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State park campgrounds closed; parks stay open for now

March 23, 2020

State park campgrounds closed; parks stay open for now LANSING — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources today announced that, in response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Executive Order 2020-21, it will close state park campgrounds, overnight lodging facilities and shelters, effective now through at least April 13. State parks and recreation areas will remain open to provide residents with opportunities to…

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First positive COVID-19 case reported in Manistee County.


March 23, 2020

First positive COVID-19 case reported in Manistee County.
 District Health Department #10 reported the first confirmed positive case of COVID-19 in a Manistee County resident Monday March 23, “DHD#10 is working quickly to investigate this case and to determine if there were any exposures to this individual,” states a press release. “We ask that individuals please follow Governor Whitmer’s orders…

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78th District Court arraignments, March 23, 2020.

March 23, 2020

78th District Court arraignments, March 23, 2020. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Angela Ann Hovey, 40, of 1021 E. Adams Rd., Hart, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of a illegal sale/use of a financial transaction device. Bail: $5,000/personal. Preliminary exam:…

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No COVID-19 cases in Oceana County, 3 in DHD #10 area.

March 23, 2020

No COVID-19 cases in Oceana County, 3 in DHD #10 area. In a 10-county area, there are presently three positive COVID-19 cases in the District Health Department #10 jurisdiction. No cases have been reported in Oceana County. As of Monday, March 23, at 2:30 p.m., there are positive cases in Newaygo, Wexford and Kalkaska counties. A positive case was also…

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Missing woman found.

March 23, 2020

Missing woman found. GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 73-year-old woman from the Comstock Park area who had been missing for about 20 hours was found “conscious and alert” by law enforcement, said Michigan State Police Sgt. Dan Thomas of the Hart post. The Michigan State Police Aviation Unit found her Dodge Grand Caravan in the area of Webster Road and 92nd…

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