Education

Mason-Oceana 911 to host free ‘ham’ radio training

August 25, 2015
Mason-Oceana 911 to host free ‘ham’ radio training

WEARE TWP. — Mason-Oceana 911, in conjunction with Oceana County ARES/RACES (Amateur Radio Emergency Service/Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service), will host a free, six week class on Monday nights that will instruct students on the fundamentals of amateur (also called “ham”) radio communication. The curriculum is based on the Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL) Technician license curriculum. The classes will…

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$175,000 in scholarships awarded to local students through Community Foundation

July 30, 2015
$175,000 in scholarships awarded to local students through Community Foundation

SHELBY — Some 60 Oceana clubs, organizations, individuals and families have combined to give away 175 awards totaling almost $175,000 to area students who are pursuing studies this fall. This is almost 10 percent more scholarships and funds awarded than last year, and comes as Oceana students are being strongly encouraged to continue their education in colleges, universities, technical and…

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WSCC awards scholarships.

July 16, 2015

VICTORY TOWNSHIP – The West Shore Community College Foundation and the college’s Financial Aid Office have announced the names of 146 students who have been selected to receive scholarships for the 2015-2016 academic year. The amount of scholarships awarded totals $180,200. The 146 recipients make up one of the largest cohorts since the college and its foundation began awarding scholarships over 40…

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Grant funds help school district launch first-ever robotics program

July 2, 2015
Grant funds help school district launch first-ever robotics program

HART — Hart Public Schools has been awarded a $25,704 grant that will help launch the district’s first-ever robotics program. “Yesterday, Hart Public Schools was awarded a grant through the Michigan STEM Partners, in the amount of $25,704,” states Superintendent Mark Platt in a press release. “The grant is to support a wide range of student-focused, project-based  programs/competitions, either in…

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Volunteers work so children can play

May 28, 2015
Volunteers work so children can play

PENTWATER — Community Build Supervisor Juan Bradford of Miracle Midwest Company in Okemos, (foreground, second from left) gives instructions to the first team of volunteers who are helping construct a new playground at Pentwater Schools today. Volunteers are still needed on Friday, May 29, and Saturday, May 30, to complete the three-day project. Pentwater Schools Superintendent and Principal Mary Marshall…

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