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Spring horticulture meeting canceled.

March 13, 2020

Spring horticulture meeting canceled. NEW ERA — Given the developing situation with the novel coronavirus, MSU Extension has made the decision to cancel the West Central Spring Horticulture Meeting that was scheduled for Monday, March 23, at the New Era Reformed Church. “In addition to our personal desire here at the Oceana County office to make sure we keep everyone…

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Schools making plans to handle state-wide coronavirus cancellation.

March 13, 2020

Schools making plans to handle state-wide coronavirus cancellation. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. Oceana County school leaders provided preliminary plans to their communities Friday, March 13, to deal with Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s executive order that all Michigan K-12 schools will be closed March 16 through April 5 in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak. Whitmer made the announcement during a press…

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Ag banquet rescheduled.

March 13, 2020
Ag banquet rescheduled.

Ag banquet rescheduled. NEW ERA — The 15th Annual Oceana Agriculture and Natural Resource Banquet originally scheduled for March 19 at the New Era Reformed Church has been rescheduled to April 23 in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak. “Given the developing situation with the novel coronavirus, the Oceana Agriculture and Natural Resources Banquet Committee has elected to tentatively re-schedule…

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Governor orders all K-12 schools close beginning next week.

March 12, 2020
Governor orders all K-12 schools close beginning next week.

Governor orders all K-12 schools close beginning next week. LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has ordered all K-12 schools in the state of Michigan to be closed beginning Monday, March 16 though April 5 in an effort to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state.  “This is a necessary step to protect our kids, our families, and our…

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WSCC transitioning many classes to online, cancels several events.

March 12, 2020

WSCC transitioning many classes to online, cancels several events. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College officials are taking steps to move many of its classes online for the remainder of the semester and is postponing or canceling some events scheduled in the next several weeks due to the developing coronavirus situation. On Wednesday, President Scott Ward appointed a task…

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