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Financial assistance for health premiums available.

August 9, 2016

If the premiums you pay to cover yourself and your family under your employer’s health insurance are more than 9.5% of your family income, you may qualify for special financial assistance from the Tencon Health Plan.   The Tencon Health Plan is a non-profit corporation funded by area hospitals and county government. It is dedicated to helping uninsured people get…

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WSCC offering full degree programs online.

August 9, 2016
WSCC offering full degree programs online.

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College now offers complete degree programs online through WSCC Online, a program that allows students to study from home, the office, or anywhere there’s an internet connection. The college offers several degrees and certificates fully online, including an associate of arts (AA) as well as the associate of applied sciences (AAAS) in early childhood…

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August 8, 2016

#Western Michigan Fair The 78th annual Western Michigan Fair officially opens Tuesday at 3 p.m. Judging for 4-H events already began Monday. Here are some photos from the sheep and dog agility competitions. Below, we re-posted the schedule. Tuesday, Aug. 9: Fair entrance: $1 . All rides: $1 8 a.m.: Swine show 8:30 a.m.: Craft judging (buildings not open until judging…

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Obituary: Clarice Gordon, 90, Ludington.

August 8, 2016
Obituary: Clarice Gordon, 90, Ludington.

#MasonCountyDeaths Clarice Ann Gordon, 90, of Ludington passed away on Friday, August 5, 2016 at Tendercare of Ludington following a brief illness.  Clarice was born on February 12, 1926 in Midland, the daughter of Frederick and Beatrice Kortge.  She grew up in the household alongside her four brothers — Eulan, Corliss, Dean, and Cleon — all who have preceded her in death.  On November…

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Western Michigan Fair is this week.

August 8, 2016
Western Michigan Fair is this week.

#WesternMichiganFair #MasonCountyAgriculture PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The 78th annual Western Michigan Fair opens Tuesday and will continue through Saturday. For many of the 4-H clubs, however, the fair begins today. Here is a schedule of events: Monday, Aug. 8: 8 a.m.: Rabbit show 9 a.m.: Beef show 1 p.m.: Equestrian games 4 p.m.: Sheep show Tuesday, Aug. 9: Fair entrance:…

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