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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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Oceana court sentencings; escapee sent to prison

December 27, 2014
Oceana court sentencings; escapee sent to prison

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. 27th Circuit Court HART — The following were sentenced recently by 27th Circuit Court Judge Anthony A. Monton: – Terry Donald Pearo, 22, of 260 McLaren Lake Rd., Hesperia, was found guilty Dec. 8 of probation violation. He was sentenced Dec. 22 to a minimum of two years to a maximum of 10 years in…

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UPDATE: High school break-in suspects identified

December 26, 2014
UPDATE: High school break-in suspects identified

HART — Warrants are being sought for three suspects identified in the break-in at Hart High School Friday morning, Dec. 26. Police are seeking warrants for an 18-year-old Hart man, who has confessed to the crime, said Lt. Craig Mast of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, along with two other male suspects ages 17 and a 16. Janitors discovered the…

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Celebrate the holidays responsibly

December 26, 2014
Celebrate the holidays responsibly

HART — With the holiday season upon us, the Michigan State Police is encouraging citizens to celebrate responsibly. If your holiday party involves alcohol, designate a sober driver before the party begins. In addition, party hosts are asked to make sure all guests leave with a sober driver. “Driving under the influence of alcohol endangers everyone, from the driver to…

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Police tracking high school break-in suspects

December 26, 2014
Police tracking high school break-in suspects

HART — Janitors discovered what are believed to be three suspects who broke into Hart High School shortly after 7 a.m. Friday, Dec. 26. The suspects ran off, and Oceana County Sheriff’s deputies are currently tracking them with the assistance of the Mason County K-9 unit. “The janitorial staff found that someone had broken in to the high school,” states…

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