Medical disposal event is Oct. 23 at fairgrounds. 

Medical disposal event is Oct. 23 at fairgrounds. 

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A medication disposal event will be held at the Mason County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 9  a.m. to noon. The event is being organized by the Leeward Initiative, a local coalition working to prevent substance abuse in Mason County. 

Volunteers will be on-hand for the drive-thru event to take back unused and expired medications, sharps, and vaping devices.

The event is partnered by Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, West Michigan Community Mental Health, District Health Department #10, Mason County Sheriff’s Office, Ludington Police Department, Scottville Department, and Michigan State Police.

For additional information, email or call grichardson@dhd10.org, (231) 316-8583.

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