By Jeffrey Miller. Much publicity has been given to Manierre Dawson, the world-renowned abstract artist who made his home in Riverton Township. But, Riverton is actually home to another well-known artist, Steve Harley. Scottville native and historian Jeffrey Miller tells Harley’s tale. Taking the self-guided tour at Historic White Pine Village gives you an understanding of the pioneers who pushed…
LUDINGTON — Robert Crane Bacon, 67, 2917 E. U.S. 10, Custer Twp., was arraigned by the county magistrate today on one count of embezzlement, $50,000 to $100,000. It is alleged that Bacon embezzled money while he was treasurer of Mason County Eastern School District from 2003 until Dec. 31, 2011. According to an investigation performed by the Michigan State Police…
Mrs. Betty Smith, 90, of Scottville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center of Ludington. Betty was born November 18, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois to Sylvester & Molly (Tunkis) Kamarauskas, who had emigrated from Lithuania. Betty had older siblings who had been born in Lithuania, but all had tragically fallen victim to the flu pandemic…
A blog by Lexi Alvesteffer. So, this is the beginning. Of my blog, that is. In the five months since I started the process of having bariatric sleeve surgery, there have been times that I’ve questioned why I was doing it. I’m not truly an unhealthy person. I’ve had my bouts with high cholesterol and high blood pressure but both…
LUDINGTON, MI – On the heels of a large grant from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, Ludington Area Arts Council announces that it has additionally been awarded a grant for professional and organizational development support from MCACA, administered by the Holland Area Arts Council, in the amount of $1,500. The minigrant is specifically intended to partially fund…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Solomon is a very active and adventurous 2-year-old. He likes trains and enjoys music. His smile could brighten any dreary Michigan winter day. He can tell you exactly what he wants and what he doesn’t want. Nothing seems to limit this child, even the fact that he is unable to speak. Solomon is the son of…
A blog by Judy Cools. Beige is more of an attitude than it is a color. I know because I used to be beige. Raised by a Scottish mother who’d lived during the Great Depression, we were nothing if we weren’t practical. A beige sweater will go with black, with white, with tan, with brown. Why in the world would…
LUDINGTON — Much has changed since Memorial Medical Center broke ground June 18, 2012 on the most ambitious expansion since the hospital began operations at its present location in 1967. The south and north faces of the hospital, as well as the surrounding campus, have been radically transformed in the last six months, yet in a way designed to blend…
A blog by Thad Ray. I do not own a gun. Although I don’t own one, I do not have a problem with guns. If some magic fairy waved her wand and every gun in the world disappeared, well, I wouldn’t have a problem with that either. I don’t believe the world would be a better or worse place without…
CUSTER – The Ladies Auxiliary to VFW 5096 in Custer recently held an essay contest for middle school students. All entrants have the opportunity to compete in local and national levels, with a $5,000 award on the national level. Judging was done in October by James Newkirk, Martin Schilling and Ron Wood. The following received awards: First place Kaya Klotz…
A blog by Ann Genson Happy New Year! I’d like to be able to say that I have been on sabbatical for 8 months, but that would be a lie. It would sound impressive, though, wouldn’t it? The Arts. What does that mean to you? When most people think of the arts, they think of works like the Mona Lisa,…
Fire departments were busy Tuesday night across the county. Scottville Fire Dept. was called to a chimney fire on U.S. 31 near Dewey Road. When the department arrived, the entire north side of the house was engulfed in flames. Custer and Fountain departments were called to assist. We have been told that the fire burned through the roof and damaged…
A reader submitted this photo of a structure fire on U.S. 31 near Dewey Road earlier tonight. Scottville, Custer and Fountain departments were called. The fire was originally called in as a chimney fire. When Scottville firefighters arrived the entire north side was engulfed in flames. We have been told that the fire burned through the roof and damaged most…
More than $320 million to be distributed under reauthorized program WASHINGTON Jan. 15, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that over $323 million will be paid to 41 states and Puerto Rico in two distributions to support local schools and roads as part of the Congressional one-year reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act. “These…
SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central board of education approved its contract with the district’s food and transportation employees Monday night. Under the new agreement, food service members of the American Federation of School, Count and Municipal Employees union will receive a pay raise of 5 cents per hour that bring the top hourly rate to $14 per hour, according…
Microloans up to $35,000 aim to assist small farmers, veterans, and disadvantaged producers MEMPHIS, Jan. 15, 2013—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a new microloan program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) designed to help small and family operations, beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers secure loans under $35,000. The new microloan program is aimed at bolstering the progress of…
PENTWATER — A beer tasting benefit will help the COVE. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 16th from 2 to 5 p.m. The event will feature brews from Michigan and all over the world at the Antler Bar, The Boathouse Bar and Grille, The Village Pub, Gull Landing, and the Brown Bear, The event will raise money to help…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The PM Township board meets tonight at 6:30 p.m. Below is the agenda, available for download. PM Twp. 01/15/13
SCOTTVILLE – The Mason County Central board of education is expected to recommend its contract with its transportation and food service personnel during its regular meeting tonight. Superintendent Jeff Mount, in his pre-meeting notes, told the board the union has voted in favor of the contract and he is recommending the board do the same. The board will meet in…
SCOTTVILLE — Two people are displaced from their home as a result of a Sunday morning fire. Scottville and Custer fire departments were called to 507 E. State St. at 9:20 a.m. Scottville Fire Chief Dale Larr said flames were showing when the departments arrived. “We were able to knock it down quickly, but there was still a lot of…
LUDINGTON – The following sentences were given this week in 79th District Court: Heather Marie Vinton, 37, 1173 Gary St., Ludington, was found guilty on Jan. 9 for assault and battery. She was sentenced to 10 days in jail with 93 days discretionary jail for 1 year, must complete an anger management program by March 15 or report to jail,…
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