By Joan Young, Contributing Writer Within Oceana County and the Manistee National Forest hides a trail system that offers plenty of recreational opportunities throughout the year. However, its primary purpose is a series of cross-country ski loops, including some of serious difficulty. These are diligently maintained by the Oceana Cross-Country Ski Association (OCCSA). Just 12 miles south of Scottville, the…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief BLUE LAKE TOWNSHIP, Muskegon Co. — Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp is offering a new camp this summer, intended for students with little or no musical experience who want to enter into band. The Mini Camp is a four-day camp for children who are in grades five through seven and will take place on Aug. 7-11.…
LUDINGTON — The Stage Left Theatre Company recently announced the recipients of its 2024 scholarships. Each receiving a $500 scholarship are Andrew Schrader of Ludington, who will be attending Eastern Michigan University pursuing a bachelor’s of arts degree majoring in musical theatre and Emily Schwarz of Mears, who will be attending the University of Michigan pursuing a bachelor’s of fine arts…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CHICAGO — When Kyle Collins became a father, he started writing down life lessons he thought would be important to his two daughters. Those lessons turned into a published book, “Wherever You Go There You Are” that was released earlier this year. “If I got hit by a proverbial bus that took me out, this book…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — Filer Credit Union opened its first Mason County office last Friday with an open house celebration. The new office is located at 3380 W. US 10-31 in front of Meijer. “We are excited to open an office in Mason County,” said Kyle Gurzynski, chief executive officer of the credit union. “A significant number…
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