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Closings and cancellations for Feb. 5, 2021.

February 4, 2021

The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Feb. 5, 2021 (This list may be updated throughout the evening): CASMAN Academy, Manistee Covenant Christian School, Ludington Gateway to Success Academy, Scottville Hart Public Schools Hesperia Community Schools Kaleva Norman Dickson Schools Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area School District Manistee Area Public Schools Manistee Catholic Central Schools Mason County…

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Local superintendents request governor, MDHHS allow students to play sports. 

February 1, 2021

Local superintendents request governor, MDHHS allow students to play sports.  To Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Elizabeth Hertel, MDHHS Director: Thank you for your leadership and commitment to our state during this trying time. As the superintendents of the public schools in Lake, Mason, and Oceana counties, we are unified in our commitment to assure that the safety of our students…

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Recent deaths, posted Jan. 27, 2021

January 27, 2021

Recent deaths, posted Jan. 27, 2021 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. The following recent death information has been reported to OCP: Richard “Dick” Dallas Burrell, 83, of Walkerville, died on Sunday, January 24, 2021. Richard W. Russell, Sr., 81, of Hart, died on Sunday, January 24, 2021.…

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ESD working with partners to pilot additional bus safety measures. 

January 25, 2021

ESD working with partners to pilot additional bus safety measures.  West Shore School News is a presentation of the West Shore Educational Service District.  AMBER TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — The West Shore Educational Service District (WSESD) recently partnered with First Light Safety Products, Hoekstra Transportation, the Michigan State Police, and the Michigan Association of Pupil Transportation (MAPT) to add a…

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Recent deaths, posted Jan. 21, 2021

January 21, 2021

Recent deaths, posted Jan. 21, 2021 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. The following recent death information has been reported to OCP: Sabrina Faye Essex, 34, of Hart, died on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Ruth Newmyer, 95, of Grand Rapids and formerly of New Era, died on Saturday,…

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