COVID-19 2020

The Scoop: Rep. Jack O’Malley talks about school closings, recreation.

April 1, 2020

The Scoop: Rep. Jack O’Malley talks about school closings, recreation. Today on The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with State Rep. Jack O’Malley, who represents Mason County in the House of Representatives in Lansing. O’Malley discusses some of the recent topics related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Scoop is presented by West Shore Bank.

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MCC cancels preschool, kindergarten registration nights.

April 1, 2020

MCC cancels preschool, kindergarten registration nights. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central has cancelled its Victory Early Childhood Center preschool registration and Scottville Elementary kindergarten registration nights which were scheduled for April. At this time contact the below buildings for enrollment and registration questions.  Kindergarten enrollment: Scottville Lower Elementary: 231-757-4701, ext 520 or 231-757-3713, ext 110, kindergarten enrollment. Preschool enrollment: Victory…

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FiveCAP modifies but continues services to community

April 1, 2020

FiveCAP modifies but continues services to community SCOTTVILLE — FiveCAP has announced that its offices will remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Extra precautions are being taken to keep common areas and offices clean and sanitized. There is a limit to three clients allowed in the reception area at one time, keeping a 6 feet distance when in personal contact. …

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DNR closes Tippy Dam; monitoring state parks.

March 31, 2020

DNR closes Tippy Dam; monitoring state parks. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources today closed the Tippy Dam Recreation Area in Manistee County, due to the large amount of visitors, mostly fishermen (and women) violating the governor’s social distancing orders. Tippy Dam has seen a drastic increase in visitors, including people from all areas of the state. This type of…

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Food Club serves over 400 households so far during pandemic.

March 31, 2020

Food Club serves over 400 households so far during pandemic. LUDINGTON — The Lakeshore Food Club served over 400 households since transitioning to a new box distribution model earlier this month. The transition and current pandemic has meant that operations run a bit differently at the LFC. The facility is currently staffed by staff from three area non-profits – United…

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