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MCC approves agreement with transportation and food employees

January 15, 2013

SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central board of education approved its contract with the district’s food and transportation employees Monday night. Under the new agreement, food service members of the American Federation of School, Count and Municipal Employees union will receive a pay raise of 5 cents per hour that bring the top hourly rate to $14 per hour, according…

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USDA offers loans to farmers

January 15, 2013

Microloans up to $35,000 aim to assist small farmers, veterans, and disadvantaged producers MEMPHIS, Jan. 15, 2013—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a new microloan program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) designed to help small and family operations, beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers secure loans under $35,000. The new microloan program is aimed at bolstering the progress of…

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Beer tasting event to help COVE

January 15, 2013

PENTWATER — A beer tasting benefit will help the COVE. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 16th from 2 to 5 p.m. The event will feature brews from Michigan and all over the world at the Antler Bar, The Boathouse Bar and Grille, The Village Pub, Gull Landing, and the Brown Bear, The event will raise money to help…

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PM Twp. meets tonight

January 15, 2013

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The PM Township board meets tonight at 6:30 p.m. Below is the agenda, available for download. PM Twp. 01/15/13

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MCC expected to approve union contract

January 14, 2013

SCOTTVILLE – The Mason County Central board of education is expected to recommend its contract with its transportation and food service personnel during its regular meeting tonight. Superintendent Jeff Mount, in his pre-meeting notes, told the board the union has voted in favor of the contract and he is recommending the board do the same. The board will meet in…

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