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Retiring Africa missionaries to preach last sermon Sunday. 

October 30, 2020

Retiring Africa missionaries to preach last sermon Sunday.  LUDINGTON — After 37 years in the African mission field, Jim and Becky Petersen are retiring. The couple will be in Ludington on Sunday, Nov. 1 to preach their last sermon, in the place where their mission career began, Prayer and Praise Assembly of God, 509 N. Staffon St. Jim served as…

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Hospital restricts visitors amongst COVID increases.

October 30, 2020

Hospital restricts visitors amongst COVID increases. LUDINGTON — As a result of significantly increasing numbers of patients admitted with COVID-19, Spectrum Health is revising its visitor policies to reduce the number of people in its Grand Rapids and regional hospitals and outpatient care sites.  Effective Thursday, Oct. 29, adult patients are allowed one adult family member or guest per patient.…

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WSCC corrections academy graduation is today.

October 30, 2020

WSCC corrections academy graduation is today. VICTORY TOWNSHIP – West Shore Community College’s corrections academy will hold its 11th academy class graduation today, Friday, Oct. 30, at 4 p.m. at the Riemer Regional Public Safety Training Center, 6050 N. U.S. 31.  A group of area corrections officers have completed the Michigan Sheriffs Coordinating and Training Council (MSCTC) approved 160-hour certification…

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Lawnmower larceny tops police activity.

October 30, 2020

Lawnmower larceny tops police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020: – 1:08 a.m., larceny of lawn mowers, 1700 block of North Benson Road, Branch Township. The complainant reported the theft of…

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COVID-19 outbreak at Oakview Medical Care Facility.

October 29, 2020

COVID-19 outbreak at Oakview Medical Care Facility. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. UPDATE: This article was updated Friday, Oct. 30, after receiving additional details from Oakview Administrator Jannice Lamm. A call to the medical care facility Wednesday, Oct. 28, requesting more details about the outbreak was not immediately returned. LUDINGTON — Oakview Medical Care Facility is currently in “breakout status” with 12…

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