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Learning through teaching

February 19, 2024

Learning through teaching By Ron Beeber, Contributing Writer PENTWATER — Singer Phil Collins once wrote a song lyric that says, “In learning, you will teach … and in teaching, you will learn.” That’s certainly what happens when members of the Pentwater Artisan Learning Center share their skills with students who are working on hands-on projects at the center under the…

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Q&A with VA scheduled in Ludington, Hart

February 13, 2024

Q&A with VA scheduled in Ludington, Hart Representatives from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will be in Ludington and Hart for three question and answer sessions. Times and locations are as follows: Thursday, Feb. 15, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ludington Area Senior Center, 308 S. Rowe St., Ludington Thursday, Feb. 15, 4 to 7 p.m., American Legion Post…

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West Shore Bank to offer scholarships

February 9, 2024

West Shore Bank to offer scholarships LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank will award six Making a Difference Scholarships this year to students who are pursuing higher education. Each scholarship will be $1,000. The program is designed to recognize outstanding achievements and provide financial assistance to students who demonstrate exemplary dedication to their academic goals. “Whether students plan to attend college,…

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Vintage snowmobiles gather at fairgrounds for Winterfest

February 3, 2024

Vintage snowmobiles gather at fairgrounds for Winterfest HART — There may not be much snow on the ground, but there are plenty of snowmobiles at the Oceana County Fairgrounds. Vintage snowmobile enthusiasts gathered at the fairgrounds Saturday, Feb. 3, for Hart Winterfest.  This year’s featured snowmobile is Mercury, but all brands are welcome to join, said event organizer Kevin Hallack.…

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Mead hired to lead Read Early Read Often program

February 1, 2024

Mead hired to lead Read Early Read Often program Teresa Mead has been hired as the new program coordinator for Oceana Community Foundation’s Read Early Read Often program. Mead worked 24 years for Shelby Public Schools. She started in 1999 at Benona Elementary; then worked seven years at New Era Elementary, running the computer and library programs; and spent her…

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