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Vietnam’s brutality has a lasting impact

August 27, 2014
Vietnam’s brutality has a lasting impact

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. HART — Even though Deb McCarthy of Hesperia did not fight on the frontlines of the Vietnam War, she knows all too well the horrors it caused. McCarthy was at the Oceana County Fairgrounds Wednesday for the Vietnam Traveling Wall’s departure to Ludington with her husband, Ken. They rode their motorcycle along with several other…

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Vietnam Traveling Wall triggers emotions

August 27, 2014
Vietnam Traveling Wall triggers emotions

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. HART — As 500-plus bikers converged upon the Oceana County Fairgrounds Wednesday to escort the Vietnam Traveling Wall to Ludington, many of them had interesting stories to tell. One of those bikers is 65-year-old Dearborn native Bill Errante, a Vietnam veteran who suffers from the effects of Agent Orange. He has diabetes and other health…

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Partly cloudy today, rain possible Thursday night.

August 27, 2014
Partly cloudy today, rain possible Thursday night.

The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2014: Partly cloudy. High 71F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. Wednesday night: A few clouds overnight. Low 51F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph. Sunset: 8:30 p.m.  Sunrise: 7:03 a.m.  Thursday, Aug. 27, 2014: Mostly cloudy with a high of 72F.…

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Vietnam Navy vet, Ron Lamb, had the best job on the ship

August 26, 2014
Vietnam Navy vet, Ron Lamb, had the best job on the ship

The traveling Vietnam Memorial will be on display in Ludington City Park Thursday through Sunday with ceremonies beginning Wednesday afternoon. We are honoring Vietnam veterans through brief biographies of local vets who served. By Kate Krieger. MCP Senior Correspondent. From 1966-1969, Ron Lamb of Hamlin Township served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Ron was born and…

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Clouds and sunshine mixed today

August 26, 2014
Clouds and sunshine mixed today

The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2014: Intervals of clouds and sunshine. High 73F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Tuesday night: A few clouds overnight. Low 56F. Winds light and variable. Sunset: 8:48 p.m.  Sunrise: 7:02 a.m.  Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2014: Partly cloudy with a high of 71F.…

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