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Sen. VanderWall calling on Michigan health director to do better job with vaccines.

January 6, 2021

Sen. VanderWall calling on Michigan health director to do better job with vaccines. LANSING — Michigan is currently ranked 45th by the Centers for Disease Control in distributing the COVID-19 vaccine. Sen. Curt VanderWall, R-Ludington, is calling on Dr. Robert Gordon, director of Michigan Health and Human Services, to focus on distributing the vaccine rather than serving on the Biden…

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Health department preparing for next phase of vaccinations. 

January 6, 2021

Health department preparing for next phase of vaccinations.  District Health Department #10 continues to vaccinate individuals in Phase 1A of the priority group. In a press release issued today, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, the health department reported that to date it has vaccinated approximately 604 individuals including DHD#10 staff, EMS, medical first responders, and people in medical care facilities. “As…

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Teacher Spotlight: LAC’s Melissa Anderson

January 6, 2021

Teacher Spotlight: LAC’s Melissa Anderson By Kate Krieger-Watkins, staff writer. Teacher Spotlight is a presentation of Shelby State Bank, www.shelbystatebank.com with offices in Ludington, Pentwater, Shelby, Hart, Hesperia, Manistee, Montague, Whitehall, North Muskegon, and Fruitport.  LUDINGTON – Who knew checking out a book about becoming an educator in second grade could set the stage for Melissa Anderson’s life-long career? Anderson,…

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FiveCAP Toys for Tots/Gifts for Teens distributes Christmas gifts to more than 814 children

January 6, 2021

FiveCAP Toys for Tots/Gifts for Teens distributes Christmas gifts to more than 814 children SCOTTVILLE — Christmas morning was brighter for hundreds of children in Manistee and Mason counties, thanks to the 48th Toys for Tots/Gifts for Teens, and the generosity of area businesses and community members.  The Toys for Tots/Gifts for Teens program, spearheaded by FiveCAP, Inc. made sure…

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Ludington hospital names new chief operating officer.

January 6, 2021

Ludington hospital names new chief operating officer. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital officials today announced Jeremy Vronko as its new chief operating officer effective January 24, 2021. Vronko will oversee operations at Ludington Hospital. In his new role, Vronko has oversight of all Ludington outpatient clinical operations including laboratory, medical imaging, rehabilitation services, cancer center, and emergency services, as…

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