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Hospital seeks to limit flu with Healthy Visitors initiative

December 29, 2014

LUDINGTON — To help limit the spread of flu, all Spectrum Health hospitals, including Ludington, are requesting that people with flu-like symptoms refrain from visiting patients at the hospital. “Precautions are necessary as flu season escalates, to protect vulnerable patients, as well as other visitors and staff,” said Lisa Morrill, infection control director at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. “We are trying…

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West Shore Bank hires new credit officer.

December 17, 2014
West Shore Bank hires new credit officer.

LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has announced the addition of Thomas Rinness as vice president, credit officer. In this role Rinness will oversee and manage the commercial loan processing, credit department, retail credit administration and collection departments. “Tom’s experience and industry knowledge make him a valuable addition to the West Shore Bank team,” said Raymond Biggs, president and CEO. Rinness’…

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Welcome to the world! Recent births.

December 16, 2014
Welcome to the world! Recent births.

Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook.  Welcome to the world! Cain Jadiel Hernandez, the son of Guadalupe and Rodolfo Hernandez Jr. of Ludington, was born Dec. 8, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Adalynn Rae Hilton, the daughter of Sara and Robert Hilton of Pentwater, was born Dec. 8, 2014 at Spectrum…

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Hospital staff assists public with Affordable Care Act.

December 16, 2014

LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health staff worked with nearly 50 families this past Saturday from Mason, Oceana, Lake and Manistee counties to explain options to help them choose between the various plans available to them for health care coverage under the Affordable Care Act. They also made appointments for additional enrollment help, and assisted people with how to sign up for coverage. A…

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Mason Co. robbery may be related to Muskegon Co. robbery.

December 15, 2014
Mason Co. robbery may be related to Muskegon Co. robbery.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  BRANCH TWP. — Investigators from Michigan State Police are trying to determine if a Saturday night armed robbery at a northeastern Muskegon County store and Friday night’s armed robbery in Branch are related. Det. Lt. David Johnson of the MSP Hart post said the Bailey Grocery Store, located just south of the Newaygo County line, was…

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