Shelby to use state funds to help families with past-due water bills. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the State of Michigan appropriated $25 million to help struggling families pay their water bills. The Shelby Village Council voted 5-0 during a special meeting Thursday, Sept. 3, to use a portion of those funds…
Lighthouse keepers offering virtual educational programs. LUDINGTON — Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and record high water levels on Lake Michigan, Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association (SPKLA) was forced to close three of its four western Michigan lighthouses. In response to these closures and reduction in public access, SPLKA’s education committee has delivered a number of resources for educators and…
Dollar General to open in New Era. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. NEW ERA — A new Dollar General store is being built on Oceana Drive near M 20, and it is tentatively slated to open during late fall of this year, according to Public Relations Representative Angela Petkovic of the Dollar General Corporation. “Dollar General is currently under construction on…
Woman escapes burning house trailer. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. ROTHBURY — Melanie Thomas escaped unharmed from a burning house trailer at 7125 S. Driftwood Dr. in the Oceana Shores subdivision Wednesday, Sept. 2, around noon, but unfortunately her two dogs died in the blaze. Thomas’ fiancé Juan Martinez was in the process of the renovating their home and was on…
Interim village administrator expected to stay on board through November. SHELBY — Bill Cousins was appointed by the Shelby Village Council to serve as interim village administrator following the resignation of Village Administrator Robert Widigan. Cousins was appointed about a month ago and is expected to stay on board until the end of November when it is anticipated the next…
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