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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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79th District Court arraignments.

September 5, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felony – Aidan Scott Hegg, 17, of 112 E. Main St., Hart, was arrested Aug. 27 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for a felony of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer and misdemeanors of possession of marijuana and minor in…

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79th District Court news.

September 5, 2014
79th District Court news.

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Hillary Nicole Adams, 23, of 3581 45th St., Hamilton, Mich., pled no contest Aug. 26 to operating while impaired by liquor. She was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; outpatient treatment; $1,335 in fines and costs; 93…

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