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Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp offering new camp for beginner band students

June 21, 2024

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.…

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Stage Left Theatre Company announces scholarship recipients

June 21, 2024

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…

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MCE alumnus publishes book about life lessons

June 20, 2024

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…

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Filer Credit Union opens Mason County office

June 18, 2024

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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Scottville Senior Center hosting car show

June 12, 2024

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Area Senior Center will host a classic car show on Saturday, June 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the west parking lot in downtown Scottville. The event is co-sponsored by PM Motoring Club. “We’re excited to host our first car and truck show,” said SASC Activities Coordinator Ada Weier-Amor. “We appreciate the partnership with…

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