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Lineman Appreciation Day

April 11, 2015
Lineman Appreciation Day

SCOTTVILLE — National  Lineman Appreciation Day is Monday, April 13, and cooperatives across the nation, including Great Lakes Energy, will recognize hard working linemen for their work in challenging conditions to keep the lights on and protect the public’s safety. “Electric linemen do not often receive the recognition they deserve,” said Great Lakes Energy’s Chief Executive Officer Steve Boeckman. “They…

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Chamber announces business plan competition.

April 10, 2015

VICTORY TWP. — The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a business plan competition with a $50,000 prize. Business plans will be accepted from May 1 to July 31 with five finalists who can pitch their ideas in person on Aug. 21. The competition was announced today during the West Shore Bank Business Symposium held at West…

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College restructures Business Opportunity Center.

April 9, 2015
College restructures Business Opportunity Center.

VICTORY TWP. – West Shore Community College’s Business Opportunity Center (BOC) is being re-energized by new personnel.  Crystal Young has started as the new director, and Cara Mitchell is the administrative assistant. The Business Opportunity Center is the connector between businesses and the college, offering customized trainings, Open Entry/Open Exit courses, and other resources as needed. “The role of the director…

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Planning the future of the village’s waterfront

April 8, 2015
Planning the future of the village’s waterfront

PENTWATER – In mid-March, more than 45 Pentwater residents met at the village hall to discuss the future of the village’s waterfront. The Pentwater community is now invited to the next phase of the case study to identify sustainable harbor management strategies. The village and project team will host a three-day planning meeting, or “design charrette,” April 17-19, to identify…

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Right to Life banquet speaker will discuss end-of-life decisions.

April 7, 2015
Right to Life banquet speaker will discuss end-of-life decisions.

HAMLIN TWP. — The 2015 Focus on Life Benefit Dinner sponsored by the Mason County Right to Life will be held on Thursday, April 23 at Lincoln Hills Golf Club in Ludington. The doors open at 5:30 P.M. with dinner and program starting at 6:30 P.M. Featured guest and speaker will be author and administrative law judge Lisa K. Gigliotti…

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