COVID-19 2020

West Shore Art Fair cancelled.

April 15, 2020

West Shore Art Fair cancelled. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Center for the Arts executive committee has cancelled the annual West Shore Art Fair which had been scheduled for July 4 and 5. A press release stated: “With ongoing concerns of the spread of COVID-19 the committee decided it was in the best interest of our community, the artists participating…

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From Kim Cole, Sheriff of Mason County.

April 15, 2020

From Kim Cole, Sheriff of Mason County. In the recent weeks, our community has had to make many adjustments to our normal, everyday lives in an effort to win the battle with the COVID-19 pandemic.  It is no surprise to us at the Sheriff’s Office that Mason County has accepted that challenge and is clearly winning that battle.  Although there…

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Governor signs long term care facilities executive order.

April 15, 2020

Governor signs long term care facilities executive order. LANSING — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-50, to establish procedures in long-term care facilities to protect the health and safety of both their employees and residents. At Michigan’s long-term care facilities, residents and employees live and work in confined spaces, and the lack of personal protective equipment makes it…

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Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Weekly Update, April 13. 

April 15, 2020

Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Weekly Update, April 13.  The following was submitted by Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital: Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is providing a weekly update regarding activities and current happenings related to the COVID-19 pandemic.  We encourage you to visit spectrumhealth.org for resources and information, including a dashboard updated daily with information about the number of people who have been tested…

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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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