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CMH launches COVID-19 emotional support line

April 24, 2020

CMH launches COVID-19 emotional support line LUDINGTON — West Michigan Community Mental Health has launched a COVID-19 emotional support line to assist those struggling with stress, anxiety and depression related to the ongoing pandemic. The toll free line, which goes live on Monday, April 27, is available to anyone in the community who needs emotional support.  “During uncertain times, it’s…

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Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Weekly Update, April 21, 2020. 

April 21, 2020

Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Weekly Update, April 21, 2020.  The following was submitted by Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital: Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is providing a weekly update regarding activities and current happenings related to the COVID-19 pandemic.   We encourage you to visit spectrumhealth.org/covid-19. The dashboard below reflects the 16-county region served by Spectrum Health. Local information can be found on the District…

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Distant learning has been a collaborative effort of area schools.

April 21, 2020

Distant learning has been a collaborative effort of area schools. West Shore School News is a presentation of the West Shore Educational School District. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Several area public schools are launching distant learning programs beginning the end of this week with the official kickoff beginning April 27. The continuity of learning programs, also known…

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Recent deaths, posted April 21, 2020

April 21, 2020

Recent deaths, posted April 21, 2020 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: William D. Stevens, 86, of Hart, died on Friday, April 10, 2020. Countess Marlene Schihl, 85, of Shelby, died on Friday, April 10, 2020. James “Jim”Albert Carlson, 82, of Pentwater, died on Sunday, April 19, 2020. Johanna VanderSlice, 94, of New Era, died on…

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Two men die in head-on crash.

April 20, 2020

Two men die in head-on crash. Third victim airlifted from the scene. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. COLFAX TOWNSHIP — Two men, ages 20 and 24, died in a head-on crash Monday, April 20, around 5:30 p.m. on 176th Avenue and Rossell Lake Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The men were northbound in a Honda Accord that was…

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