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Mental Health Matters: A Thankful November

November 8, 2022

Mental Health Matters: A Thankful November By Cindy Boerema, West Michigan Community Mental Health November is the month that we reminisce on what we are thankful for in our lives. I am thankful that my son, Erik, 43, who has Down Syndrome has been able to be involved in Dimensions Unlimited program for 17 years. It is run through West…

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Hackert Lake Flyover

November 1, 2022

Hackert Lake Flyover Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — I grew up near Hackert Lake (well, actually, I grew up near Crystal Lake, but for the sake of accuracy, I’ll call it Hackert Lake here – read more below about that comment). In the ‘70s and ‘80s it was a great place to be a kid. My family…

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Flyover: Chinnery Rollway, Amber Township

October 26, 2022

Flyover: Chinnery Rollway, Amber Township MI Travelogue by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — The light just before sunset tonight, Wednesday, Oct. 26, was just amazing. The dark clouds that had been looming the last two days finally made their way east as the sun shone from the west onto what is left of the fall colors. I was in…

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Clay Cliffs Natural Area, Leland Township, Leelanau County

October 15, 2022

Clay Cliffs Natural Area, Leland Township, Leelanau County MI Travelogue by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LELAND TOWNSHIP (Leelanau County) — Just under 3 miles north of Leland on M-22 (Manitou Highway) is Clay Cliffs Natural Area. The 104 acre preserve was established in 2013 by the Leelanau Conservancy; the land is owned by Leland Township.  There is a small parking lot…

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Nagle to release book on Great Lakes millionaire Eber Ward

October 12, 2022

Nagle to release book on Great Lakes millionaire Eber Ward Grown Locally is presented by House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington and features local entrepreneurs and businesses.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College history professor Michael Nagle has recently completed his second biography on historical figures who impacted the Great Lakes. “The Forgotten Iron King…

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