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Good Samaritans assist with kayak rescue

August 18, 2015
Good Samaritans assist with kayak rescue

PENTWATER — Two Good Samaritans assisted a Pentwater police officer Monday afternoon, Aug. 17, with the safe return of three kayakers from the choppy waters of Lake Michigan. A 28-year-old Grand Rapids woman, a 16-year-old Allendale girl, and a 16-year-old Grand Rapids girl, who were wearing life jackets, were able to swim safely back to shore. Pentwater police officer Nathan…

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Change machine stolen in campground break-in

August 18, 2015
Change machine stolen in campground break-in

The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-843-4181 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. AMBER TWP. — A change machine was stolen during a breaking and entering of the Crystal Lake Campground store, located in the 1800 block of West Hansen Road, according…

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Commissioner recommends Scottville hire former controversial treasurer.

August 17, 2015

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The City Commission held a conversation about hiring a treasurer during its regular meeting Monday. The conversation was a follow-up to the city’s financial committee meeting that was held last week. At that time, the finance committee was unable to find money in the current budget to finance a part-time treasurer for $15,000. Commissioner…

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Scottville renews lease with old engine club, 1 commissioner opposes.

August 17, 2015
Scottville renews lease with old engine club, 1 commissioner opposes.

SCOTTVILLE — The Western Michigan Old Engine Club’s three-year lease with the city was renewed Monday afternoon by a 6-1 vote, Commissioner Ed Hahn being the opposing vote. The club leases the southeast portion of Riverside Park for $1 a year, on a three year contract. The club has erected several buildings and permanent displays at the location during its…

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Scottville to consider increasing speeds on Main and First streets.

August 17, 2015

SCOTTVILLE — The Michigan State Police recently conducted speed studies in select areas of Scottville, at the request of Scottville Police Department. Based on the studies, Sgt. Doug Roesler of the MSP Sixth District Traffic Services, made some recommendations for changing speeds. Roesler recommended that South Main Street from the city limits north to Fifth Street be changed from 30…

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