Douglas L. Hill, aged 63 of Custer, passed away December 30, 2012. Doug was born on December 30, 1949 in Hart to Howard N. and Lillian M. (LaPorte) Hill, and graduated from Pentwater High School. Following graduation, Doug enlisted in the United States Air Force, and served his country during the Vietnam Conflict. Doug was well known in the area…
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in 79th District Court: – Barbara Lynne Williams, 49, of 738 Liberty St., Kalamazoo, was found guilty May 1 of driving while license suspended/revoked/denied. She was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; 93 days discretionary jail for one year; and $285 in fines and costs. Conviction…
LUDINGTON – Memorial Medical Center has scheduled a press conference for 10 a.m. Friday to discuss a decision that has been made regarding merging with another health system. In October 2012 the hospital’s board of directors announced it was going to explore forming a partnership with a larger healthcare system. Juniper Avisory LLC of Chicago was hired to advise the…
CUSTER — Mason County Eastern High School’s School Student Council participated in the annual highway cleanup Wednesday, May 8th. The MCE student council has adopted the highway from Custer to Scottville and cleans up the highway twice a year as part of their community service. The high school student council is under the leadership of advisor Micah Schmidt
SCOTTVILLE – The Scottville Optimist Club held its annual 200 Party last Saturday. Nearly 400 people attended the ’50s/’60s themed party. The party commemorated the club’s 60 years in existence. Lava lamp prizes were given to the best themed dress along with trivia questions. A special tribute from Gov. Rick Snyder and Rep. Ray Franz was given to the club.…
SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Middle School drama club presents “The Ransom of Miss Elverna Dower.” The play, directed by Ann Genson, debuts tonight at 7 p.m. Other performances are Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. at A.O. Carlson performing arts center. Tickets are $3. More information at: www.facebook.com/events/450667821682344/
LUDINGTON — After 19 years as the Director of the Mason County District Library and 18 years before that as the Director of the Mason County Library in Scottville, Robert Dickson asked the library board to begin the search for his replacement. The library board has hired the firm of Hartzell-Mika Consulting of East Lansing, Michigan to facilitate the search for…
LUDINGTON — Both Ludington Area Schools ballot proposals overwhelmingly passed today. The voters approved a millage to purchase new buses and also approved a sinking fund. With 1,366 people voting, the sinking fund proposal passed by 75%, 1,019 yes and 347 no. Almost the same margin passed the bus millage with 1,023 yes and 343 no. The sinking fund proposal…
SUMMIT TWP. — An explosive target rocked part of Summit Township Tuesday night causing a few people to call 911. Central Dispatch called out Riverton Township Fire Department just after 9 p.m. for a report of an explosion with a plume of smoke in the area of Pere Marquette Highway and Anthony Road. Fire Chief Joe Cooper went directly to…
LANSING — The Michigan House today approved legislation supported by state Rep. Ray Franz that would provide free Recreation Passports for disabled veterans, former prisoners of war and Medal of Honor recipients. House Bill 4297 would give disabled veterans free entry at all state parks, recreation areas and boat access sites. House Bill 4439 is a companion bill that would…
A Letter to the Editor. By John Sniegowski. Hamlin Township. I am writing in response to an opinion piece published April 24, 2013, titled “Don’t jump on the roads bandwagon,” which was submitted by Rep. Ray Franz (see editorial here). I appreciate Representative Franz’s interest in prioritizing funding for the state’s entire transportation system. By investing in our infrastructure properly,…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is gearing up for summer and seeking volunteers to staff the Visitor Information Center, located in Downtown Ludington. The Visitor Center will officially open on Memorial Day weekend. Hours are Monday through Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday noon to 3 p.m. Those who are interested in volunteering…
LUDINGTON — Voters in the Ludington Area Schools district are deciding on two issues today. The board of education is requesting .22 mill for nine years for a transportation bond. If passed, the bond will replace the school’s aging bus fleet of 20 buses over the nine year period. The newest bus is 9-years-old. The board is also going to ask…
ELKHART LAKE, Wis., – Road America announced today a special partnership with the S.S. Badger, the largest carferry on Lake Michigan, offering race fans a convenient and affordable travel option to take a shortcut across the water from Michigan and enjoy events at America’s National Park of Speed! “We are excited to give race fans more options when traveling to Road America,”…
VICTORY TWP. — West Shore Community College will honor Darla Keillor with the Alumni Achievement Award during the 43rd annual commencement exercise on Friday, May 10, at 7 p.m. in the College’s Recreation Center. Darla Keillor earned an Associate of Arts – Liberal Arts and Sciences degree from West Shore in 1983. Thereafter, she attended Northern Michigan University, completing the…
Randomness. A blog by Patrick McClellan. Mark Conieum Jr. Just got my first grandchild, which makes me strut around a little and brings back old memories of our second born. It was like Mr and Mrs Know-it-all back then. We had already gone to all the birthing classes with our first hospital birth, where the instructor posed everything in the…
LUDINGTON — Mothers if Preschoolers (MOPS) of Ludington is gearing up for its fifth Mom 2 Mom Sale. The sale will be held Saturday, May 18 at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 121 Nelson Rd. in Ludington from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The family event will offer multiple tables of gently used baby and kids’ clothing (size infant to 12 years), toys, books,…
SCOTTVILLE – The Scottville Clown Band Shell Tuesday night concert series is being extended this year. The season will begin a few weeks early and continue until the Tuesday before Harvest Festival. Traditionally the season began the first week of June and ended the last week of August. The band shell will also host free Friday night movie nights later…
SCOTTVILLE — A few streets got some much needed re-paving last week. City Manager Amy Williams reported that parts of Broadway Street and North Main Street were resurfaced last Thursday and Friday. Many who drive through Scottville may notice a rough spot in front of Lundquist’s Furniture that wasn’t repaired. Williams said the issue with that area is that there…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE – Donald Riley of Walhalla will become Scottville’s new police chief sometime in the next couple of weeks. The Scottville City Commission voted unanimously today to hire Riley and to end its administrative contract with the City of Ludington; both were recommendations of the city’s public safety committee. Only one citizen, Darelen Roedig of West…
SCOTTVILLE — Tuesdays will be busy this summer in Scottville with an open air market and concerts. The Scottville Farmers’ Market will now be held Tuesdays from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. instead of Saturdays as they have been for the past five years. The market will lead into the traditional Tuesday night Scottville Clown Band Shell concert series, which begin…
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