Running water in city may be cheap insurance, manager says.

March 2, 2015

SCOTTVILLE — The city is not officially calling for residents to run their water, however, it is encouraging residents to run their water if they have a history of freezing lines. “It’s really cheap insurance,” City Manager Amy Williams said during Monday’s city commission meeting. Williams said the city of Ludington has issued a similar request. Water should be run at…

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2 larcenies reported to LPD

March 2, 2015
2 larcenies reported to LPD

LUDINGTON — Two larcenies were reported to the Ludington Police Department Friday, Feb. 27, on Ludington Avenue. The first larceny was reported at 11 a.m. in the 200 block of East Ludington Avenue, and the second one was reported at 2:26 p.m. in the 900 block of East Ludington Avenue. No other information was immediately available. Other weekend LPD activity…

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Troopers respond to 2 crashes at the same site

March 2, 2015
Troopers respond to 2 crashes at the same site

The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. AMBER TWP. — Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police were dispatched to two separate two-car property damage accidents at Gordon Road and Harold Street Friday, Feb. 27. The first crash occurred…

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Scottville commission to meet today, to review goals.

March 2, 2015

SCOTTVILLE — City Commission will hold its regular bi-monthly meeting today at 5:30 p.m. at city hall. The commissioners are expected to discuss the on-going topic of the city’s role in paying for private sewer grinder pumps. While city attorney Tracy Thompson has drafted an agreement between the city and homeowners, there are still questions that were raised preventing the…

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Urology practice joins Ludington hospital

March 2, 2015
Urology practice joins Ludington hospital

LUDINGTON — The urology practice of Daniel Reum, DO, has become part of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital (SHLH), effective March 1, 2015.  The office is now officially known as Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Urology and will remain in its current location in the medical office building attached to the hospital. The agreement was signed by hospital President Mark Vipperman and…

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Stolen rental car, numerous DWLS arrests

March 2, 2015
Stolen rental car, numerous DWLS arrests

The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. AMBER TWP. — A rental car that was due to be returned, Feb. 16, in the 4000 block of W. US-10 has not been returned, and the Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the case…

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The Mitten Memo: An expensive, misplaced priority.

March 1, 2015
The Mitten Memo: An expensive, misplaced priority.

The Mitten Memo. A blog by Nick Krieger.  When the conservative Mackinac Center and the liberal American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) agree, chances are there’s a story to tell.  This case is no exception.  Earlier this month, experts from the Mackinac Center and ACLU met for a panel discussion on Michigan’s ever-growing criminal code. Among other things, they cited a…

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The Light Chaser: Of Ireland and canvas wraps.

February 28, 2015
The Light Chaser: Of Ireland and canvas wraps.

The Light Chaser is brought to you by MyProLab.com, a professional photographic lab offering services to the consumer market. MyProLab.com, the official photographic lab of Media Group 31 (our parent company) and Alway Photography. The Light Chaser. A blog by Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. Chapter 6: Of Ireland and canvas wraps.  I’m going to take a break from the past three chapters,…

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The Millennials: Jen Hlady cheers on the next generation.

February 28, 2015
The Millennials: Jen Hlady cheers on the next generation.

SEE VIDEO OF HART CHEER TEAM HERE. Editor’s Note: Sustaining a community and keeping it vibrant requires diversity on many levels, especially among age groups. An unintended movement the last few years has been the increased number of millennials who have taken a role in community and business leadership in Mason County. A millennial, also known as Generation Y, is…

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Minimize identity fraud.

February 28, 2015
Minimize identity fraud.

Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville,www.erindoan.com. Our purses and wallets contain crucial information. If yours is stolen, it’s alarming and potentially dangerous — for your finances, identity and personal safety. Take the following steps to minimize identity fraud risk if your wallet goes missing. Thumbnail image for minimize-identity-fraud-risk.jpg Limit what you carry. More cards can mean…

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Snowmobiler injured, airlifted.

February 27, 2015

FREE SOIL TWP. — A 57-year-old Ludington man was airlifted by AeroMed helicopter from the scene of a snowmobile crash this afternoon. The man’s sled struck a tree near the intersection of Hasenbank and Schoenherr Roads. Free Soil/Mease Fire Dept., Grant Two. Fire Dept., Life EMS, Michigan Dept. Of Natural Resources and Mason County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene. …

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79th District Court arraignments

February 27, 2015
79th District Court arraignments

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felony – Susan Kay Lewis, 50, of 244 Fifth St., Manistee, was arrested Feb. 21 by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a felony of unlawful driving away of an automobile (UDAA); second offense operating while impaired; and habitual offender,…

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Prescription drugs, credit cards stolen

February 27, 2015
Prescription drugs, credit cards stolen

The police news is sponsored by Midas Muffler of Ludington and Manistee, 231-845-0392; www.midas.com/ludington-manistee, VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com; Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A larceny of prescription drugs and credit cards was reported to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, Feb. 26, at 12:05 p.m. in 4000 block…

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79th District Court sentencings

February 27, 2015
79th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Eric Michael Heath, homeless, Ludington, was found guilty Feb. 20 of disorderly person/public intoxication. He was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; $265 in fines and costs; $265 in fines and costs of 27 hours of community…

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What’s eating you?

February 27, 2015
What’s eating you?

Renew. Rebuild. Recover. A blog by West Michigan Community Mental Health.  Eating disorders are serious and complex mental illnesses. According to the National Eating Disorders Association, eating disorders affect more than twice as many American women and girls than men and boys; however, like any mental illness, eating disorders can affect people of any gender, age, race or religion. One of…

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Welcome new advertisers.

February 27, 2015

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  This site is a free service to our readers because of the support of our great advertisers. I wanted to recognize our newest advertisers: The Stearns Hotel  in downtown Ludington featuring the Stearns Grand Ballroom. The hotel has been a fixture of downtown for over 100 years. Check out its Facebook page here. AGS takes pride in offering something different…

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Snow possible this morning, partly sunny by afternoon.

February 27, 2015
Snow possible this morning, partly sunny by afternoon.

The weather report is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington,www.urkaautos.com. Friday, Feb. 27, 2015: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -7. West wind around 7 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 16 by 10 p.m.…

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A fresh idea for Scottville, market will feature local produce and other goods.

February 26, 2015
A fresh idea for Scottville, market will feature local produce and other goods.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Scottville has been known as the agricultural center of Mason County for most of its existence. But, it’s been some time since fresh produce has been sold in the town. For a few years the Scottville Main Street program operated a farmers’ market in the warmer season. Seeking volunteer leadership was a challenge, though,…

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