Severe thunderstorm warning issued. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Mason and Oceana counties, along with several other counties in western Michigan.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Mason and Oceana counties, along with several other counties in western Michigan.

Fireworks restricted in cities of Ludington and Scottville. As the Independence Day holiday approaches, Ludington and Scottville police departments are reminding people that both cities have restrictions on fireworks. While Michigan state law allows for the launching and use of fireworks on federal holidays, along with the day before and day after, the law also allows municipalities to put some…

B-17 tours, rides available Monday, Tuesday. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Yankee Air Force B-17 from Willow Run will be at the Mason County Airport on Monday, July 2 and Tuesday, July 3 from approximately 9 a.m. to about 5 p.m. This World War II aircraft is one of nine flying B-17s still operating in the entire world. B-17s were…

Free Soil Community Schools Reunion is July 7. FREE SOIL — The 2018 Free Soil Community Schools Reunion will be held on Saturday, July 7 at the Free Soil Community Center on Democrat Street beginning at 2 p.m. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. The event will include live music from Cats ’n” Jammers and The Just 4 Fun Band,…

Scottville considering refuse container rentals instead of bag purchases. SCOTTVILLE — City residents may soon have the option to rent a refuse container from the city’s waste hauler rather than buying city garbage bags. City Commission is going to consider a proposal from Republic Waste that will allow residents to rent a container for $17 a month when it meets…