COVID-19 2020

The Scoop: Back to school questions and answers. 

July 20, 2020

The Scoop: Back to school questions and answers.  AMBER TOWNSHIP — Many parents are concerned about local schools’ plans for the beginning of the school year. Today, on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with West Shore Educational Service District Superintendent Jason Jeffrey and Mason County Central Public Schools Superintendent Jeff Mount, representing area superintendents, about back to school plans. …

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MCC to offer students options for school year.

July 20, 2020

MCC to offer students options for school year. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Superintendent Jeff Mount announced this morning on the district’s Facebook page that the district will offer its students the options of face-to-face instruction or learning from home instruction during the upcoming 2020-2021 school year.  “The Mason County Central School District believes that in-person…

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COVID-19 adds more challenges to childcare providers.

July 16, 2020

COVID-19 adds more challenges to childcare providers. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, MCP Staff Writer For anyone who has young children, they know that finding quality child care is a very rough road, especially during the COVID-19 crisis. The State of Michigan has been experiencing a childcare shortage for years and with the number of children needing care compared to the number…

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Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Bi-Weekly Update, July 16, 2020.

July 16, 2020

Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Bi-Weekly Update, July 16, 2020. The following was submitted by Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital: If you have specific questions about hospital operations, please contact the hospital directly at 231-843-2591. The hospital does not respond to questions asked on the MCP or OCP Facebook pages LUDINGTON —Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is transitioning to a bi-weekly community update…

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Out of Africa, missionaries faced challenges leaving continent. 

July 14, 2020

Out of Africa, missionaries faced challenges leaving continent.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. (Editor’s note: As a practice, I normally do not write in first person. I believe journalists should try to be observers as much as possible. However, I must disclose that I am personally involved in this story). The COVID-19 pandemic has caused major challenges and disruptions for millions…

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