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New Bath superintendent likes small-town feel
BATH - To get a sense of how Ronald 'Jake' Huffman values small-town community, you need only to see him tooling to work in a well-seasoned Ford pickup truck.
Continue reading "Small-town police chiefs fear proposed Michigan law could devastate their forces"
State legislators are close to trumping the agency that certifies police officers on a controversial minimum-employment standard -- a new rule that small-town police chiefs fear could devastate their forces.
Hart, Pentwater to get help with downtowns
Add Hart and Pentwater to the list of area communities receiving state help in an attempt to revitalize their downtowns.
Muskegon County Commissioner Bob Scolnik recovering from motorcycle accident
Two weeks after nearly losing his life in a motorcycle accident, Muskegon County Commissioner Bob Scolnik has been released from the hospital and is on the mend.
Lloyd Dennis, 98, lived in Ludington for 45 years. He left town in 1992 and returned this past weekend to take a look around and reminisce.
Near-perfect day for 2009 Lakestride
When runners lined up for the 8:30 a.m. start of the 2009 Lakestride 5 kilometer and half-marathon on Saturday morning, it was mostly cloudy, the temperature was in the low 50s and there was just a trace of a breeze.
White Lake fish contamination declines
A new study shows the levels of contaminants in White Lake fish are decreasing, raising hopes that the lake can eventually be removed from a federal list of toxic hot spots.
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In a 6-1 vote, the Shelby Village Council May 28 set its annual millage rate. The village will collect 10.7194 mills for general operations, 2.7328 for local streets and 4.5 mills for street improvement for a 17.9522 mill total.
Last week's weather, lake levels
Posted: 6-3-2009 Last week's weather, lake levels Soggy month's end Hi Lo Prcp Conditions May 26 72 46 .21 cloudy/rain May 27 64 48 1.3 cloudy/rain May 28 68 48 .96 cloudy/drizzle May 29 52 44 tr.
Chief starts discussion about joint
Pentwater Police Chief Mike Schuitema started a discussion mid-May regarding his department's coverage of township, as well as village, police protection.
Parents now can track students' progress via Internet
As a parent, Pam Sniegowski feels empowered these days, even though she admits that her sixth-grade son, Hunter, 'is not too happy about it.' If Hunter somehow misses a homework assignment, mom knows about it before the day is out.
Ludington Memorial Day parade and service, 10:30 a.m. from Rowe Street and Ludington Avenue to Lakeshore Drive and 11 a.m. service at Veterans Memorial, Stearns Park, N. Lakeshore Drive, Ludington Scottville Memorial Day program at MCC High School, 9 a.m., cemetery visits, and Custer VFW.
Mixed emotions at Pentwater graduation
There were mixed emotions among Pentwater's 27 seniors as they stood outside the gymnasium door waiting to take the ceremonial walk down the aisle at graduation Friday evening.
Oceana County leaders confident, despite sour economy
Despite Oceana County's high unemployment rate, local leaders painted a positive picture for the future of economic development in the county.
Shelby Road - 52nd to 40th avenues, Benona Township; American Reinvestment Recover Act funds; possible October or November start date, if not spring 2010.
Shelby Road - 52nd to 40th avenues, Benona Township; American Reinvestment Recover Act funds; possible October or November start date, if not spring 2010.
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Jeffrey Albert Sharpe, 34, of 5176 W. Monroe Rd., Pentwater, was convicted of OUIL, second offense, and was sentenced to one year in jail to be served at the court's discretion with 17 days to be served immediately and credit given for time served.
Charter trips down 18 percent here in 2008
Charterboat fishing from Ludington was some of the best in the state in 2008, but fewer people took trips last year than any year since 1999.
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