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Ludington native flew night missions over Vietnam.

August 28, 2014
Ludington native flew night missions over Vietnam.

The traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall will be on display at Ludington City Park until Sunday, Aug. 31. For more information, click on the Mason County Allied Veterans Wall Project website here. By Kate Krieger. Senior Correspondent. LUDINGTON – On August 5, 1964, Everett Alvarez became the first American pilot to be shot down and taken prisoner in the Vietnam…

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Fund raiser will help woman who gives back to the community.

August 28, 2014
Fund raiser will help woman who gives back to the community.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  HAMLIN TWP. — The community is helping out a person who has devoted her life to helping others. On Saturday and Sunday, a fundraising event will be held to help out Jamie Spore. The 32-year-old Ludington resident was born with spina bifida. She is paraplegic with limited sensation above the knee and uses a wheelchair to…

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Obit: Willadeen Rader, 89, Branch

August 28, 2014
Obit: Willadeen Rader, 89, Branch

Willadeen “Billie” Rader, age 89 of Branch, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital.  Billie was born on November 15, 1924 in Oceana County, the daughter of John and Olga (Holtz) Teichthesen, and graduated from Montague High School with the class of 1942.  On November 11, 1944, she married Richard “Dick” Rader in Montague and they celebrated…

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Scottville senior center to observe healthy aging month.

August 28, 2014

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Area Senior Center has several events planned in observance of National Healthy Aging Month. – Wednesday, Sept. 10, 17, 24 at 10:30 a.m.: Nicole Smith, health educator from Health Dept. District #10, will be speaking about healthy weight, exercising and commitments to eating more fresh foods. – Thursday, Sept. 11 at 12:45 p.m.: Rite Aid Pharmacy…

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Making summer pike fishing worthwhile

August 28, 2014

Weekly Fishing Tip: Catching big pike in the summer Most anglers consider winter the best time to catch a trophy-sized pike, but following a few key pointers can make summer pike fishing worthwhile. When it’s very warm out think about where pike will hide – places with cooler water. These spots include along the thermocline, where coldwater streams/rivers flow into…

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