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Ludington police officer recognized for duty, promoted

November 25, 2014

LUDINGTON — During Monday’s City Council meeting, Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett announced the promotion of Steve Wietrzywoski to the rank of sergeant. During the meeting, Wietrzywoski also received recognition from Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole for his work on the county’s special emergency response team (SERT). Wietrzywoski served over 14 years on the team and recently stepped down.

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Vehicle causes crash, leaves scene.

November 25, 2014
Vehicle causes crash, leaves scene.

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Two vehicles were involved in a crash Monday night near the intersection of South Pere Marquette Highway and Chauvez Road. There were no injuries. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, the crash occurred at 10:20 p.m. when a vehicle was traveling south on Pere Marquette Highway, crossed the centerline and then struck a northbound vehicle…

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Governor orders flags lowered to honor fallen soldier.

November 25, 2014

LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder has ordered U.S. flags within the state Capitol complex and on all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, Nov. 26, in honor of Sgt. 1st Class Michael Cathcart, of Bay City. Cathcart was killed in action at age 31, on Friday, Nov. 14, while serving in Afghanistan. “Michael made the ultimate sacrifice while…

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Obit: Margaret Luedke, 90, Summit Twp.

November 25, 2014
Obit: Margaret Luedke, 90, Summit Twp.

Margaret Luedke, aged 90 of Summit Township, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 24, 2014 in the home of her birth.  Margaret was born on May 27, 1924, the daughter of Ralph and Atlanta (Christoffersen) Kistler, and graduated from Ludington High School with the class of 1942.  On June 29, 1944, she married George Luedke in Chicago, and they celebrated 43 years…

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WSCC musical ensembles to perform holiday concerts.

November 25, 2014
WSCC musical ensembles to perform holiday concerts.

VICTORY TWP. — West Shore Community College’s musical ensembles will be featured in six holiday performances throughout the area starting Dec. 4. According to Associate Professor Ted Malt, who leads the college’s music department, members of the musical ensembles travel from throughout western Michigan to rehearse every week during a semester. “Members of these groups represent nearly 200 students and community members…

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