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Formulas, Rules and Sequences – WSCC presents exhibit by Grand Rapids artist Tom Clinton

January 14, 2016
Formulas, Rules and Sequences – WSCC presents exhibit by Grand Rapids artist Tom Clinton

VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) – The work of a Grand Rapids artist, Tom Clinton, is currently on display until February 25 in the Manierre Dawson Gallery on the campus of West Shore Community College. Clinton will be on the campus February 10 to demonstrate his collograph printing process at 11 a.m. in the drawing/painting studio followed by a presentation in the…

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Smith & Eddy’s Beckman turned to healthy living because of Win With Wellness.

January 14, 2016
Smith & Eddy’s Beckman turned to healthy living because of Win With Wellness.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — A wellness program through Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital gave Gloria Beckman a wake-up call. As an employee of Smith & Eddy Insurance, she and her colleagues were encouraged to take advantage of a free health screening through Win With Wellness. “My first time there I was told I was borderline obese,” Gloria said. “That…

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Welcome to the world! Recent birth, reported Jan. 13, 2016.

January 13, 2016
Welcome to the world! Recent birth, reported Jan. 13, 2016.

Recent births are brought to you by Shelby Gem Factory. See more information about these fine businesses below.  Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Gemma Elaine Hughes, the daughter of Barbara Dailey and Christopher Hughes of Hart, was born Jan. 12, 2016. If you have a birth announcement and photo to post, please email to editor@masoncountypress.com. Shelby…

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Closings and cancelations for Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016.

January 12, 2016

Closings and cancelations are sponsored by Abrahamson’s Towing of Ludington: 231-843-2990. Closed for Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016: Hart Public Schools. Shelby Public Schools. Walkerville Public Schools.

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Shelby council may have violated Open Meetings Act.

January 12, 2016

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. During a public meeting Monday night, Jan. 11, 2016, the Shelby Village Council voted 5-1 — with one abstention — to fire Police Chief Robert Wilson. See related story here. Leading up to the vote, it is likely that the council, under the advice of its attorney, violated the Michigan Open Meetings Act. The council voted…

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