Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole will retire Oct. 30, concluding more than 41 years with the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, including nearly 14 years as sheriff. His retirement will create a vacancy in one of the county’s most important elected offices, with more than two years remaining in the current term. Undersheriff Derrek Wilson is the obvious choice for the…
Editorial: Public concern over proposed data centers is understandable. Questions about energy consumption, water use, noise, land use and tax incentives deserve careful scrutiny. Communities should ask hard questions before approving any major industrial development. But there is an irony that often goes unmentioned. Many of the loudest critics of data centers are expressing their opposition on Facebook, posting videos…
Editorial by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Earlier this week the Pearl Mist cruise ship was the first cruise ship to visit Muskegon in 2025. This 325-foot ship, built specifically for the Great Lakes, accommodates up to 210 passengers. It is one of three cruise lines that will visit Muskegon this summer with a total of 16 visits. The Pearl Mist will…
Editorial by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief I have a vision — or rather a hope — for my hometown of Scottville. I know that Scottville, like many small towns, will never return to its former self. With “big box” stores located just a few miles up the road, the commercial independence of Scottville will never be what it was. That doesn’t…
Editorial by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Mason County Central voters face some serious choices at the ballot box on Nov. 5 when it comes to deciding who will be on the Board of Education. One of the candidates, Nicole Birkett, is an employee of the union that represents the school district’s teaching staff. I am sure her intentions are positive but…
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