Health

DHD #10 advising residents to take caution during low air quality alert

June 5, 2025

HART — District Health Department #10 encourages residents to take precautions based on current air conditions. The Michigan Department of Environmental, Great Lakes, and Energy issued an air quality alert for Michigan’s entire Lower Peninsula Thursday, June 5. “Due to widespread wildfires in Canada, smoke plumes are moving through the atmosphere and are impacting air quality,” states a DHD #10…

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Employment: Substitute Teacher Consultant – Special Education

January 17, 2025

Employment: Substitute Teacher Consultant – Special Education West Shore ESD has a position vacancy for a Substitute Teacher Consultant – Special Education. Master’s degree and valid teacher certification with special education endorsement or ability to obtain temporary approval required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org.  Send cover letter, resume and credentials to:  Human Resources,…

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Employment: English Learners Paraprofessional

October 31, 2024

Employment: English Learners Paraprofessional This is a paid posting. Posted until Nov. 15, 2024. 

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Harmful algae blooms confirmed in Bass Lake, Hamlin Lake

August 15, 2024

District Health Department #10, in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy, has confirmed harmful algae blooms on Bass Lake near Pentwater and Hamlin Lake near Ludington. Harmful algae blooms were confirmed on Bass Lake Monday, Aug. 12, and Hamlin Lake Tuesday, Aug. 13. Algae blooms can form when there are high nutrient levels within bodies…

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Health department lifts water contact advisory at lighthouse beach, state park playground

August 8, 2024

The lighthouse beach and the Silver Lake State playground no longer contain elevated levels of E. coli. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — After issuing an advisory Wednesday, Aug. 7, urging people to avoid water contact  at the Little Point Sable Lighthouse beach and the playground at Silver Lake State Park due to “unusually high levels” of E. coli bacteria, the District Health Department…

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