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Gofundme page offers way to invest in local, free news.

January 12, 2019

Gofundme page offers way to invest in local, free news. From Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. One of the principles this great country was founded on was the ability of the press to operate without restriction of the government. I truly believe that our society functions at its best when the populous has access to a variety of news. This is true…

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55 participate in Scottville Optimist basketball skills tourney.

January 12, 2019

55 participate in Scottville Optimist basketball skills tourney. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Optimist Club recently hosted a Tri-Star Basketball Tournament for Mason County Central elementary and middle school students; 55 kids ages 8 to 13 participated in the event held Wednesday Jan. 9 at MCC Upper Elementary School. The top three winners in each age category received a metal. “The…

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West Shore career tech hosts allied health competition.

January 12, 2019

West Shore career tech hosts allied health competition. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — High school career technology education students competed Friday at the Region 6 Health Occupations Students of America competition at West Shore Community College. The event was hosted by West Shore Educational Service District’s CTE program. Allied health instructor, and event coordinator, Sally Wright said six career…

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Mason Co. is a better place because of these 3 pioneering businesswomen.

January 11, 2019

Mason Co. is a better place because of these 3 pioneering businesswomen. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Three Mason County women recently passed away, each leaving a legacy as pioneering women in local business few can compare to: Mabel Polcin, 92, on Dec. 30; Marianne Gibbs Smith, 76, on Jan. 5; and Dorothy Benson Reed, 92, on Jan. 7. Polcin and…

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Agriculture student scholarship available.

January 11, 2019

Agriculture student scholarship available. EAST LANSING — GreenStone Farm Credit Services is now accepting applications through March 1, 2019 for its scholarship program. The cooperative will once again award up to $40,000 to incoming college freshmen pursuing a degree in an agriculture-related field. Since 2010, the association has presented more than $215,000 in undergraduate college scholarships to the industry’s next…

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