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Henderson appointed Ludington fire chief.

January 7, 2021

Henderson appointed Ludington fire chief. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. John Henderson has been appointed the new chief of Ludington Fire Department. Henderson, 53, succeeds Jerry Funk, who retired Wednesday after serving the fire department for over 50 years. Henderson has served…

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Health department preparing for next phase of vaccinations. 

January 6, 2021

Health department preparing for next phase of vaccinations.  District Health Department #10 continues to vaccinate individuals in Phase 1A of the priority group. In a press release issued today, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, the health department reported that to date it has vaccinated approximately 604 individuals including DHD#10 staff, EMS, medical first responders, and people in medical care facilities. “As…

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FiveCAP Toys for Tots/Gifts for Teens distributes Christmas gifts to more than 814 children

January 6, 2021

FiveCAP Toys for Tots/Gifts for Teens distributes Christmas gifts to more than 814 children SCOTTVILLE — Christmas morning was brighter for hundreds of children in Manistee and Mason counties, thanks to the 48th Toys for Tots/Gifts for Teens, and the generosity of area businesses and community members.  The Toys for Tots/Gifts for Teens program, spearheaded by FiveCAP, Inc. made sure…

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Ludington hospital names new chief operating officer.

January 6, 2021

Ludington hospital names new chief operating officer. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital officials today announced Jeremy Vronko as its new chief operating officer effective January 24, 2021. Vronko will oversee operations at Ludington Hospital. In his new role, Vronko has oversight of all Ludington outpatient clinical operations including laboratory, medical imaging, rehabilitation services, cancer center, and emergency services, as…

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Community Foundation opens spring grant round.

January 6, 2021

Community Foundation opens spring grant round. The Community Foundation for Mason County has announced that its 2021 spring grant round is now open and it is accepting applications. The foundation awards grants to 501(c)(3) organizations, churches, schools, agencies, and governmental units serving the greater Mason County area. The deadline for the application is February 28, 2021. Click here or visit…

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