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Salvation Army can help with utilities

March 9, 2014
Salvation Army can help with utilities

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — The Salvation Army of Ludington is available to help those who have had a difficult winter. “This has been a difficult winter for many people,” Capt. Timothy McPherson said. Residents of Mason or Oceana counties can call ahead to make an appointment to discuss utility assistance. Right now there is a two week wait.…

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Spring forward

March 8, 2014

Daylight Savings Time begins at 1 a.m. Sunday morning. At that time set your clocks ahead one hour.

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Neighborhood bloggers, citizen journalists wanted

March 8, 2014

Oceana County Press is looking for neighborhood bloggers and citizen journalists and photographers. We want people who enjoy writing about what’s going on in their neck of the woods. At this time, these are not paid positions. We are hoping to have people join us who are willing to invest their time into this service and allow us to build…

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March is colorectal cancer awareness month

March 7, 2014

March is Colorectal Awareness Month: DHD#10  Offers Free Screening! Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer related deaths in Michigan and in the United States for both men and women. Locally, the District Health Department #10 service area has colorectal cancer death rates above that of the state of Michigan. Colorectal cancer survival is most impacted by early…

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Spectrum’s new helistop saves time and lives

March 7, 2014
Spectrum’s new helistop saves time and lives

LUDINGTON — The new helistop landing pad at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital has been used about five times since it opened on Jan. 22. Previously the helicopter landed at Mason County Airport in order to transfer emergency patients to Grand Rapids, taking away valuable time. The flight takes about 30 minutes to downtown Grand Rapids, but an additional 15 minutes…

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