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Obit: Orval Smith, 91, Custer.

January 19, 2015
Obit: Orval Smith, 91, Custer.

Orval W. Smith, aged 91 lifelong resident of Custer, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital following a brief illness.  Orval was born on September 7, 1923 in Custer, the son of Lloyd R. and Waneta Smith and graduated from Custer High School with the class of 1941.  He served his country during World War…

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The Millennials: Meaghan Greene, making an impact in business and community.

January 17, 2015
The Millennials: Meaghan Greene, making an impact in business and community.

Editor’s Note: Sustaining a community and keeping it vibrant requires diversity on many levels, especially among age groups. An unintended movement the last few years has been the increased number of millennials who have taken a role in community and business leadership in Mason County. A millennial, also known as Generation Y, is defined as a person who was born…

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New requirements for rear visibility technology.

January 17, 2015
New requirements for rear visibility technology.

Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville,www.erindoan.com. n 2014, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ruled that by May 2018, all new vehicles weighing less that 10,000 pounds should be equipped with rear visibility technology. Check out the infographic below to learn about the law, including statistics to support the need for this technology and an outline…

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Obit: Emil Hoch, 84, Baldwin.

January 16, 2015

Emil J. Hoch, age 84 of Baldwin passed away on January 15, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Emil was born on January 11, 1931 in Ludington, the son of the late Emil and Veronica (Nagele) Hoch. He attended Ludington High School and graduated in 1950. Emil served in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Keppler. In 1955 Emil married…

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Meth lab suspects named.

January 16, 2015

BRANCH TWP. —  The two suspects arrested on felony charges in connection to operating a methamphetamine lab have been arraigned. Russell Wallager, 29, and Alice Ramirez, 42, were arrested Thursday by Michigan State Police on charges of possession of methamphetamine at a residence in the 6000 block of US-10 where a meth lab was discovered. Both have been charged with operating/maintaining…

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