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Anti-bullying workshop offered by MSU.

October 28, 2015

AMBER TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — Michigan State University Extension will hold an anti-bullying workshop, titled ABCs of Bullying Prevention: Addressing Bullying in Community Settings, on Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the West Shore Educational Service District, 2130 W. U.S. 10-31. The half-day workshop is designed for adults who live with, care about and work with young…

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Welcome to the world! Recent birth, reported Oct. 23, 2015.

October 23, 2015
Welcome to the world! Recent birth, reported Oct. 23, 2015.

Recent births are brought to you by Linda’s Baby Shop and Shelby Gem Factory. See more information about these fine businesses below.  Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Alyssa Marie Burke, the daughter of Renee and James Burke of Pentwater, was born Oct. 17, 2015. If you have a birth announcement and photo to post, please email…

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AG warns of telemarketing scams.

October 21, 2015
AG warns of telemarketing scams.

LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette today issued a warning regarding telemarketing scams that impersonate government entities to obtain sensitive personal or financial information from consumers. The scams tend to target Michigan seniors and claim to be from the U.S. Department of Treasury, Michigan Department of Treasury or the Internal Revenue Service. Schuette’s Consumer Protection Team advises consumers that…

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State urges residents to get flu vaccinations.

October 21, 2015
State urges residents to get flu vaccinations.

LANSING – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) along with the Michigan Osteopathic Association (MOA) and Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS), urge all Michigan residents to protect themselves against influenza (flu) and its potentially life-threatening consequences by getting vaccinated. The MDHHS Bureau of Laboratories has already confirmed the first cases of influenza in the state for the…

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College partners with Great Michigan Read.

October 21, 2015
College partners with Great Michigan Read.

SCOTTVILLE – The public is invited to a book talk and conversation with Emily St. John Mandel, author of “Station Eleven,” as part of West Shore Community College’s participation in the Michigan Humanities Council’s Great Michigan Read. The presentation will take place on Wed., Nov. 4, at 7:30 p.m. in WSCC’s Center Stage Theater. Mandel will discuss her work, answer…

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