By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Katie Drake is worried about her missing 15-year-old son. Jessie Colin Reid ran away after the Western Michigan Fair Saturday, August 15, and hasn’t been seen since. “We haven’t heard from him or anything about his whereabouts,” Katie said. “He has taken off before because he was mad and didn’t want to…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Five area entrepreneurs will plead their case why they should receive a $50,000 grant during a “Shark Tank” style event Thursday at West Shore Community College Center Stage Auditorium. The five are the finalist in the recent Momentum Business Plan competition. The event, which begins at 6 p.m., will feature the following businesses: All Occasions by WCT Submitted by:…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP – Riding a bus free-of-charge to the West Shore Community College campus will be offered again to students and anyone traveling from Ludington, Manistee and Scottville. The College underwrites the operational costs of the bus service to encourage more students to pursue their education without concern over high gas prices. The service is also available to anyone using college…
Diana Lynn Blodgett, 69, went to be with her heavenly Father on August 14, 2015. Diana was born on January 3, 1946 to Lester Blodgett and Donna Jean Pappe of Ludington, and graduated from Ludington High School with the class of 1964. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Western Michigan University in 1968. She later went on to…
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. The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015: – 6:08 a.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, US-31 and Hansen Road, Amber Twp. – 7:31 a.m.,…
Winners of the Mason County 4-H small animal sweepstakes from last week’s Western Michigan Fair.
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…
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…
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band will perform on its home stage tonight (weather permitting). The 7 p.m. concert is part of the weekly Scottville Clown Band Shell Tuesday night series, a tradition that began when the shell was built in 1989. In the case of rain, the concert will be held at A.O. Carlson Auditorium at Mason County Central High…
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…
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…
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…
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission is allowing two property owners a little more time to bring their houses up to standards. The two houses, located at 206 N. Columbia Avenue and 127 W. Broadway Ave., have been on the top of the city’s list of blighted houses. This summer the commission has had conversations about condemning the properties and…
SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Commission is expected to renew the Western Michigan Old Engine Club lease at Riverside Park during its regular meeting today at 5:30 p.m. 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 tenure…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Commission will discuss specific blighted properties — the commission’s top priority in goals for the year — when it meets this afternoon at 5:30 p.m. The city attorney has drafted resolutions for the commission to consider. The commission is considering condemning two houses: 206 S. Columbia Ave. and 127 W. Broadway Ave.…
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. HAMLIN TWP. — A 52-year-old Ludington woman was arrested Saturday, Aug. 15, shortly after midnight on charges of disorderly conduct and resisting and opposing arrest in the 3300…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A 15-year-old boy who ran away Saturday night, Aug. 15, is still missing as of late Monday morning, Aug. 17, and the Mason County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in finding the boy. Jessie Colin Reid, a 5’9” white male with brown hair has a date of birth of Sept. 30, 1999. Jessie was…
LUDINGTON — In 2015, residents of the City of Ludington received a new city calendar with committee dates and times and helpful citizen information. This calendar was an initiative of the City Council to better serve residents by providing upfront answers to commonly asked questions and services. The calendar was such a success that it will be printed again for…
The Mitten Memo. A blog by Nick Krieger. By now, you’ve probably heard about Lansing’s most recent scandal involving state representatives Todd Courser (R-Lapeer) and Cindy Gamrat (R-Plainwell). Rumors of the extramarital affair between Courser and Gamrat had been circulating since spring. The story became more salacious earlier this month when The Detroit News released audio recordings of Courser, Gamrat,…
Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville,www.erindoan.com. Keep food safety in mind when cooking outdoors this summer. Each year, an estimated 128,000 people in the U.S. are hospitalized due to foodborne illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)1. Protect everyone at your next picnic with these food prep, storage and cooking tips. Packing…
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