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Spectrum to host blood drives, beginning Thursday.

March 9, 2015

LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital (SHLH) will host a new series of blood donation drives, featuring a new supplier of blood to the local hospital—Michigan Blood. Like most Spectrum Health hospitals (and many others in Michigan) the system’s hospital in Ludington has contracted with Grand Rapids-based Michigan Blood to be its primary source for all blood supplies. “While we…

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You’re going to have to wait a little longer for those Girl Scout cookies.

March 5, 2015

Sad news for those who anxiously wait for their annual Girl Scout cookies — you’re going to have to wait a little longer. The Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore Council has announced that there is a delay in delivery of the cookies due to one of the two bakers of Girl Scouts cookies not being able to keep…

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Coffee with a Cop

March 4, 2015
Coffee with a Cop

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. MEARS — A new community relations program offered by the Hart post of the Michigan State Police kicked off Wednesday morning, March 4, at the Golden Eatery. “Coffee with a Cop” is a state-wide program aimed at improving community relations for the MSP, and Community Service Trooper Dan Thomas decided to implement it locally. “It’s…

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Service club sets March meetings

March 1, 2015

PENTWATER — Pentwater Service Club’s March meetings will feature some interesting topics. March 12: Local attorney and club member John “Buz” Graettinger will talk about a new Michigan law that can provide more favorable tax treatment for children who inherit residential property from their parents. March 19: Club member and avid traveler Ted Towl will educate attendees about Antarctica. March…

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Relay For Life kickoff March 5

February 25, 2015
Relay For Life kickoff March 5

SHELBY — Relay For Life of Oceana County will host its kickoff event at the Shelby United Methodist Church Thursday, March 5, at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited. Teams and survivors are encouraged to attend; sign up; and receive team packet information. Refreshments will be available. For more information, check out the organization’s Facebook Page.    

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Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks