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Keenan says he’s ready to start developing downtown Scottville

May 28, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Grammy Award winning rocker Maynard James Keenan said in a recent interview that he plans to move forward soon with placing businesses in some of the buildings he owns in downtown Scottville. Keenan performs tonight at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. The Sessanta V2.0 tour features two of his bands, A Perfect Circle…

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New name, logo for lighthouse keepers association

May 28, 2025

LUDINGTON – The Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association announced “a new name and logo that reflect its growing impact and enduring mission,” states a press release from the organization.  As of May 28, 2025, the organization will be known as Lakeshore Keepers. “Since 1987, the organization has evolved alongside its commitment to preserve, restore, and promote west Michigan’s historic lighthouses.…

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Police news, published May 28, 2025

May 28, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Tuesday, May 27, 2025: 6:02 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 north of Hoague Road, Free Soil Township. 6:59 a.m., car/deer crash, minor injury, Fountain Road west of Darr Road, Sherman Township. 7:23 a.m.,…

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Scottville native publishes Yooper children’s book

May 27, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief One day, while sitting at a boat launch at Six Mile Lake in Dickinson County, Scottville native Dana Nelson Saugstad was inspired to write a children’s book. In the timespan of an afternoon, she jotted down what has now become “The Twelve Days of Yooper Christmas,” a 32-page book that can be read — or sung…

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Love Ludington weekend is June 5 – 8

May 27, 2025

LUDINGTON — Love Ludington Weekend kicks off June 6 with fun-filled events for the whole family to signal the start of the summer season in downtown Ludington. A giant street party, a classic car show, and Blessing of the Boats are scheduled throughout this annual celebration, which pays homage to the City of Ludington. On Friday, June 6, the streets…

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