
Poplar Road closure Thursday. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — One mile of Poplar Road, between Townline and Beyer roads, will be closed Thursday, Aug. 5, for road work. The road is expected to re-open by 3 p.m. Thursday.

New meters may result in reduction in Scottville water rates. SCOTTVILLE — Residents and property owners in the City of Scottville may see a reduction in their water rates in the future, if City Manager Jim Newkirk’s predications are correct. Newkirk reported to the Planning Commission Tuesday, during its regular monthly meeting, that investigations have shown that currently (and for…

3 decades, 3 generations of Cooper & Sons Pedal Pulling continues. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — For 35 years, Cooper & Sons Pedal Pulling has provided some friendly competition for kids dreaming of some day driving the big tractor. The pandemic meant a year off in 2020 but future farmers (or farming fans) have two opportunities in the…

Manistee woman dies in US 31 crash. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A 51-year-old Manistee woman died late Monday evening following a two-vehicle head-on crash that occurred on US 31 between Townline and Colburn roads. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene, in front of Stakenas Farms at 11:44 p.m. According to Michigan State Police Trooper Matt Demny, the…

Doctors raise funds for mission by swimming 60 miles on Hamlin Lake. By Kate Goodman, MCP Correspondant. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Last Saturday morning, six doctors from across America partnered with the Team Hope in Motion to complete a 60 mile swim…
