Local COVID-19 stats, Aug. 24, 2020. Since Gov. Whitmer declared a state of emergency in early March, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, District Health Dept. #10 has reported the following cases in Mason, Oceana, Manistee and Lake counties, as of today, Aug. 24, 2020 (population information from U.S. Census Bureau): (Note: Recovered is defined as the number of persons with…
Sunset bonfire cancelled. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Convention and Visitors Bureau has cancelled another sunset bonfire. The bonfire scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 27 at Stearns Park beach has been cancelled due to Gov. Whitmer’s executive order prohibiting gatherings of more than 100 people outdoors. “We are disappointed to again have to cancel one of our favorite events,” said Brandy…
Spartan West, other bowling centers, suing governor, AG. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Donn Slimmen, owner of Spartan West Bowling Center and Beamer’s Restaurant, 2253 W. US 10/31, said his business has lost at least $180,000 since Gov. Gretchen Whitmer closed bowling centers in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since that time, Whitmer’s office has refused to…
Match Day raises over $450,000 for local nonprofit organizations. The Community Foundation for Mason County’s Match Day, held on Aug. 5 in response to COVID-19’s impact on the community, raised over $450,000 for 16 nonprofits along the Lakeshore. Match Day was developed by the Community Foundation with support from the Pennies from Heaven Foundation, Metalworks, and local donors to provide operating support to partner…
Oriole News: LHS offering options for upcoming school year. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in cooperation with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — Ludington High School’s administration and staff have been working diligently to prepare for the upcoming school year. Principal Dan Mesyar said he and his staff have been making contact…
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