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An Outdoor Recreation Treasure in Ottawa County

March 7, 2020

An Outdoor Recreation Treasure in Ottawa County Watson Country Outdoor Report. By Joan Young, MCP/OCP outdoors writer. The Watson Country Outdoor Report is a presentation of the Watson Auto Group, selling Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Fiat in Ludington, Manistee, Benzie and Rockford. “Every season there’s a reason to visit Watson Country. For more information, visit watsoncountry.com. It’s not too early to…

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ESD team provides support for autism from childhood into adulthood.

March 6, 2020

ESD team provides support for autism from childhood into adulthood. By Stephanie Wagner, MCP/OCP writer. West Shore School News is a presentation of the West Shore Educational Service District in coordination with Mason County Press/Oceana County Press. In 1990, approximately 1,200 students in Michigan met the educational disability criteria for autism support services. By 2018, that number had increased to…

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Mariani named chief nursing officer of Ludington hospital.

March 3, 2020

Mariani named chief nursing officer of Ludington hospital. LUDINGTON — Meleah Mariani has been named the chief nursing officer at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, effective immediately. She has been serving as interim CNO at the Ludington Hospital since December 2019 while recruitment efforts were underway for the position. For nearly six years, Mariani has served as CNO at Spectrum Health…

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Outdoor Report: He couldn’t color and I couldn’t tie my shoes

February 29, 2020

Outdoor Report: He couldn’t color and I couldn’t tie my shoes By Mark Platt, MCP/OCP outdoors writer. The Watson Country Outdoor Report is a presentation of the Watson Auto Group, selling Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Fiat in Ludington, Manistee, Benzie and Rockford. “Every season there’s a reason to visit Watson Country. For more information, visit watsoncountry.com. The outdoors brings people…

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Obituary: Zackary Aaron Snider, 28, Hart.

February 27, 2020

Obituary: Zackary Aaron Snider, 28, Hart. Zackary Aaron Snider, 28, of Hart, went home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, while snowmobiling; something he loved.  He was born March 29, 1991, in Shelby, the son of Andy and Beth (Riley) Snider. Zack graduated from Hart High School, class of 2009, and continued his education…

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