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French promoted to hospital patient safety and quality director.

November 18, 2016

French promoted to hospital patient safety and quality director.  #MasonCountyNews. LUDINGTON – Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital has combined its patient safety and quality initiatives under the leadership of Jody French. French’s promotion to patient safety and quality director was announced by Helen Johnson, chief nursing officer. French previously headed the clinical quality department. Her new position includes those functions, with…

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COVE asking for turkeys.

November 18, 2016

COVE asking for turkeys. #MasonCountyCares. LUDINGTON — COVE (Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters) is trying to help out some families in need this Thanksgiving. The agency is asking people who buy a turkey for their family dinner to buy a second one and donate it for a family who can’t afford to buy one. Deadline for turning in turkeys is Tuesday,…

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West Shore Bank kicks off ‘Spirit of Giving’ campaign.

November 17, 2016

West Shore Bank kicks off ‘Spirit of Giving’ campaign.  LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank, Shop-N-Save in Ludington and Benzonia, Hansen Foods in Hart, and Family Fare in Manistee, are teaming up this holiday season and challenging area residents and businesses to show their “Spirit of Giving.” This is West Shore Bank’s eighth year to team up with local food store…

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Minor injury in 2-vehicle crash.

November 17, 2016

Minor injury in 2-vehicle crash. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A two-vehicle crash on US 31 south of Sugar Grove Road Wednesday, Nov. 16, at 12:24 p.m. resulted in a minor injury, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Wednesday includes: 6:40 p.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, Conrad and Brye roads, Amber Township. 6:45…

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West Shore Bank donates to veterans’ memorial.

November 16, 2016

West Shore Bank donates to veterans’ memorial. #MasonCountyCares #WestShoreBank By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — Representatives from West Shore Bank presented a check for $10,000 to the Mason County Allied Veterans Wednesday afternoon towards the construction of a veterans memorial mall which will be located at Stearns Park. See related story here. “West Shore Bank is supportive of many projects…

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