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C Notes: When the legend becomes fact, print the legend

January 24, 2013

A blog by George C. Wilson. The headline is a quote from the movie “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance.” If you have not seen it or it has been a long time since you last saw it I won’t bore you with a bunch of details. The great American Western film director John Ford made the film late in…

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Rep Franz welcomes constituents to share photos

January 24, 2013

State Rep. Ray Franz is inviting amateur photographers of all ages to submit their best digital images of northwest Michigan to share with legislative colleagues and visitors to the state Capitol, starting with winter themes. “Our region earned national recognition for Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore being the most beautiful place in America, and that was awesome,” said Franz, R-Onekama.…

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MCC grad appointed to CMU board

January 23, 2013

Tricia Keith, a Victory Township native, was appointed by Gov. Rick Snyder to the Central Michigan University Board of Trustees Wednesday. Keith is the senior vice president and corporate secretary for Blue Cross Blue Shield and a 1989 graduate of Mason County Central High School. She replaces former trustee Marilyn French Hubbard on the eight-person board. “Tricia brings great experience,…

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Scottville Blizzard Blast is Saturday

January 23, 2013

SCOTTVILLE – The Scottville Blizzard Blast is Saturday in downtown Scottville. The event begins with a pancake breakfast at the Scottville Optimist Center from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Children’s games, drawing and prizes will be featured at the center from 10 a.m. to noon. An animal identification exhibit sponsored by the Mason-Lake Conservation District will be held at the Optimist’s…

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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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