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Friends and loved ones gathered in support for Victoria Bennett as a conversation bench was dedicated in memory of her mother, Diane Chorba, who disappeared and was murdered near Luther in 1979.

Luther woman dedicates bench 43 years after mother's murder

February 1936 brought very harsh winter conditions to the Lake County area. Pictured is a Model T driving down a snowy road on Old U.S. 10 in Chase Township in the 1930s.

Winter storm of 1936 one of West Central Michigan's worst

Sheriff Rich Martin

SHERIFF'S CORNER: 'I didn't know it was actually a law'

Baldwin's Sno-In event, beginning 1969, ushered in the popularity of winter sports, giving Lake County the nickname 'Snowmobile Capital of Michigan.' Above is the 1971 Sno-In Queen and court, from left: Sharon Robotham, Debbie Gerber, Gail Nicks, Queen Gwenn Warren and Debbie Smith.

Baldwin once known as Snowmobile Capital of Michigan

MARTIN

SHERIFF'S CORNER: Clarifying laws on shooting firearms

Wesco staff Chris Alderton, Johnny Pakshall and manager David Morris present a check for the Bread of Life Food Pantry. Staff collected change from customers over the holidays.

Baldwin Wesco collects $6,000 for Bread of Life Food Pantry

Lake County Sheriff Rich Martin

SHERIFF'S CORNER: 'Don't tell me I can't film in public, cop-er!!"

Pulse counting being done on a patient by a medical professional.

Woman believed to be dead is found alive at funeral home

Ghent family to celebrate Mom's 90th birthday

Submitted to the Pioneer

July 28, 2022

Merlyn Curtice Ghent will celebrate her 90th birthday with family and friends Aug. 7. — Merlyn Curtice Ghent will celebrate her 90th birthday with family and friends Aug. 7.
Courtesy of Kathy Ghent Golden

On Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022. from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., we will be celebrating our mom's (Merlyn Curtice Ghent) 90th birthday. The party will be held at the Green Charter Township. Hall in Paris, Michigan. Please stop in for a visit with her and her family. I know she would love to see you, and we would too.

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