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Community Updates, posted March 24, 2020.

March 24, 2020

Community Updates, posted March 24, 2020. This list is being posted daily on Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. It may be updated frequently throughout the day. It includes community organizations and MCP/OCP advertisers. PLEASE DO NOT POST A CLOSING, CANCELLATION, OR UPDATE IN THE COMMENT SECTION. IT WILL BE REMOVED. If your organization has a closing, cancellation, or…

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Obituary: Jeffery Eric Freese, 58, of Marshall.

March 24, 2020

Obituary: Jeffery Eric Freese, 58, of Marshall. Jeffery Eric Freese, 58, of Marshall, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 20, 2020. Jeff was born on December 13, 1961 in Hart, the son of the late Norval “Gene” and Marva (Paulsen) Freese. He graduated from Pentwater High School and attended Ferris State University. He served his country in the United States…

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Recent deaths, posted March 24, 2020

March 24, 2020

Recent deaths, posted March 24, 2020 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Thomas A. Schaner, 77, of Hart died on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Lewis Homer Raskey, 85, of Hart, died on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Anna LaVerle Nixon, 100, of Hart, died on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Robert Dale Six, 71, of Montague, died on…

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State park campgrounds closed; parks stay open for now

March 23, 2020

State park campgrounds closed; parks stay open for now LANSING — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources today announced that, in response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Executive Order 2020-21, it will close state park campgrounds, overnight lodging facilities and shelters, effective now through at least April 13. State parks and recreation areas will remain open to provide residents with opportunities to…

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Governor issues stay at home order, for three weeks.

March 23, 2020

Governor issues stay at home order, for three weeks. LANSING — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive Order (EO 2020-21), directing all Michigan businesses and operations to temporarily suspend in-person operations that are not necessary to sustain or protect life. The order also directs Michiganders to stay in their homes unless they’re a part of that…

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