Nice to hear from former JSer

May 14, 2009

By Billy Dennis

I know fromexperience that former Journal Star reporter/editorrial writer Christine (Smith) Ludwig has an impressive set of pipes. I’ve hears her sing karaoke.

So it was a pleasant surprise to hear her voice on WIRL-AM this morning doling out advice about tornado safety in her capacity as spokesperson for the American Red Cross.

Tags: American Red Cross, Christine Smith, Journal Star, WIRL

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