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EF ‘moving forward as planned’ amid coronavirus.

March 12, 2020

EF ‘moving forward as planned’ amid coronavirus. ‘As each day develops we all watch, learn, and attempt to calibrate to a rapidly changing situation,’ promoters said. ROTHBURY — The Electric Forest Festival, which attracts at least 40,000 people from across the country and other countries every year in June, is planing to go on as scheduled amid the coronavirus pandemic.…

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MHSAA suspends post-season events.

March 12, 2020

MHSAA suspends post-season events. Shelby, Pentwater district final basketball games canceled. District final basketball games for both the Shelby and Pentwater varsity boys basketball teams that were scheduled for Friday, March 13, have been canceled as the Michigan High School Athletic Association has suspended all postseason events. MHSAA made the announcement Thursday, March 12, at 3 p.m. “Postseason events sponsored…

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Medical care facility suspends non-medical visits.

March 12, 2020

Medical care facility suspends non-medical visits. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — In order to protect residents from the coronavirus, the Oceana County Medical Care Facility has suspended all non-medical visits, according to OCMCF Administrator Gary Davis. There are certain exceptions to the suspension, including allowing family to visit a severely ill resident, Davis said. In those cases, visitors would…

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No fans allowed for Pentwater district finals game in midst of coronavirus.

March 12, 2020

No fans allowed for Pentwater district finals game in midst of coronavirus. Parents/guardians and essential administrative personnel allowed. PENTWATER — High school district finals basketball games across the state will be played in nearly empty gyms in the wake of the coronavirus. The Pentwater Varsity Boys Basketball Team plays in the finals Friday, March 13, in Marion. Instead of a…

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Health concerns cause Family AfFAIR cancellation. 

March 12, 2020

Health concerns cause Family AfFAIR cancellation.  SCOTTVILLE — The Family AfFAIR event scheduled for Saturday, March 14 has been cancelled due to concerns over COVID-19 (coronavirus). Booth participants will be contacted via email according to their application later this morning. Businesses that made donations for door prizes will be held over until next year or arrangements can be made by…

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