COVID-19 2020

Whitmer closing high schools, colleges, in-person dining, entertainment venues.

November 15, 2020

Whitmer closing high schools, colleges, in-person dining, entertainment venues. LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced tonight new restrictions for in an response to recent surges in COVID-19 cases. Whitmer is using a law that allows the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to issue certain epidemic-related emergency orders, Whitmer  Under three week order, which takes effect Wednesday, Nov.…

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The Scoop: COVID’s impact on a local restaurant.

November 15, 2020

The Scoop: COVID’s impact on a local restaurant. The Scoop is a presentation of Betten Baker Ford of Ludington and West Shore Bank.  LUDINGTON — Today, we get the Scoop on House of Flavors Restaurant and how COVID-19 has impacted the local iconic restaurant. Alan Neushwander speaks with owner Barry Neal.  Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County…

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The Scoop: Community update on COVID-19.

November 13, 2020

The Scoop: Community update on COVID-19. This edition of The Scoop is a presentation of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital.  LUDINGTON — Today on The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with officials from Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital and State Sen. Curt VanderWall about the recent surge in COVID-19 cases.    Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana…

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Scottville senior center closes again.

November 12, 2020

Scottville senior center closes again. SCOTTVILLE — After being open only two weeks, the Scottville Area Senior Center is closing for visitors again due to the recent surge in Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations. “Reports of serious Covid outbreaks in west Michigan have caused us to reluctantly suspend in-center activities again,” said Bill Kerans, senior center director. “Our guests have done…

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Hospital increases patient visitor restrictions.

November 11, 2020

Hospital increases patient visitor restrictions. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health has announced that it is increasing its patient visitor restrictions, as a result of an increase in cases and positivity rates of COVID-19, along with increase in COVID-related admissions. According to a press release from Spectrum Health, the revisions are intended to reduce the number of people in its Grand Rapids and…

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Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks