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Spencer back on Scottville commission

December 27, 2022

Spencer back on Scottville commission By Rob Alway Editor’s Note: Rob Alway is editor-in-chief and owner of Mason County Press. He also serves as a commissioner-at-large for the city of Scottville. This posting reports on the events of the Scottville City Commission meeting on Dec. 27, 2022 but also includes the author’s opinions.   It’s been awhile since I’ve written…

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A new chapter for Ludington’s school children begins today.

December 17, 2021

A new chapter for Ludington’s school children begins today. Editorial by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Earlier today, my friend Brad Reed posted photos that he took this morning of the three current Ludington Area Schools Elementary buildings: Foster, Franklin and Lakeview. Today is the last day of school for each of those buildings, as students will begin classes in the new…

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Scottville to consider repealing recreational marijuana ban.

November 16, 2021

Scottville to consider repealing recreational marijuana ban. By Rob Alway Editor’s note: Rob Alway is a Scottville city commissioner and editor-in-chief/owner of Mason County Press. This article serves as an op-ed, including some opinion as an elected official. The Scottville City Commission is considering repealing its current ordinance that prohibits the sale of recreational marijuana in the city. This is…

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Scottville to consider updating truck route. 

November 3, 2021

Scottville to consider updating truck route.  By Rob Alway Editor’s note: Rob Alway is a Scottville city commissioner and editor-in-chief/owner of Mason County Press. This article serves as an op-ed, including some opinion as an elected official.  SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission is considering changing the city’s truck routes, which would include limiting truck traffic on Main Street north…

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Community events are not an entitlement.

June 2, 2020

Community events are not an entitlement. Editorial by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. I love summer and I love the many events that take place in our community. I have participated in many of these events in various functions: as an attendee, as a journalist and as a volunteer. Most of these events are funded through donations. They are planned by volunteers…

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