Coast Guard report: Captain's errors led to El Faro sinking

The Coast Guard says the primary cause of the sinking of a cargo ship two years ago that killed all 33 aboard was the captain misreading both the strength of a hurricane and his overestimation of the ship’s strength.  Source: WAOW.com News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]

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Knife attack at Marseille train station leaves at least 2 dead

At least two people were killed after a knife-wielding man allegedly attacked people at a train station in Marseille, France, an official said. The suspect was shot and killed by French soldiers after the incident at the Saint Charles train station in the port city in southern France, according to a spokesperson for the interior minister. The spokesperson said terror is the leading motive, but investigators are still gathering information on the incident. The Paris counterterrorism … Source: WAOW.com News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]

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Koutalis, Sr, Michael A., age 76 of Adams Friendship

Michael A Koutalis Sr, age 76, passed away peacefully on Friday, Sept. 29, 2017, at home. He was born on August 14, 1941, in Milwaukee, the son of Andrew and Elizabeth Koutalis.  He married Gudrun Berndt on April 20, 1963.  Mike owned a landscaping business for many years while also working as a Teamster and retired in 1998.  After retiring he stuck closely to his plan to enjoy life.  Mike volunteered for the Salvation Army, was an active member of the 4 Seasons Bad Boy Boating Club, Carlson’s 505 Club, and belonged to Mound View Golf Club, making numerous close friends throughout the years.  Mike & Goody spent many winters

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Wisconsin Rapids-area birth announcements: Sept. 19-27

Families announce babies born at Marshfield Medical Center (formerly known as Ministry Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield), and at Aspirus Wausau and Aspirus Riverview hospitals.        Source: WisconsinRapidsDailyTribune.com News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]

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