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Recent deaths, posted April 30, 2020

April 30, 2020

Recent deaths, posted April 30, 2020 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Terry Francis Coulier, 66, of Hart, died on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. Jack D. Lake, 87, of Shelby, died on Monday, April 27, 2020. Donald L. Simpson, 90, of Hart, died on Tuesday, April 28, 2020. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths.…

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CMH awarded $4 million federal grant

April 29, 2020
CMH awarded $4 million federal grant

CMH awarded $4 million federal grant LUDINGTON  – West Michigan Community Mental Health (WMCMH) is one of 18 behavioral health care systems in Michigan to share more than $54 million in federal funding to expand services. Of the $54 millison, $4 million is earmarked for WMCMH to continue its work as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) through 2022.…

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Recent deaths, posted April 29, 2020

April 29, 2020

Recent deaths, posted April 29, 2020 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Fanny Riley, 74, of Pentwater died on Thursday, April 23, 2020.  Funeral arrangements are being cared for by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services, Scottville. Michael “Mike” Jon Bursley, 59, of Hart, died on Thursday, April 23, 2020. Thomas Ray Youngstrom, 85, of Mears, died…

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A call to action for  Oceana County leaders and citizens

April 27, 2020

A call to action for  Oceana County leaders and citizens Letter to the editor by Brian Beckman, director, The Ladder Community Center, Shelby. Letters to the editor are the opinion of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Media Group 31, LLC, owner of Mason County Press.  Dear Editor, Dr. Jim Denison writes in The Daily Article…

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Governor extends lockdown, requiring masks in enclosed public places. 

April 24, 2020

Governor extends lockdown, requiring masks in enclosed public places.  LANSING — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed executive order 2020-59, extending her “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order through May 15. The new order will require people to wear homemade face coverings when they enter enclosed public spaces. It will also lift some restrictions on outdoor activities and allow some workers who…

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