News Headlines-Tue. Mar. 16 2010

16 Teachers Issued Pink Slips In Ludington

The Ludington School Board has issued pink slips to 16 teachers. Superintendent Cal DeKuiper, however, says it's unlikely the district will need to issue any layoffs...more

Steve's Restaurant May Reopen In Scottville

It looks like Steve's Restaurant in downtown Scottville will be reopening. The restaurant has been closed since August of 2008...more

MCE Schools Extend Superintendent's Contract

The Mason County Eastern School Board, last night, agreed to extend Superintendent Ellen Bonter's contract by one year. The contract extension was granted following a closed session to discuss the Superintendent's evaluation...more

Tuition Rates Going Up At WSCC

Tuition rates are going up at West Shore Community College. The college board, yesterday, agreed to raise tuition rates by 5...more

Sand Hauling Season Underway In Ludington

The 2010 sand hauling season is underway in Ludington. The Sgt...more

Ludington City Council Met Monday Night

Ludington City Council last night adopted a resolution establishing an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District for the old Harbor Pharmacy / Anna Bach Building at 102 West Ludington Avenue. David and Kathy MacLean purchased the building and plan to renovate the second floor and create four or five new apartments...more

City Council Honors WKLA's George Wilson

The Ludington City Council read a Resolution of Appreciation last night in honor of George Wilson's career at WKLA Radio. Wilson retired last week after hosing the morning show for several decades...more

Revenue Sharing Board Hires Appraisal Firm

The Manistee Local Revenue Sharing Board appointed a firm yesterday to perform the duties previously performed by the County Equalization Department. Board Chairman Dennis Bjorkquist says the independent company will conduct the appraisal of the newly adopted Class III Gaming Facility at the Little River Casino in an effort to get the PILT payment taken care of as soon as possible...more

Hearing Tonight On Mason County Zoning Ordinance

A public hearing is being held tonight regarding the Mason County Zoning Ordinance. The ordinance was last updated five years ago...more

Cuts Proposed To Manistee City Budget

Manistee City Manager Mitch Deisch is proposing numerous cuts to the budget, which will be presented to the City Council tonight. Among the cuts are eliminating the Fire chief position and giving the authority of the fire department to the police chief...more

Scottville Approves Grant For Downtown Building

The Scottville City Commission, last night, approved a resolution that would allow McMaster and Associates to purchase the Diesing Building at 101 North Main Street under the Signature Grant Program. The company plans to create a professional center in the building...more

More Fish Stolen From Walter's Fisheries

The Mason County Sheriff's Office is investigating after more fish was reported stolen from Walter's Fisheries in Ludington. This time, the suspect got away with $40 worth of fish...more