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CMU kidnapper shot and killed by cops

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By Pat Maurer   The man who abducted a woman in the parking lot of the Central Michigan University Student Activity Center Wednesday evening “is no longer at large” CMU Police reported Thursday morning. After a massive police search and a sighting near Gaylord, Eric Lee Ramsey, 30, of Mt. Pleasant was fatally wounded by a Crawford County Deputy after ramming two State Police vehicles and the deputy’s car in his attempts to escape. The abduction, which police said happened around 9:30 p.m. January 17, was reported at 10:30 p.m. According to CMU Police a Ramsey pointed a gun at [...]

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Posted by mike - January 17, 2013 at 8:38 pm

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Camp sworn in to Congress

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Dave Camp (R-MI) was sworn-in to the 113th Congress by House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH).  Speaker Boehner conducted a ceremonial swearing-in for Camp following the oath of office on the floor of the House of Representatives.   Camp was joined by his wife Nancy, their three children, mother Norma and sister Margaret to mark this historic occasion.  Following the swearing in Camp stated, “I am honored the residents of Michigan’s Fourth Congressional District chose me to serve as their U.S. Representative.  As the 113th Congress begins, I remain focused on giving Michigan families and small [...]

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Posted by mike - January 11, 2013 at 1:55 pm

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Gelios elected BOC chair, LaBoda is Vice chair

  By Cathy Taylor Review Correspondent Two new County Commissioners claimed their seats at the first scheduled Clare County Board of Commissioners meeting for 2013.   County Clerk Pamela Mayfield officially welcomed Dale Majewski and Rick LaBodato Board. She assured the two new members that everyone was looking forward to working with them and that the commission always has an open door policy. Majewski, representing District 1, and LaBoda, representing District 5, replaced outgoing board members Donald David and Jerry Burger.   As the first order of business at the Jan. 2nd meeting, a motion was made to appoint a [...]

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Posted by mike - January 3, 2013 at 9:19 pm

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Gregory named new Clare Police Chief

  By Pat Maurer Clare City Clerk Diane Lyon confirmed at press time Thursday that Clare Police Sgt. Brian Gregory has been named Clare’s new Police Chief, replacing Dwayne Miedzianowski.   “Midge” is leaving to become the new Clare County Undersheriff, beginning there January 7. His official last day with the Clare Police is Sunday.   Lyon said Gregory was one of five current members of the Police Department who interviewed for the Chief’s postion.   Gregory has been a full-time officer with the department since January of 2009 and was a part-time officer since July 2007.   I am [...]

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Posted by mike - January 3, 2013 at 9:02 pm

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Fire destroys Farwell home

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  By Pat Maurer Review Correspondent   A Farwell home was totally destroyed in a fire Sunday morning. Surrey Township firefighters were called to the home of Laura Canute on West Illinois Street (south of the bank) around 10:18 a.m. December 30 after the occupants discovered smoke coming from a bedroom wall.   Surrey Fire Chief Dave Williams they immediately called the fire department. Despite efforts by Surrey, and assistance from both Clare and Garfield Fire Departments, the home, which is owned by David Papesh and rented to the Canute family, was a total loss. Williams said there was “extensive [...]

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Posted by mike - January 3, 2013 at 8:59 pm

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