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County buildings closing.

March 19, 2020

County buildings closing. All Mason County office buildings are closing to the public, including the Mason County Courthouse in Ludington, Building, Zoning and Drain Commission offices in Scottville, the Mason County Airport Terminal in Pere Marquette Township and Mason County Animal Control facility in Pere Marquette Township. The courthouse, airport terminal and animal control will be closed effective 5 p.m.…

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Vital funding for small businesses gains Michigan strategic fund support

March 19, 2020

Vital funding for small businesses gains Michigan strategic fund support LANSING — Economic assistance for small businesses around Michigan that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 virus gained approval from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today. “We understand small businesses across our state are facing unprecedented challenges as we take every step possible to…

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Deputies respond to crash, investigating larceny. 

March 19, 2020

Deputies respond to crash, investigating larceny.  The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a three vehicle crash at US 10 and Nelson Road in Pere Marquette Township Wednesday, March 18 about 1:40 p.m. There were no injuries, according to Sheriff Kim…

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The Scoop: Hospital officials discuss coronavirus response.

March 18, 2020

The Scoop: Hospital officials discuss coronavirus response. LUDINGTON — Today on a special edition of MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with officials from Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital about the local efforts taking place to assist the community during the coronavirus threat. Kate speaks with Helen Jonson, chief operating officer/interim president; Meleah Mariani, chief nursing officer; John Sella, controller, regional…

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DNR closes state owned shooting ranges, restricts access at offices.

March 18, 2020

DNR closes state owned shooting ranges, restricts access at offices. In accordance with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendations designed to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has closed DNR shooting ranges and will restrict general public walk-in traffic at facilities statewide. The restrictions will…

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