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Farmers, food works, inspectors continue critical work. LUDINGTON — Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Gary McDowell today reminded Michiganders that most components of the food and agriculture sector are part of the nation’s critical infrastructure and remain open and operating under Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order that took effect at 12:01 a.m., Tuesday,…
Republic Services announces service changes. Republic Services refuse hauler has announced that it is making some service changes during the duration of Gov. Whitmer’s executive order’s related to the COVID-19 crisis. Republic Waste has service contracts with the cities of Ludington and Scottville and Pere Marquette Charter Township. Service changes for curbside pickup include: Drivers will not be authorized to…
First COVID-19 death in DHD #10 region. District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) announced the first COVID-19 death in the district’s 10-county jurisdiction Thursday, March 26. The individual from Mecosta County was an 82-year-old man who was admitted to Spectrum Health in Big Rapids Wednesday, March 25. “We wish to express our heartfelt sympathies to the family who lost their loved…
Seasonal road weight restrictions lifted March 30. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Road Commission announced today that seasonal weight restrictions on all Mason County roads will be lifted effective at 6 a.m. on Monday, March 30.
DNR determines charter fishing and guide operations are not permitted LANSING — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has determined that charter and fishing guide operations that involve boats, canoes and other marine vessels are not currently permitted, in accordance with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendations designed to help prevent the spread of…
