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Health Department recommending coronavirus precautions.

March 11, 2020

Health Department recommending coronavirus precautions. District Health Department #10 stated in a press release today that no cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) have been confirmed yet within the district’s jurisdiction, which includes Mason, Manistee, Lake, Oceana, Crawford, Kalkaska, Mecosta, Missaukee, Newaygo, and Wexford counties. As stated by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Tuesday, two cases are now confirmed in Michigan – one each…

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Recent births, posted March 11, 2020. 

March 11, 2020

Recent births, posted March 11, 2020.  The birth announcements are a presentation of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital.  The following births have been reported: (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). Hattie Lynn Zwagerman, the daughter of Bev and Jacob Zwagerman of Fountain, was born Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Lee Sellner Tyndall, the son of Ashley and Jeremy…

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Recent deaths, posted March 9, 2020

March 9, 2020

Recent deaths, posted March 9, 2020 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Nieves Arce Rosalez, 95, of Hart, died on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Arthur R. Baxter, 55, of Ferry Township, died on Sunday, March 1, 2020. Roger Lee Koster, 89, of Shelby, died on Monday, March 2, 2020. Robert Lemoine Tozer, 91, of Hart, died…

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An Outdoor Recreation Treasure in Ottawa County

March 7, 2020

An Outdoor Recreation Treasure in Ottawa County Watson Country Outdoor Report. By Joan Young, MCP/OCP outdoors writer. The Watson Country Outdoor Report is a presentation of the Watson Auto Group, selling Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Fiat in Ludington, Manistee, Benzie and Rockford. “Every season there’s a reason to visit Watson Country. For more information, visit watsoncountry.com. It’s not too early to…

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ESD team provides support for autism from childhood into adulthood.

March 6, 2020

ESD team provides support for autism from childhood into adulthood. By Stephanie Wagner, MCP/OCP writer. West Shore School News is a presentation of the West Shore Educational Service District in coordination with Mason County Press/Oceana County Press. In 1990, approximately 1,200 students in Michigan met the educational disability criteria for autism support services. By 2018, that number had increased to…

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Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks