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Year in Review 2018 Highlights and Community Events
A year in review highlights Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations across the nation and region on January 15. Local milestones include Homer’s first baby of 2018 Rhett Christopher Nevins born January 1 at Oaklawn Birth Center to Brittany and Ryan Nevins. Shauna Swantek becomes Marshall District Library head of public services. Marshall’s 70th Chamber Dinner awards six community contributors on January 23. Blues Jam & Chili Cook-Off raises 15114 for The Haven of Rest homeless shelter. Albion NAACP furthers educational and economic opportunities with MLK Convocation scholarships. Chapter President Robert Dunklin reflects on Jim Crow era.
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