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Local COVID-19 stats, Aug. 24, 2020.

August 24, 2020

Local COVID-19 stats, Aug. 24, 2020. Since Gov. Whitmer declared a state of emergency in early March, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, District Health Dept. #10 has reported the following cases in Mason, Oceana, Manistee and Lake counties, as of today, Aug. 24, 2020 (population information from U.S. Census Bureau): (Note: Recovered is defined as the number of persons with…

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Thunderstorms likely after midnight.

August 24, 2020

Thunderstorms likely after midnight. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Mostly clear this evening. Scattered thunderstorms developing after midnight. Chance of rain, 50%. Winds north at 5 mph. Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020 Partly cloudy. A stray shower or thunderstorm possible. High 83; low 62…

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Sunset bonfire cancelled.

August 24, 2020

Sunset bonfire cancelled. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Convention and Visitors Bureau has cancelled another sunset bonfire. The bonfire scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 27 at Stearns Park beach has been cancelled due to Gov. Whitmer’s executive order prohibiting gatherings of more than 100 people outdoors. “We are disappointed to again have to cancel one of our favorite events,” said Brandy…

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Around the County: Fountain Fire Aux. Car Wash

August 23, 2020

Around the County: Fountain Fire Aux. Car Wash Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union. FOUNTAIN — The Fountain Area Fire Department Auxiliary held its annual car wash today, Sunday, Aug. 23, at the fire station. The auxiliary assists the fire department in purchasing equipment additional to items funded through tax millage. The auxiliary also provides refreshments…

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Recent deaths, posted Aug. 23, 2020

August 23, 2020

Recent deaths, posted Aug. 23, 2020 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Ruth M. Paul, 83, of Ludington, died on Saturday, August 22, 2020.  Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of…

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