monday, in observation of Constitution Day (which was technically on Sunday, Sept. 17). “In working to bring Constitution Day into the classrooms, the background for these activities is that September 17 is…

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Walk to End Alzheimer’s raises $43k. 

September 18, 2017
Walk to End Alzheimer’s raises $43k. 

Walk to End Alzheimer’s raises $43k.  LUDINGTON — More than 300 people participated in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, September 16 at Waterfront Park in Ludington. Participants raised a record total of $43,000 to fund Alzheimer’s care, support and research programs. “This year’s event was incredible,” said Kayla Myers, walk manager for the Alzheimer’s Association, Michigan…

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WSCC early childhood eduction program awarded accreditation. 

September 18, 2017

WSCC early childhood eduction program awarded accreditation.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s Early Childhood Education (ECE) program has been awarded accreditation by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The accreditation signifies the college demonstrates it adheres to national professional standards for early childhood teacher education. West Shore is one of only seven early childhood…

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