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Scottville may increase parking fines.

September 22, 2014

SCOTTVILLE — Parking ticket fines may increase in Scottville. City commission will hear the first reading of an ordinance to raise the fee from $10 to $30 during its regular meeting, which begins at 5:30 p.m. The change comes as a recommendation from the city’s public safety committee. “Most of the parking tickets we write are in the winter months…

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Fire authority unhappy with U.S. 10-31 hydrant locks.

September 22, 2014

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Rural Fire Authority has expressed that it does not favor fire hydrants being locked along the U.S. 10-31 corridor. The hydrants, maintained by the Scottville Department of Public Works, have been locked since 2008. In August, fire authority representative Bill Lehrbass attended a city commission meeting and questioned the purpose of…

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Outside the Walls: Bow season safety tips.

September 22, 2014
Outside the Walls: Bow season safety tips.

Outside the Walls, A blog written by Nick VanderWall, is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales, 1680 W. U.S. 10-31, Scottville; 231-757-2727; www.vanderhaagcarsales.com, Mason County’s premier car rental outlet.  Today, we introduce to you Nick VanderWall and his blog, Outside the Walls. Nick will be writing about hunting and fishing. Nick is 24 and grew up in Pere Marquette Township.  When…

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Gun slinging wedding reception guest lands in jail; beer runner arrested

September 22, 2014
Gun slinging wedding reception guest lands in jail; beer runner arrested

The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. GRANT TWP. — A 21-year-old Scottville man was arrested early Sunday morning for felony assault with a weapon during a wedding reception in the 6700 block of North U.S. 31. At 2:36 a.m., deputies responded to a report of a call of an assault with…

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How to better protect items in storage.

September 22, 2014
How to better protect items in storage.

Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville.   Need additional storage for your belongings? Consider renting it. But before you start packing, know how to protect your items in a storage rental. Choose a Safe Facility Security is one of the most important factors for selecting a rental storage unit. Look for features such as: Gated facilities…

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