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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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Woman cited for illegal burn allegedly strikes fire truck with fist.

May 15, 2017

Woman cited for illegal burn allegedly strikes fire truck with fist. #MasonCountyNews   #Fountain FOUNTAIN — A 40-year-old Fountain woman was cited for illegal disposal of solid waste by deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office Friday, May 12, at 11:33 p.m. after the Fountain Fire Department responded to an illegal burn in the 4000 block of East Church Street in the…

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Walk for Life is May 21.

May 14, 2017

Walk for Life is May 21.  LUDINGTON — West Shore Pregnancy & Family Support will hold its annual Walk for Life on Sunday, May 21 at Waterfront Park. The event serves as a major fundraiser for the organization and also an awareness event. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. with a picnic and live worship music to follow the two-mile walk…

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