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Financial aid workshop

February 7, 2013

VICTORY TWP. — West Shore Community College is having a Financial Aid workshop on Feb. 13th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The workshop will be located in the Technical Center, room 210. Experts will be on hand to assist students in completing their FAFSA for the upcoming 2013-14 school year. Please bring your 2012 Federal taxes with you. Contact the…

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Veterans initiatives announced at Capitol news conference

February 7, 2013
Veterans initiatives announced at Capitol news conference

LANSING — State Rep. Ray Franz, R-Onekama, today joined Secretary of State Ruth Johnson, state veterans advocates and other lawmakers at a news conference in the Capitol to unveil several initiatives to assist the more than 650,000 military veterans who live in Michigan. Among the proposals the Legislature will be working on with the Johnson are a veteran designation on…

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RENT will rock you, in more ways than one

February 6, 2013
RENT will rock you, in more ways than one

LUDINGTON — The theater scene in Mason County has probably never really seen anything quite like “RENT.” Actor Adam Knudsen, who plays one of the lead characters, says the play is about real life. “The message of the show is about the challenges of modern society,” Knudsen says. “It deals with drug addiction, AIDS, homosexuality and the consequences of choices…

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Winter storm warning

February 6, 2013

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter storm warning beginning noon Thursday until noon Friday. The following is the alert:   Alert includes the following counties: Mason, MI;  Lake, MI;  Osceola, MI;  Clare, MI;  Oceana, MI;  Newaygo, MI;  Mecosta, MI;  Isabella, MI; Muskegon, MI;  Montcalm, MI;  Gratiot, MI;  Ottawa, MI;  Kent, MI;  Ionia, MI;  Clinton, MI;  Allegan, MI;  Barry, MI; Eaton, MI;  Ingham, MI … WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY…

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The Wave: The new source for entertainment

February 6, 2013
The Wave: The new source for entertainment

LUDINGTON — Ever wonder what’s happening on the local entertainment scene? Get tired of the straight-laced traditional Scene? Yeah, us too. West Michigan now has an alternative source for your entertainment needs, The Wave, and it ain’t your daddy’s newspaper. The Wave is a collaboration of local art and entertainment supporters spearheaded by Andy Thomas, owner of A.M. Galleries in…

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