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Ludington hospital ER does not perform COVID tests; patients asked to call hotline, contact physician. 

July 3, 2020

Ludington hospital ER does not perform COVID tests; patients asked to call hotline, contact physician.  LUDINGTON — Personnel at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital are requesting that anyone who believes they are in need of a COVID-19 test call the Spectrum Health free hotline at 833-559-0659 for screening and testing instructions or contact their primary care physician rather than come to…

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Whitmer re-closing select bars. 

July 1, 2020

Whitmer re-closing select bars.  LANSING — Governor Whitmer today signed her 143rd executive order, this time re-closing indoor service at bars that earn more than 70% of their income through liquor sales. The order takes place throughout most of lower Michigan and is supposedly to protect the progress Michigan has made against COVID-19. Regions 6 and 8, which include the…

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Double Up Food Bucks available at some farm markets. 

July 1, 2020

Double Up Food Bucks available at some farm markets.  Parents with school-age children who receive P-EBT cards, as well as individuals and families with EBT Bridge cards, can get free fresh fruits and vegetables through the Fair Food Network’s Double Up Food Bucks Program.  Participants can use their cards at participating farm markets to purchase food, and will receive the…

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Recent deaths, posted June 30, 2020

June 30, 2020

Recent deaths, posted June 30, 2020 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Ronald Lane Creed Jr., 41, of Naples, Florida, and Pentwater, died on Monday, June 22, 2020. Janice Wisniewski, 92, of Montague, died on Thursday, June 25, 2020. Frank L. Raeth, 58, of Shelby, died on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Letha M. Rottschafer, 96, of…

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Obituary: Jeffrey Stewart, 60, Hart. 

June 29, 2020

Obituary: Jeffrey Stewart, 60, Hart.  Jeffrey L. Stewart, 60, of Hart passed away suddenly Friday, June 26, 2020. He was born August 18, 1959 in Muskegon to Ellsworth and Margaret (McGrane) Stewart. Jeff graduated from Muskegon Catholic Central in 1977. He went on to receive his associate degree from Kendall School of Arts and design. Jeff married his best friend,…

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