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Governor says it’s unlikely schools will reopen this year.

March 27, 2020

Governor says it’s unlikely schools will reopen this year. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, in a radio interview today, said that it is unlikely that Michigan K-12 schools will reopen this school year. Whitmer spoke on WWJ Newsradio and said classrooms should stay closed while the number of COVID-19 cases continue to surge in Michigan. Initially, Whitmer set April 6 as…

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Troopers, deputies arrest man after bloody scene at hotel.

March 27, 2020

Troopers, deputies arrest man after bloody scene at hotel. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 22-year-old Branch man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post early Friday morning, March 27, after he allegedly pulled the fire alarm at the Holiday Inn Express, 4079 W. US 10, and was later apprehended behind the hotel in…

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Community Updates, posted March 27, 2020.

March 27, 2020

Community Updates, posted March 27, 2020. This list is being posted daily on Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. It may be updated frequently throughout the day. It includes community organizations and MCP/OCP advertisers. PLEASE DO NOT POST A CLOSING, CANCELLATION, OR UPDATE IN THE COMMENT SECTION. IT WILL BE REMOVED. If your organization has a closing, cancellation, or…

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Hospital walk-in clinic closes.

March 27, 2020

Hospital walk-in clinic closes. LUDINGTON — The walk-in clinic at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital has temporarily shut down, along with all Spectrum Health walk-in clinics. Spectrum Health is offering alternatives for accessing health care for non-life-threatening emergencies. People experiencing emergencies should call 911 immediately. To limit unnecessary exposure to COVID-19, Spectrum Health has enabled its primary care and most of its specialty…

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Recent deaths, posted March 27, 2020

March 27, 2020

Recent deaths, posted March 27, 2020 The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: June E. Dombrouski, 95, of Irons died on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at her home.  Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services. Craig S. Berry, 69, of Chandler, Ariz., and formerly of Scottville, died Wednesday, March 4, 2020.  Burial will take place…

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