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Health department urges whooping cough vaccination

June 5, 2014

Several cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, have recently been identified in the region. District Health Department #10 officials are working with local healthcare providers to assure early diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Officials are strongly encouraging everyone to make sure they have received vaccine to prevent the illness. Pertussis is caused by a bacteria spread through sneezing and…

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Dry fly fishing season is upon us

June 5, 2014
Dry fly fishing season is upon us

For the Love of Fishing. A blog by Sean McDonald. June is the time for dry fly fishing on our local rivers, like the Pere Marquette, the Little Manistee and the Sauble. The Gray Drake Mayfly Hatch is now in full swing. Every night since Memorial Weekend we have had excellent spinner falls of Gray Drakes. Timing is important when…

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Blessing of the duners

June 1, 2014
Blessing of the duners

MEARS — The summer season kicked off at Silver Lake Sand Dunes with Blessing of the Duners. At noon Sunday Father Donn Tufts blessed the duners. May they have a fun and safe summer. – Pam Prior, OCP staff. The event was organized by Silver Lake Dunes Chamber of Commerce.

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DNR announces June/July workshops on new Waterways Program Grant requirement

May 29, 2014

The Department of Natural Resources’ Parks and Recreation Division recently announced a schedule of workshops to discuss the inclusion of a five-year plan as part of the DNR’s Waterways Program Grant application process. This change will allow communities to incorporate local harbors into their budget process just like any other community asset., encouraging a more holistic approach to long-term community goals and recreational benefits to…

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Welcome to the world, Landon!

May 29, 2014

Welcome to the world! Landon Jacob Kruisenga, the son of Jennifer Bromley and Tyler Kruisenga of Shelby, was born May 28, 2014 at Mercy Health – Hackley Birth Center, Muskegon.

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