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Scottville’s police department comes at high price to taxpayers

January 7, 2025

As the City Commission faces a nearly $500,000 deficit, one of its police officers is one of the highest paid cops in the county By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission is facing the difficult, but inevitable decision of eliminating the city’s police department. The longer it waits, the more debt the city accumulates. Last fall, Interim…

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Obituary: Roger Vernier, 56, of Free Soil

January 7, 2025

Roger Eugene Vernier, 56, of Free Soil, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Roger was born on December 17, 1968, to James and Phyllis (Martin) Vernier. Roger graduated from Clarkston High School in 1987. He went on to join the United States Army, being honorably discharged in 1990. He earned a professional commercial diving certificate in 1991 and was…

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Recent death: Roselinda Martin, 85, of Branch

January 7, 2025

Roselinda Martin, 85, of Branch, died on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings…

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Employment: Hi-Lo Driver

January 7, 2025

Employment: Hi-Lo Driver Indian Summer is looking for an experienced Hi-Lo driver for a fast-paced warehouse. Must be able to work independently as well as with others. Basic computer skills are required. Ability to throw 30 pound cases daily. Reliable transportation. If you are interested, please call Wendy at 231-845-6248 ext. 312 to set up an interview. This is a…

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Recent births, published Jan. 7, 2025

January 7, 2025

The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com.  Madison LaVern Meitner, the daughter of Danyelle Leys and Tyler Meitner of Walkerville, was born on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births  …

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