Governor issues stay at home order, for three weeks.

March 23, 2020

Governor issues stay at home order, for three weeks. LANSING — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive Order (EO 2020-21), directing all Michigan businesses and operations to temporarily suspend in-person operations that are not necessary to sustain or protect life. The order also directs Michiganders to stay in their homes unless they’re a part of that…

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Hospital opens COVID-19 triage tent.

March 23, 2020

Hospital opens COVID-19 triage tent. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is taking additional steps to care for the community and to keep patients and team members safe by opening a COVID-19 triage tent as an extension of its emergency department during peak patient times. The tent will be operational from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week…

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Community Updates, posted March 23, 2020.

March 23, 2020

Community Updates, posted March 23, 2020. This list is being posted daily on Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. It may be updated frequently throughout the day. It includes community organizations and MCP/OCP advertisers. PLEASE DO NOT POST A CLOSING, CANCELLATION, OR UPDATE IN THE COMMENT SECTION. IT WILL BE REMOVED. If your organization has a closing, cancellation, or…

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LMTA continues to be available for essential services, drops Sunday runs.

March 23, 2020

LMTA continues to be available for essential services, drops Sunday runs. LUDINGTON — Ludington Mass Transit Authority will be suspending its hours of service on Sundays due to low ridership. However, the LMTA will remain open with its regular service hours Monday through Saturday for essential services only. LMTA will also be practicing the social distancing guidelines as prescribed by…

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Hamlin Township offices closed; transfer site hours reduced.

March 23, 2020

Hamlin Township offices closed; transfer site hours reduced. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Hamlin Township offices will be closed from Tuesday, March 24 until April 11. There will be no hall rentals booked at this time. Beginning this week, Hamlin Township Transfer Site will be closed on Wednesdays but will be open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Please check…

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Home Tips: Hardwood floor care.

March 23, 2020

Home Tips: Hardwood floor care. A presentation of Century 21 Bayshore Real Estate. Hardwood floors can maintain their strength and beauty for years, especially with a little help from you.  The below guide can help ensure your floors stay in prime condition for years to come. ESSENTIAL CARE Vacuum or sweep your floor regularly with a soft-bristled attachment or broom,…

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Shoplifting incidents top police activity.

March 23, 2020

Shoplifting incidents top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Friday, March 20, 2020: – 10:36 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), assist to probation/parole, 400 block of South Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette Township. The report…

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Mostly cloudy Tuesday. 

March 23, 2020

Mostly cloudy Tuesday.  Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Tonight, partly cloudy with a low temperature of 29 degrees. Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Mostly cloudy. High 48; low 31 Precipitation: 10% Wind: SE 5 mph day; ESE 4 mph evening. Humidity: 73% day; 88% evening. Sunrise: 7:40 a.m.; sunset: 8:03 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2020 Partly cloudy during the day. Rain…

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Workers affected by COVID-19 to receive emergency relief.

March 22, 2020

Workers affected by COVID-19 to receive emergency relief. As thousands of employees across Michigan are impacted by COVID-19, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Executive Order signed on Monday to expand unemployment benefits continues to provide emergency relief to the state’s working families. While experiencing a tremendous increase in demand, Michigan’s unemployment system continues to serve customers. “We understand that COVID-19 has caused economic harm…

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The Makers: Stampin’ Up.

March 22, 2020

The Makers: Stampin’ Up. The Makers is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union. LUDINGTON- Dawn Bourgette fell in love with arts and crafting in high school. Her passion for paper crafts took off when she was introduced to Stampin’ Up in the 90s. She now is part of the company and hosts local workshops and card making classes to showcase Stampin’ Up’s…

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Metalworks Employee of the Month: Christine Hayes

March 22, 2020

Metalworks Employee of the Month: Christine Hayes 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. Christine Hayes has worked for Metalworks for over 20 years. “I love working for a family owned business,”…

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Community Updates, posted March 22, 2020.

March 22, 2020

Community Updates, posted March 22, 2020. This list is being posted daily on Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. It may be updated frequently throughout the day. It includes community organizations and MCP/OCP advertisers/supporters. PLEASE DO NOT POST A CLOSING, CANCELLATION, OR UPDATE IN THE COMMENT SECTION. IT WILL BE REMOVED. If your organization has a closing, cancellation, or…

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Temps in 40s Monday.

March 22, 2020

Temps in 40s Monday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Tonight, partly cloudy with a low temperature of 28 degrees. Monday, March 23, 2020 Cloudy early with partial sunshine expected late. High 41; low 29 Precipitation: 90% Wind: SW 7 mph day; S 3 mph evening. Humidity: 81% day; 93% evening. Sunrise: 7:42 a.m.; sunset: 8:01 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2020…

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Community Updates, posted March 21, 2020.

March 21, 2020

Community Updates, posted March 21, 2020. This list is being posted daily on Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. It may be updated frequently throughout the day. DO NOT POST A CLOSING, CANCELLATION, OR UPDATE IN THE COMMENT SECTION. IT WILL BE REMOVED. If you have a closing, cancellation, or other special notices related to changes in scheduling to…

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First positive case of COVID-19 reported in DHD#10 jurisdiction.

March 21, 2020

First positive case of COVID-19 reported in DHD#10 jurisdiction. Positive case is in Wexford County The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) informed District Health Department #10 that the first positive case of COVID-19 is in the DHD #10 jurisdiction. Results for a resident of Wexford County with a history of domestic travel have come back positive, states…

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Outdoor Report: The outdoor gym 

March 21, 2020

Outdoor Report: The outdoor gym  By Mark Platt, MCP/OCP outdoors writer. The Watson Country Outdoor Report is a presentation of the Watson Auto Group, selling Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Fiat in Ludington, Manistee, Benzie and Rockford. “Every season there’s a reason to visit Watson Country. For more information, visit watsoncountry.com. Recently, I found myself lying in an operating room for…

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Ludington hires Manistee chief to head LPD.

March 20, 2020

Ludington hires Manistee chief to head LPD. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington has hired Timothy Kozal as its new police chief. Kozal has served for the past three years as public safety director for the City of Manistee. He will replace Mark Barnett who has served as Ludington police chief for 19 years and will…

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Hockemeyer hired as new Ludington water plant supervisor.

March 20, 2020
Hockemeyer hired as new Ludington water plant supervisor.

Hockemeyer hired as new Ludington water plant supervisor. LUDINGTON — Jamie Hockemeyer has been hired as the new superintendent of the City of Ludington Water Plant. Hockemeyer most recently has worked for the City of Mt. Pleasant’s water plant; prior to that he worked for the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (now Environment, Great Lakes and Energy) and the City…

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