By Rob Alway Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON – Twenty-one years ago a tragedy shocked the Ludington community. A teenage girl left her newborn baby in a dumpster near LudingtonHigh School. The baby was found dead and the community mourned. Out of that tragedy, the WestShorePregnancyCareCenter was founded. The center marks its 20th anniversary this year with the hopes of paying off…
SCOTTVILLE — Ever wonder how many stomachs a goat has? Do you want to learn how to make wool? These topics and more will be explored during the 4-H Science Day on Saturday at Scottville Upper Elementary from noon to 4 p.m. The program is free to children ages 5 to 19. 4-H youth will have the opportunity to participate…
SHERMAN TWP. — Firefighters from Fountain Area Fire Dept. extinguished a fire in a house this afternoon. The department was called to 2606 E. Fountain Rd. around 12:30 p.m. Chief Roger Berndt said a passerby noticed smoke coming from the house. The residents, Andrew and Linda Johnson, were not home, officials were attempting to contact them as of posting. Berndt…
By Rob Alway Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Law Enforcement officials are asking for qualified volunteers to help narrow the search to tracing Sean Phillips’ steps from the end of June 2011. Through botanical research, they have narrowed down about 10 elements that may be unique to specific areas around Mason County and possibly other areas. Phillips was convicted last year of…
By Rob Alway Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE – The City of Scottville is most likely going to raise its water and sewer rates. The inevitable rate increase is due to an annual rate increase charged by the City of Ludington which Scottville buys its water and sewer services from. Several people have commented negatively on Facebook about this rate increase, stating Scottville…
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