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Shelby High School alumnus appointed Capitol architect

June 7, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Shelby High School 1990 alumnus Tom Austin was recently appointed as the 13th Architect of the Capitol. Austin, the son of the late Jerry and Jan Austin, is a U.S. Army veteran and former director of engineering at Arlington National Cemetery. He will begin duties June 24. The architect handles maintenance, operation, development and preservation of the…

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New sports center topic of Shelby Township meeting

June 7, 2024

SHELBY – Shelby Township is hosting a public meeting to discuss plans for a new recreational and sports facility Wednesday, June 19, at 6 p.m. at the new Shelby Elementary School, located at 1285 S Oceana Dr. The agenda for the meeting will focus on two proposed options for the new Shelby Township Community & Sports Center.  Option 1: Renovate…

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Parker Weirich receives Shelby Middle School Principal’s Award

June 7, 2024

SHELBY — Shelby Middle School student Parker Weirich was honored during the school’s recent awards ceremony with the Principal’s Award presented by Principal Jessica Danielson. The awards assembly celebrates students’ achievements in academics and citizenship. “The event highlighted the dedication and hard work of our top achievers,” said Principal Danielson. “One of the key moments was the presentation of the…

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Shelby Township seeks community input in survey for 5-year master plan

June 7, 2024

SHELBY — Shelby Township has launched of a community survey to gather valuable input for the development of the township’s five-year master plan. “This initiative marks a significant step in shaping the future of our community, and we are calling on all residents, business owners and stakeholders to participate and share their insights,” states a press release from the township.…

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Donation drive to help migrant farmworkers’ children

June 7, 2024

PENTWATER — As summer begins, the Oceana Community Foundation launches its fourth annual donation drive for the Oceana’s Michigan Migrant Child Task Force. The foundation is collecting donations of new hygiene items, children’s books and toys, and more to share with west Michigan’s migrant farmworkers and their families. New this year are some culturally sensitive basic food items. Each item…

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