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SCOTTVILLE — Residents of Mason, Manistee and Oceana counties will have an opportunity to safely dispose of household hazardous waste during a tri-county collection event Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Mason County Road Commission, 510 E. State St., in Scottville.

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Church Women United (CWU), consisting of Christian women, some representing local churches, is hosting its annual fundraising luncheon at the Seventh Day Adventist Church Fellowship Hall, 305 N. Lavinia St., Ludington, on Wednesday, September 17, from 11 a.m. — 1 p.m.

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Today

Scattered thunderstorms during the morning becoming more widespread this afternoon. Heavy downpours are possible. High near 75F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 100%.

Tonight

Cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy after midnight. Areas of smoke reducing visibility at times. Low 66F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow

Partly cloudy skies. Areas of smoke reducing visibility at times. High 77F. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph.

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SCOTTVILLE — West Shore Community College has unveiled its 2025–2026 Performing Arts Series, promising a dynamic season of live entertainment featuring nationally recognized musicians, high-energy theatrical performances, and free student ensemble concerts.

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LUDINGTON — This is the week that the local waters of Lake Michigan are tested by professional and amateur anglers in the Ludington Offshore Classic and Big Boys Fishing Tournament.

SCOTTVILLE — Homeowners in Mason, Manistee and Lake counties will have the opportunity to screen their private well water for nitrates and nitrites during a free testing event hosted by the Mason-Lake Conservation District.

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ST. LOUIS – The Manistee Saints struggled through a lackluster Sunday afternoon in St. Louis, but managed to split their last Gratiot County Baseball League doubleheader with the Spirits to finish 18-2 and 19-6 overall.

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Cracks were becoming noticeable, and while otherwise in good shape, it became clear that something had to be done about resurfacing the tennis courts at the Schoenherr Center on Tinkham Avenue.

MANISTEE – Down to their last two outs and trailing the Fulton Sultans, 1-0 in the bottom of the seventh inning, the Manistee Saints were in a tough spot Sunday afternoon.

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DELTA, Mich. The Michigan State Police (MSP) announced Friday that a Wisconsin man has been identified and criminally charged following an investigation into a kidnapping and sexual assault that occurred 39 years ago in Delta County.

LUDINGTON — The Western Michigan Fair returns to the Mason County Fairgrounds on Sunday, with opening day festivities featuring a full slate of harness racing.

GRAND RAPIDS — Timothy VerHey has been appointed as the new United States Attorney for the Western District of Michigan, replacing former U.S. Attorney Mark Totten, according to a press release received Tuesday from US Department of Justice.

A 56-year-old Newaygo County man is dead today after he shot himself in the bathroom at the Wesco Eastgate, 5685 West U.S. 10, Sunday evening, according to information in a press release provided by Mason County sheriff Kim Cole.

    Tucked between the Right to Life table and a stack of free Gideon Bibles, the Mason County Republican Committee booth at the West Michigan Fair looked less like a political hub and more like a tent revival.

    At a time when questions about the rule of law are in the air, it is important to remember that Donald Trump hasn’t overturned Isaac Newton’s third law of motion, which rules Washington, D.C. just as powerfully as it rules physical phenomena.