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Shelby State Bank adds to branches, leadership teams

July 2, 2024

SHELBY — Shelby State Bank has recently hired new staff members to its branches and leadership team. Megan Samuels has been hired as branch officer in Ludington (Amber Township). Samuels has been in banking since 2018, with diverse business relationships in Oceana and Mason counties. Born and raised in Hesperia, she attended Central Michigan University and is pursuing additional education.…

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Award-winning singer S.G. Wood to perform at New Era Farmers’ Market July 9

June 28, 2024

NEW ERA — Award-winning singer/songwriter S.G. Wood will perform Tuesday, July 9, from 5-7 p.m. at the New Era Farmers’ Market located at 1820 Ray Ave. Wood, originally from Detroit and now living in Tampa, Florida, has a new album coming out early next year. “His music is an Americana mix of folk, country, rock and bluegrass, served up on…

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Shelby State Bank announces promotions

June 26, 2024

SHELBY — Shelby State Bank has announced several promotions of bank staff throughout its west Michigan market area. Janis Vanderputte has been promoted to senior vice president along with her previous title of compliance officer and information security officer. She has been with Shelby State Bank since 2016 and was instrumental in the technology upgrades earlier this year. Keely Moon…

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Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp offering new camp for beginner band students

June 21, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief BLUE LAKE TOWNSHIP, Muskegon Co. — Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp is offering a new camp this summer, intended for students with little or no musical experience who want to enter into band. The Mini Camp is a four-day camp for children who are in grades five through seven and will take place on Aug. 7-11.…

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Truck Driver Bingo to perform at New Era Farmers’ Market June 25

June 20, 2024

NEW ERA — Blues, jazz and rock band Truck Driver Bingo will perform at the next New Era Farmers’ Market Tuesday, June 25, from 4-7 p.m. KPOP Club will celebrate the Dog Days of Summer from 4-5 p.m. Kids can watch two puppet shows with Kati O’Grady and friends from Muskegon and Amazing Dog Tricks and Feats with the Oceana…

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