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Carr Settlement double drowning: Names released

August 2, 2013

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LAKE TWP., Lake County — One of the brothers who died in the double-drowning in a Carr Settlement pond Thursday may have been trying to rescue the other. Leander Troyer, 7, and his brother, Jethro, 9, died in a recently made-pond on the family’s Tyndall Road farm. According to Carr Fire Department Fire Chief Bruce Burke,…

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Update: Two boys drown in Carr Settlement

August 2, 2013

UPDATED LAKE TWP., Lake County — Two brothers, ages 7 and 9, were found drowned in a recently created pond on a farm on Tyndall Road in Carr Settlement early Thursday evening. The road is on the county line and the incident happened on the Lake County side. According to 9 and 10 News, the boys were playing in the…

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Slight chance of thunderstorms today

August 2, 2013
Slight chance of thunderstorms today

Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report. Here are the current conditions for the Lake Michigan shoreline and Mason County (including Pentwater) as of 11 a.m. today. Lake Michigan water temperatures: Ludington Stearns Park: 65 F Ludington State Park (Big Sable Point): 66 F Summit Park: 65 F Pentwater: 65 F Afternoon weather: Ludington: Slight chance of isolated thunderstorms. Partly cloudy becoming mostly…

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Lots to do today: Old engines, FNL, free movie

August 2, 2013

Looking for something to do today? Start your day off at the Western Michigan Old Engine Club Show at Scottville Riverside Park. The 40th annual show goes on all day. See previous story. Then, at 6 p.m. head to downtown Ludington for Friday Night Live. Among the many things to see there tonight will be the Scottville Clown Band at…

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Mud run to benefit 9-year-old

August 2, 2013

CUSTER TWP. — A mud run being held Saturday from noon to 7 p.m. will benefit 9-year-old Gabe Sessions of Scottville, who has muscular dystrophy. The mud run is located on Hansen Road between Custer and Schoenherr roads. Signs will direct people to the site. Food and beverages will be available. Admission is by donation.

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