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Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Weekly Update, June 2, 2020.

June 2, 2020

Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Weekly Update, June 2, 2020. The following was submitted by Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital: If you have specific questions about hospital operations, please contact the hospital directly at 231-843-2591. The hospital does not respond to questions asked on the MCP or OCP Facebook pages LUDINGTON — We encourage you to visit spectrumhealth.org/covid-19. The dashboard below reflects…

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Obituary: Eloise Olds, 80

June 2, 2020

Obituary: Eloise Olds, 80 Eloise Olds, affectionately known as Miss Cookie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2020, surrounded by her family.  She was 80 years old. Eloise Ayala was born on June 29, 1939, the daughter of Arthur and Jenny (Mendoza) Ayala.  She worked for Ludington Area Schools as an aide, retiring in 2000.  Eloise loved her family…

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Governor rescinding stay-at-home order; restaurant dine-in may open June 8.

June 1, 2020
Governor rescinding stay-at-home order; restaurant dine-in may open June 8.

Governor rescinding stay-at-home order; restaurant dine-in may open June 8. LANSING — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-110, rescinding her Safer at Home order and moving the entire state to phase four of the MI Safe Start Plan. The governor’s order will allow retailers to reopen on June 4 and restaurants to reopen on June 8, both subject…

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Recent deaths, posted May 30, 2020

May 30, 2020

Recent deaths, posted May 30, 2020 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Hilary Barrera Luevano, 78, of Walkerville, died on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Bruce A. Wiggers, 68, of New Era, died on Friday, May 22, 2020. Russell “Red” Thrailkill, 81, of Hart, died on Sunday, May 24, 2020. J. Scott Blanchard, 69, of Montague, died…

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Lighthouses to remain closed in 2020; events cancelled. 

May 21, 2020

Lighthouses to remain closed in 2020; events cancelled.  LUDINGTON — The Sable Point Lighthouse Keepers Association has made the decision to not open its lighthouse towers and cancel several events for the 2020 season, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Towers at Big Sable Point Lighthouse, Little Point Sable Point Lighthouse and Ludington North Breakwater Lighthouse will remain closed. Several events…

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