CUSTER TOWNSHIP — The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced that it will begin a $500,000 chip sealing road construction project on US 10 between the eastern city limit of Scottville and the western village limit of Custer beginning Monday, July 8. Lane closures and traffic shifts will be in effect throughout the project, which is expected to be completed…
SHELBY — Shelby State Bank has announced several promotions of bank staff throughout its west Michigan market area. Janis Vanderputte has been promoted to senior vice president along with her previous title of compliance officer and information security officer. She has been with Shelby State Bank since 2016 and was instrumental in the technology upgrades earlier this year. Keely Moon…
By Brooke Hammond, MCP Intern LUDINGTON —The Mason County Sheriff’s Office Reserve Unit is a group of individuals who volunteer to serve their community alongside local law enforcement. According to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office website the MCSO Reserve Unit began in 1954 under Sheriff Ed Anderson. Originally the group was responsible for the rescue truck that housed vehicle extrication…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Pilots Association, EAA Chapter 772, will again host its Young Eagles event on Saturday, July 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mason County Airport. The event offers free airplane rides for children ages 8 to 17 with signed parental consent. Pilots and ground support personnel participating in the event donate…
By Joan Young, Contributing Writer Within Oceana County and the Manistee National Forest hides a trail system that offers plenty of recreational opportunities throughout the year. However, its primary purpose is a series of cross-country ski loops, including some of serious difficulty. These are diligently maintained by the Oceana Cross-Country Ski Association (OCCSA). Just 12 miles south of Scottville, the…
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