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8 mistakes that can upend retirement.

March 4, 2016
8 mistakes that can upend retirement.

The Financial Minute is sponsored by SSB Financial Services located at Shelby State Bank, with offices in Shelby, Hart, Pentwater, Ludington, Manistee and Fruitport. www.ssbfinancialservices.com Pursuing your retirement dreams is challenging enough without making some common, and very avoidable, mistakes. Here are eight big mistakes to steer clear of, if possible. No Strategy: Yes, the biggest mistake is having no…

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Recent death, reported March 3, 2016.

March 3, 2016

Ervin P. Youngstrom, 86, of Hart, passed away March 1, 2016.  Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Hart. View OCP’s death notice archives here.

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Sen. Hansen proposes bill to expand firefighting training.

March 2, 2016
Sen. Hansen proposes bill to expand firefighting training.

LANSING — State Sen. Goeff Hansen introduced legislation on Wednesday that would help ensure Michigan firefighters have access to critical education and training. Senate Bill 833 would update the definition of “firefighter training” in the state’s Firefighters Training Council Act to reflect new challenges firefighters face while on the job.   “Services provided by firefighters have changed since the law…

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Rhythm & Dunes concerts to include Rolling Stones, Zac Brown tribute bands.

February 26, 2016

LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has announced the lineup for its fifth annual Rhythm and Dunes community concert series. A Zac Brown tribute band, 20 Ride, will perform on Saturday, July 23 and Mick Adams & The Stones, a Rolling Stones tribute band, will perform Saturday, July 30. Both shows will be at Waterfront Park beginning at 7 p.m. 20…

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Local organizations receive $1,500 in grants from Great Lakes Energy.

February 26, 2016
Local organizations receive $1,500 in grants from Great Lakes Energy.

The Great Lakes Energy People Fund recently awarded $1,500 in grants to two Oceana County non-profit programs. Christian Reformed Church of New Era received $1,000 for materials to build raised beds in a community garden and Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association of Ludington was awarded $500 for the Night at the Lights summer program at Little Sable Point Lighthouse at Silver Lake State Park. The People Fund, supported by…

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