An interview by Cathy Dalton. If you know Ludington, local musicians are the best. So much talent and this is the first musician that I can give glory to. So many years of giving his quality time to please us. Thank you John. Cathy Dalton: Brief history of your career. When did you start playing etc.? John Merchant: I’ve been…
As the police issue arises again (in Scottville) it seems that the council should have a meaningful conversation as to what is the root problem is. It is obvious to many people. However it is not a subject that has a happy ending. However sometimes difficult choices must be made that are in the best interests of the community. Thank You, Bill Brooks…
VICTORY TWP. – West Shore Community College’s Performing Art Series and the WSCC Student Senate present Catharsis Productions’ popular touring sexual assault awareness program, “Sex Signals” on Friday., Feb. 8, at 7:30 p.m., in the Center Stage Theater. The presentation differs from traditional sexual assault prevention programs in that it incorporates improvisational comedy, education and audience interaction to provide a…
LUDINGTON — Sheriff Kim Cole and County Administrator Fabian Knizacky have been given the go ahead to pursue talks with the City of Scottville about forming some type of law enforcement agreement. Since January 2012 the Scottville Police Department has been administered by the Ludington Police Department on a yearly contract. The contract was recently renewed for 2013 but Police…
LUDINGTON — Mason County’s new sheriff, Kim Cole, is wasting no time in following up on his campaign promises. Today, Cole and Undersheriff Jody Hartley, met with the Mason County Public Safety and Courts Committee to discuss repairs to the jail. Hartley is compiled a list of areas in the 14-year-old building that are in need of repairs. The 8-pages…
LUDINGTON — The following are the most recent sentences from 79th District Court. – David Gene Newman, 39, 241 E. Johnson Rd., Apt. 1, Scottville, was found guilty on Jan. 15 of retail fraud third degree. He was sentenced to 37 days in jail and 93 days discretionary jail for one year along with $188.02 in fines. – Evalyn Ruth…
LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned in 79th District Court recently: – Robert Crane Bacon, 67, 2917 E. U.S. 10, Custer Twp., was arrested Jan. 18 by Michigan State Police for embezzlement of $50,000 or more. Bail was set at $15,000 and he was released on a personal bond. Preliminary examination is scheduled for Jan. 30 at 11:15 a.m. –…
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Police Department had a busy 2012. During the city commission meeting Monday, Police Chief Mark Barnett presented the department’s activity report. Police responded to 1,868 incidences, compared to 1,549 in 2011 and 1,128 in 2010. Of those incidences, 1,004 (53%) were self initiated by the department, compared to 727 (46%) in 2011. Self initiated is something…
LUDINGTON — The Michigan Ice Open committee is currently seeking 10 to 15 volunteers to be observers during the tournament scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013. Volunteers are asked to have on-ice transportation (snowmobile or ATV), but are not required to. All volunteers are required to attend a rules overview meeting on Friday, Feb. 1st at 7:30 p.m. at the Stearns Motor…
A blog by Lexi Alvesteffer. Today is Day 1 of my 2 week liquid fast prior to surgery. It’s now 5:31 p.m. and I’ve eaten Greek yogurt, a protein shake, and low-sodium chicken broth so far today. I was getting ready to prepare some cream of something soup for my dinner and I realized something, eating is my hobby. It’s…
LUDINGTON — City council agreed to settle a lawsuit Monday night acknowledging it violated the Michigan Open Meetings Act. The city was being sued by resident Tom Rotta who claimed the council and City Manager John Shay violated the OMA by taking action via email rather than in a public meeting. The action involved approval of a 2011 sewer repair…
SCOTTVILLE — The City of Scottville may enter into an agreement with the Mason County Sheriff’s Office to provide partial police coverage in Scottville. The proposal was brought up when Sheriff Kim Cole learned that Scottville was considering ending its administrative contract with the City of Ludington. “I learned that Ludington and Scottville were talking about dissolving their agreement,” Cole…
SCOTTVILLE – The Scottville City Commission is considering ending its police department joint-administrative contract with the City of Ludington. Scottville has also started discussion with the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. Both city governments just approved the current contract at the end of December. See related story here for proposed alternatives to the joint agreement with Ludington. The city commission discussed…
District Health Department #10 has been awarded one of six grants from the Michigan Department of Community Health focused on reducing obesity by implementing the Michigan Health and Wellness 4×4 plan. This state plan includes four recommendations: maintain a healthy diet, engage in regular exercise, get an annual physical exam, and avoid all tobacco use. It is recommended that four…
By Miranda Beebe, MCP Correspondent. SCOTTVILLE — Patty Yarbrough wants to make sure that no soldier is forgotten, especially during Christmas time. “When my son-in-law was overseas, he told stories of soldiers with him who never got anything from home,” the Scottville resident said. She collects Christmas cards for soldiers throughout the year and sends them in the fall to…
The National Weather Service has issued the following: WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON HAZARDOUS WEATHER * LOCALLY HEAVY LAKE EFFECT SNOW POSSIBLE BEGINNING SUNDAY EVENING AND CONTINUING THROUGH MONDAY Wswgrr Urgent – Winter Weather Message National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 1227 PM EST Sat Jan 19 2013
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…
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