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Tykoski resigning from Ludington council.

May 16, 2017

Tykoski resigning from Ludington council. #MasonCountyNews #Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Fifth Ward City Councilor Nick Tykoski is resigning his position, effective June 1. “I have wrestled with this decision quite extensively,” Tykoski said in his letter of resignation. “At this time, my business growth demands that I commit more time to my company which will require extensive…

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Custer food pantry partnering with Meijer.

May 16, 2017

Custer food pantry partnering with Meijer.  #MasonCountyNews. CUSTER – Caritas Food Pantry is again partnering with Meijer this spring to provide hunger relief to local families through the Grand Rapids-based retailer’s customer-driven food pantry donation program, Simply Give. “The Simply Give Program has helped to provide food to hundreds of hungry families in our community during the past two years…

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WSCC board gives president mixed review.

May 15, 2017

WSCC board gives president mixed review. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College President Kenneth Urban is meeting some of the WSCC Board of Trustees’ expectations but is in need of improvement in other areas. That was the outcome of Urban’s second annual evaluation by the elected board. The evaluation, discussed during closed session Monday, May…

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Mason County organizations receive over $18,600 in People Fund grants

May 15, 2017

Mason County organizations receive over $18,600 in People Fund grants Great Lakes Energy members who support the cooperative’s People Fund program made possible seven grants to Mason County non-profit organizations. The People Fund Board of Directors awarded over $18,609 in grants this spring to the following non-profit organizations: Circle Rocking S Children’s Farm, Free Soil: $4,437.99 for barn repairs, printer and fax machine.…

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MCC third graders learn life lessons through raising salmon.

May 15, 2017

MCC third graders learn life lessons through raising salmon.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. #MCCSchools. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Upper Elementary third grade students released about 40 salmon fry into the Pere Marquette River at Riverside Park Monday afternoon. The project, taught by teacher Cheri Rozell, is part of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ salmon in the classroom program.…

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