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Cops and firefighters to face off in rematch hockey game.

March 27, 2015
Cops and firefighters to face off in rematch hockey game.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TWP. — Area firefighters are going to try to take the hockey champion title back from area law enforcement during the second annual Smoke Eaters vs. Law Dogs hockey game, Wednesday, April 8 at West Shore Community Ice Arena. Last year the cops won 7-5. “That’s not happening again this year,” said Lt. Justin Melchert…

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New county clerk appointed.

March 27, 2015

LUDINGTON — The county’s new clerk will be stepping across the hallway of the courthouse to a new office. Deputy Treasurer Cheryl Kelly was appointed by 51st Circuit Court Judge Susan Sniegowski to replace current clerk Jim Riffle. Riffle was recently appointed drain commissioner, replacing David Hasenbank, who has retired. Twelve people applied for the clerk position. “It was wonderful…

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Welcome to the world! Recent births.

March 26, 2015

Welcome to the world! Journey Anne Murphy, the daughter of Debra DuMonte and Nicholas Murphy of Hart, was born Feb. 28, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Alexander Eli Cruz, the son of Deanna Cruz and Alan Cruz-Arrendondo of Hart, was born March 15, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Emalee Mae Routley, the daughter of Bethany Wolff and Derek…

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Snow overnight, blustery Friday.

March 26, 2015
Snow overnight, blustery Friday.

The weather report is sponsored by Cottage Renovators, 231-425-6597, www.cottagerenovators.com. Overnight: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 17. Blustery, with a north wind around 21 mph. Sunrise: 7:38 a.m.  Sunset: 8:05 p.m.  Friday, March 27, 2015: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 5 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Blustery,…

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Law enforcement students learn courtroom procedures.

March 26, 2015
Law enforcement students learn courtroom procedures.

LUDINGTON — Cadets from the West Shore Community College Law Enforcement academy learned what it is like to be in the witness seat in a court proceeding Thursday evening. The six cadets each took turns testifying during a mock trial presided over by 79th District Judge Pete Wadel at Mason County Courthouse. They were asked questions by Mason County Prosecuting…

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