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Feb 14, 2013
Posted by: Paula W.
Comments OffThe Las Vegas reaction to Miss America pageant move
Robin Leach, who is one of the entertaiment buzz people in Las Vegas, is sharing his perspective on the Miss America pageant’s move back to its historic hometown at Why did Miss America dump Las Vegas for Atlantic City? A snippet: When the news was reported Wednesday afternoon, it took LVCVA and hotel officials by...
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Feb 14, 2013
Posted by: Paula W.
Comments OffAnnounced today: Miss America returns to Atlantic City
By Paula Wethington The pageant fans were buzzing with excitement all morning! I saw the chatter first on the Miss America Junkies Facebook page; and in the meantime one of the editors at The Monroe Evening News had picked up the news feeds so the advance story could be in today’s edition. We also put...
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Sep 20, 2012
Posted by: Paula W.
Comments OffKaye Lani memories still held dear
When my co-worker Megan Drabek and I planned out a digital media splash for The Monroe Evening News to honor Kaye Lani Rafko’s 25th anniversary as Miss America, we expected the piece to be popular. But the reactions surpassed our imagination, with links and comments showing up both from local fans and pageant geeks. Even...
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Kaye Lani Rafko won the Miss America crown 25 years ago
There is a digital splash today at The Monroe Evening News to celebrate 25 years ago today, Kaye Lani Rafko of Monroe won the Miss America...
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Jun 17, 2012
Posted by: Paula W.
Comments OffMiss Michigan top 5 publicity photo
The Miss Michigan pageant has posted this publicity photo of the top five. The one on the left is Alexa Allor of Monroe, who was fourth runner up. The roll call: Miss Michigan: Angela Venditti (formerly Miss St. Clair Shores) First Runner-Up: Shelby Gardiner (Miss Wayne County). Second Runner-Up: Kelly Oles (Miss Oakland County). Third...
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Jun 17, 2012
Posted by: Paula W.
Comments OffWhere to find the local faces in Muskegon Chronicle’s Miss Michigan photo gallery
The Muskegon Chronicle has filed its report on the Miss Michigan pageant finals: Miss Michigan 2012 Anegla Vendetti excited. Given Monroe’s interest in Alexa Allor of Monroe, who was fourth runner-up, and the outgoing Miss Michigan Elizabeth Wertenberger of Dundee, along with three other local women who were competing for the title, the pictures to...
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Jun 16, 2012
Posted by: Paula W.
Comments OffAllor takes fourth runner up at Miss Michigan
I have a recap posted now at monroenews.com - Allor places fourth runner up at Miss Michigan. – Paula...
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Jun 16, 2012
Posted by: Paula W.
Comments OffMuskegon Chronicle’s photos and article from Friday preliminaries
The Muskegon Chronicle has filed its report by Lisha Arino and photo galleries by Libby March on the Friday night preliminaries for Miss Michigan. I know it takes awhile to find our local faces in the photo galleries, but start with the talent gallery! There’s some great shots of Daveaux Riggs, and the colors in...
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A discussion of “image and brand” relating to pageantry
As a spinoff feature from the Miss Michigan pageantry discussions this week, Lisha Arino of the Muskegon Chronicle interviewed some business and professional women in west Michigan about how beauty and appearances go well beyond one’s physical attributes. The headline – Local women: Looking ‘put together’ for success not just for Miss Michigan contestants. A...
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Jun 15, 2012
Posted by: Paula W.
Comments OffFriday preliminary winners posted at Miss Michigan
The Miss Michigan pageant has announced Friday’s preliminary winners: Talent: Elyse Losen (Miss South Central Michigan). Swimsuit: Angela Venditti (Miss St. Clair Shores). Neither one are among the four contestants with Monroe County ties. Check back Saturday as we catch up with the headlines and fan reports. The Monroe Evening News will also host a...