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Scottville residents express concerns over grinder pumps.

September 8, 2014

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  SCOTTVILLE — Three Scottville homeowners attended Monday’s city commission meeting to express their concerns about a proposed change to the city’s practice regarding grinder pump maintenance. In the late 80s, early 90s, Scottville extended its sewer lines to cover all areas of the city. There are 17 homes that utilize a grinder pump because the homes…

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2 arrested for OWI.

September 8, 2014

The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested two people over the weekend for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. A 52-year-old Ludington man was arrested on Saturday at 11:14 p.m. following a traffic stop at Conrad and Stiles roads in Amber Township. A 59-year-old Ludington man was…

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Scottville may charge homeowners for grinder pump maintenance.

September 8, 2014

SCOTTVILLE — City residents who have a sewer grinder pump on their property will most likely have to cover the expenses of maintaining the pumps for now on. The city commission is expected to pass a recommendation from the city’s infrastructure committee that changes the city’s policy. City Manager Amy Williams said the issue affects 17 homes. “In the early…

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Scottville likely to raise Riverside Park camping rates.

September 8, 2014

SCOTTVILLE — City commission is expected to approve raising Riverside Park camping rates during its regular meeting tonight. Camping rates at the city-owned park have not been increased since 2006, with the exception of seasonal camping rates which were raised slightly a few years ago, according to City Manager Amy Williams. “The park has some increased costs that hadn’t been…

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Hops harvesting in full swing.

September 6, 2014
Hops harvesting in full swing.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  CARR SETTLEMENT — The end of August and beginning of September means harvest season for area hops farms. Out on the eastern county line, Blake and Anna Tyndall, along with several helpers, have been busy harvesting at Carr Creek Hops Farm on Tyndall Road. The centennial farm (Anna’s family, the Tyndalls, have owned the farm for…

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