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Mesick business hurt by coronavirus

The village of Mesick in Wexford county has seen the cancellation of two important events this month.

The first two weekends in May are usually the Blessing of the Jeeps and the Mesick Mushroom Festival, but those were canceled due to coronavirus.

Mary Howell, owner and manager of the Mushroom Cap Motel, said they were hurt by cancellations and stay at home orders.

“There are always those bad months in the winter and we always count on May as being the best month of the year.”

 

Howellsaid she expects the cancellation of more summer events, such as Fourth of July, Cherry Festival and the Old Engine Show, to hurt their business as well.