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Obituary: Sharon L. Anderson

October 31, 2012
Obituary: Sharon L. Anderson

Sharon L. Anderson age 61 of Ludington, passed away October 29, 2012 at home. She was born July 17, 1951 daughter of the late Lamar and Margaret (Chris) Swanson. She graduated from Ludington High School, married Thomas M. Anderson and worked as a bank teller Supervisor for PNC Bank for 8 years. Sharon was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church…

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Fall Reflections

October 31, 2012
Fall Reflections

Fall is perhaps my favorite time of the year, though Ill admit each season has its perks. But fall… {{{sigh…}}} Fall is enchanting, with sweaters to snuggle in when the evenings get crisp. Harvest season is rich with hearty fruit, pumpkins, and squash. It’s the season for big pots of warm, simmering goodness on the weekend stove, football on TV…

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The sheriff race, a matter of leadership style

October 30, 2012
The sheriff race, a matter of leadership style

Observations of the sheriff race by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Many voters in Mason County expected the race for sheriff was over in August when Sheriff Jeff Fiers lost to challenger Sgt. Kim Cole in the Republican primary. Cole won by a majority of 53 percent of the votes. A few days later Fiers announced he would pursue a write-in campaign…

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WSCC to host Eastern Illinois University artists

October 30, 2012
WSCC to host Eastern Illinois University artists

VICTORY TWP. – Manierre Dawson Gallery will host the work of two Illinois artists, Denise Rehm-Mott and David Griffin in an exhibition opening on November 5 and closing December 20. Both artists are professors of art from Eastern Illinois University (EIU) in Charleston, Illinois, where Rehm-Mott teaches printmaking and Griffin teaches metalsmithing. A third EIU professor, Jenny Chi, will exhibit…

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Secretary of State website provides great election info including sample ballot

October 30, 2012
Secretary of State website provides great election info including sample ballot

The Michigan Secretary of State’s office has a sample ballot site, customized to each registered voter. When you click on the link below you are taken to the SOS site. You will be asked some privacy information. The site will then verify if you are a registered voter. You then are taken to a new page which will give you…

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