Editorial by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Police protection in the City of Scottville costs most taxpayers less than $16 a month. That’s less than cable or satellite television or Internet. It’s certainly less than water and sewer. We’ll get back to that but I wanted you to see that in hopes that you read on. During the regular meeting of the…
An editorial by Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. While a lot of spotlight in the media and social media has been placed on recent legislation in Indiana, many people have missed a topic in Arkansas that could have rocked our civil rights to the core. Arkansas’ SB79 would have restricted the photographing and videoing of people in public places without their permission,…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. Over the past 27 years in journalism I have met many colleagues in the profession. A select few of those stand-out as mentors and friends. Monday, I heard the news that one of those colleagues/friends/mentors died suddenly at the young age of 51. Ken Stevens was media specialist at M-Live.com/Muskegon Chronicle, where he had worked for 28…
Editorial by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. On Friday, there will be a special ceremony at Historic White Pine Village in Pere Marquette Township celebrating the launching of two culture trails, each honoring the heritage of agriculture in Mason County. The purpose of these trails is to present the visitor to our area with an experience beyond the traditional beach and camping…
Our View. By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. It is not the standard practice of this news organization to endorse candidates or ballot issues. However, we are making an exception in the case of the millage request from Mason-Oceana 911 and are asking you to vote yes Tuesday. How much are you willing to pay annually to help ensure that there is…
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