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Vet still isn’t sure why US was at war, but would serve again

August 27, 2014
Vet still isn’t sure why US was at war, but would serve again

By Kate Krieger. MCP Senior Correspondent. LUDINGTON – Serving a two-year commitment in the United States Army from 1969-1971, Ludington summer resident, Chuck Patrello still isn’t too sure why the United States was in Vietnam in the first place. “It didn’t make any sense why we were there,” Chuck said. “I’m glad I did what I did though.” Chuck served…

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The wall arrives

August 27, 2014
The wall arrives

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — An estimated 800 motorcycles escorted the traveling Vietnam Memorial from Hart to Ludington City Park this afternoon.

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Custer Road closure beginning Sept. 2

August 27, 2014

SHERMAN TWP. — North Custer Road will be closing between Sugar Grove and Decker roads beginning Sept. 2 for approximately three weeks, due to culvert replacement. Traffic may use Tuttle, Sugar Grove and Decker roads as detours during the closure period.

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College president waives arraignment in drunk driving case

August 27, 2014
College president waives arraignment in drunk driving case

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. MANISTEE — West Shore Community College President Charles Dillon waived his arraignment on a drunken driving charge and is scheduled for a pretrial conference at 10 a.m., Sept. 17. Dillon was listed on the docket for arraignment this morning in 85th District Court. Dillon, 64, has been charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, high…

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Sheriff’s office responds to crashes Tuesday

August 27, 2014
Sheriff’s office responds to crashes Tuesday

The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. The following was the activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2014: – 9:57 a.m.: Two vehicle broadside crash, no injuries, Hawley and Brye roads, Summit Twp. – 10:53 a.m.: Traffic hazard, subject walking in roadway, U.S. 10 and Meyers Rd.,…

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