Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Weekly Update, April 30, 2020. The following was submitted by Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital: If you have specific questions about hospital operations, please contact the hospital directly at 231-843-2591. The hospital does not respond to questions asked on the MCP or OCP Facebook pages. Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is providing a weekly update regarding activities and…
Recent deaths, posted April 30, 2020 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Terry Francis Coulier, 66, of Hart, died on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. Jack D. Lake, 87, of Shelby, died on Monday, April 27, 2020. Donald L. Simpson, 90, of Hart, died on Tuesday, April 28, 2020. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths.…
Drive-through COVID-19 testing site opens in Shelby. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — A new drive-through COVID-19 testing site opened Wednesday, April 29, at Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc., giving local residents easier access to testing. The new testing site is located across the street from Mercy Health Partners Lakeshore campus. Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc. and District Health Department…
CMH awarded $4 million federal grant LUDINGTON – West Michigan Community Mental Health (WMCMH) is one of 18 behavioral health care systems in Michigan to share more than $54 million in federal funding to expand services. Of the $54 millison, $4 million is earmarked for WMCMH to continue its work as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) through 2022.…
Recent deaths, posted April 29, 2020 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Fanny Riley, 74, of Pentwater died on Thursday, April 23, 2020. Funeral arrangements are being cared for by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services, Scottville. Michael “Mike” Jon Bursley, 59, of Hart, died on Thursday, April 23, 2020. Thomas Ray Youngstrom, 85, of Mears, died…
9 COVID-19 cases in Oceana County. Two additional positive cases of COVID-19 were reported in Oceana County by District Health Department #10 Tuesday, April 28, bringing the county’s total to nine cases with one death. In Mason County, there are seven positive COVID-19 cases, while Newaygo County has 18 cases. Neither county has a reported death from COVID-19. In Muskegon…
Drive-up COVID-19 testing site opens in Shelby. SHELBY — Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc. and District Health Department #10 announced a new partnership to open a testing site at the community health center clinic in Shelby across from the street from Mercy Health Partners Lakeshore campus. The site will be open Wednesday, April 29, and interested individuals should call the…
Ferry Ghost Town Day canceled. FERRY — The annual summer event, Ferry Ghost Town Day, is canceled due to COVID-19 precautions. Ghost Town Day 2020 was scheduled for Saturday, July 25. Organizers announced on the event’s Facebook page Tuesday, April 28, that it is canceled. One of the highlight events during the festivities is the Greased Pig Contest. The unique…
Lake’s high water level threatens cottages. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. COLFAX TOWNSHIP — Several cottages on School Section Lake near Walkerville are threatened by high water levels, but owners are hopeful their summer homes will survive. The Great Lakes and surrounding inland lakes are experiencing record-high levels. Mark Boertman, who owns two next-door cottages on the south side of the…
Wine & Art Event canceled. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Women’s Club has canceled its annual Wine & Art Event at the Pentwater Yacht Club scheduled for May 17 due to COVID-19. The event benefits the club’s scholarship fund for Pentwater High School seniors, and the group is committed to finding other projects to raise scholarship money. Anyone who wishes to…
Sand Dunes Jeep Invasion postponed to September. MEARS — “As a result of continued concerns over COVID-19 and in order to deliver the event while protecting the health and safety of our attendees, participants, exhibitors and staff, the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Jeep Invasion has been postponed,” states a press release from event organizers. The event, which attracts over 1,000…
Hesperia Family Fun Fest canceled. HESPERIA — The Hesperia Family Fest, which takes place annually over the Fourth of July holiday, has been canceled due to COVID-19. “It is with deep regret that I inform you of our recent decision to cancel our 2020 Hesperia Family Fun Fest,” states President Scott Rumsey in a post on the Hesperia Area Chamber…
DNR to allow open burning; permits still required. Just over a month since it suspended open burning across the state in response to COVID-19 concerns, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced that it will begin issuing burn permits starting Tuesday, April 28. “We’re going to issue burn permits based on local fire risk and weather conditions, just as we…
Home owners scare off burglar. #OceanaCountyCrime SHELBY — Michigan State Police troopers are investigating an attempted home invasion that was reported in the 100 block of First Street Sunday, April 26, at 11:15 p.m., said Sgt. Dan Thomas. Someone attempted to break into the back window of a residence, but the homeowners scared the burglar off, Thomas said. Other MSP…
2 more COVID-19 cases reported in Oceana County. Two additional COVID-19 cases were reported in Oceana County by District Health Department #10 Monday, April 27, bringing the county’s total to seven reported cases with one death. There are now six reported cases in Mason County and 16 in Newaygo County. No deaths from the coronavirus are reported in those neighboring…
Dunes ORV area opening slated for June 3. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Visitors to the Silver Lake State Park ORV Area in Oceana County can tentatively plan for an opening date of Wednesday, June 3, states a press release from the DNR. “The decision is in response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s extension, through May 15, of her ‘Stay Home, Stay Safe’ Executive…
HPD report. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, April 16, 2020: – 12:31 p.m., larceny, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. – 1:12 p.m., found property, 500 block of East Main Street, City of Hart – 5:15 p.m., suspicious situation, 300 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. – 7:31 p.m., domestic…
Sheriff’s weekend report. The following is Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity over the weekend: Friday, April 24, 2020: – 4:17 a.m., a 31-year-old Holton man was arrested for driving while license suspended, Skeels Road, Greenwood Township. – 10:02 p.m., a 35-year-old Hart man was arrested for disorderly conduct, North Ridge Road, Golden Township. Saturday, April 25, 2020: – 4:05 p.m.,…
Woman arrested for stabbing boyfriend’s neck with screwdriver. #OceanaCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 34-year-old Muskegon woman was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies Saturday, April 25, shortly after 1 a.m. after allegedly stabbing her boyfriend in the neck with a screwdriver, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The incident occurred at a residence on South Oceana Drive. The victim, who…
Fifth COVID-19 case reported in Oceana County. District Health Department #10 reported a new case of COVID-19 in Oceana County Sunday, April 26, bringing the county’s total to five cases. One person in Oceana County has died from the virus. Neighboring Newaygo County has 16 reported coronavirus cases, and Mason County has five total, according to DHD #10. No COVID-19…
A call to action for Oceana County leaders and citizens Letter to the editor by Brian Beckman, director, The Ladder Community Center, Shelby. Letters to the editor are the opinion of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Media Group 31, LLC, owner of Mason County Press. Dear Editor, Dr. Jim Denison writes in The Daily Article…
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