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West Shore Bank assists local businesses with relief funds.

April 15, 2020

West Shore Bank assists local businesses with relief funds. LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has already had success in helping over 100 business customers acquire more than $17 million in funding through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) provided by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.  These initial funds will help protect nearly 2,000 jobs in west Michigan.…

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State offering “warm line” for individuals with mental health conditions.

April 14, 2020

State offering “warm line” for individuals with mental health conditions. LANSING — Starting today, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is launching a statewide warm line for Michiganders living with persistent mental health conditions. The warm line will connect individuals with certified peer support specialists who have lived experiences of behavioral health issues, trauma or personal crises,…

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Spartan News: Taking care of kids’ needs under all circumstances.

April 14, 2020

Spartan News: Taking care of kids’ needs under all circumstances. Spartan News is a service of Mason County Central Schools in coordination with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — During normal times, Mason County Central’s Denise Jones keeps pretty busy making sure students with economic and social challenges are taken care of. Among the many titles she…

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MCP’s The Scoop: Answers about COVID-19.

April 14, 2020

MCP’s The Scoop: Answers about COVID-19. If you have questions about COVID-19, this is the video you need to watch — all the way through. Today on MCP’s The Scoop, we talk about some important topics regarding COVID-19. Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with George Davis, clinical supervisor and registered nurse from District Health Department #10, Helen Johnson, chief operating officer and…

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Teacher Tuesday: MCC’s Linn Urka, a bittersweet retirement. 

April 14, 2020

Teacher Tuesday: MCC’s Linn Urka, a bittersweet retirement.  By Kate Krieger, MCP Staff Writer. Teacher Tuesday is a presentation of Metalworks. Metalworks is a small, family-run company with facilities located in Ludington and Manistee, manufacturing metal office filing systems. Be sure to show your support by liking the Metalworks Facebook page here. Mason County Press is featuring area educators each…

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