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DNR announces June/July workshops on new Waterways Program Grant requirement

May 29, 2014

The Department of Natural Resources’ Parks and Recreation Division recently announced a schedule of workshops to discuss the inclusion of a five-year plan as part of the DNR’s Waterways Program Grant application process. This change will allow communities to incorporate local harbors into their budget process just like any other community asset., encouraging a more holistic approach to long-term community goals and recreational benefits to…

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Welcome to the world, Landon!

May 29, 2014

Welcome to the world! Landon Jacob Kruisenga, the son of Jennifer Bromley and Tyler Kruisenga of Shelby, was born May 28, 2014 at Mercy Health – Hackley Birth Center, Muskegon.

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Weekly fishing report

May 29, 2014

The following fishing report is from the Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources. Fishing patterns are slowly moving into the summer mode. Water temperatures on the Great Lakes are still cold especially Lake Superior which still has ice. The inland lakes are warming at a very slow pace. SOUTHEAST LOWER PENINSULA Lake Erie:  Walleye fishing was still sporadic, but starting to heat…

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Storybook Village, Pentwater’s imagination store

May 28, 2014
Storybook Village, Pentwater’s imagination store

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  PENTWATER — Down at the end of Hancock Street there is a magical place. It’s a place where  children sail Oceans, explore islands and play with dragons. It’s a place of magic, mystery and adventure. It’s Storybook Village. The store opened in July 2011, the creation of Barbara and Tom Sims. Barbara is a retired teacher…

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WSCC dean’s list

May 27, 2014

SCOTTVILLE – West Shore Community College has released its Dean’s List for the 2014 Winter Semester.  Full-time students achieving a semester grade point average of 3.75 or above receive high honors and full-time students with a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.749 receive honors. Part-time students are eligible for the Dean’s List when their accumulating grade point averages meet…

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