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Custer loses a legend: Johnny Urban dies

October 14, 2012
Custer loses a legend: Johnny Urban dies

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER – Western Michigan entertainment legend Johnny Urban died this weekend at the age of 85. Johnny was best known as the owner of Johnny’s of Custer, roller rink, restaurant, night club and bar. Johnny and his twin brother Tony built Northern Gardens Roller Rink in 1948 when they were 18-years-old, according to former manager Dan…

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Badger unable to dock for 2 hours

October 14, 2012
Badger unable to dock for 2 hours

LUDINGTON — The official S.S. Badger sailing season ended the same way it started — stuck. Today was customer appreciation day, where round-trip riders received a discounted rate, just as they did on the first day of sailing in May. On that day, the Badger’s engine ran into trouble as it was coming into Manitowoc, causing the ship to run…

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Scottville city commission meets Monday

October 14, 2012

SCOTTVILLE — Below is the agenda and City Manager notes for Monday’s Scottville City Commission meeting. You may download the attachment as a PDF.   Scottville 10-14-12

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WSCC board meets Monday

October 14, 2012

VICTORY TWP. — The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees will meet Monday at 4 p.m. at the college board room. Below is a downloadable PDF of the agenda and accompanying President’s notes. WSCC 10-15-12

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Anthony Road rollover

October 12, 2012
Anthony Road rollover

SUMMIT TWP — No one was injured following a single car rollover on Anthony Road east of PM Highway This afternoon. The 26-year-old female driver said she swerved to miss a truck and over corrected, causing the minivan to go into a ditch, according to Riverton fire chief Joe Cooper. Other passengers included a 30-year-old man, a 9-month-old and a…

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