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In June, Bill Courtois of Ann Arbor and I travelled to the Adirondack mountains of New York to collect accurate GPS tracks of the miles of hiking trails that are now part of the North Country National Scenic Trail (NCT).

A ten pair Howell movement was held on Aug. 12. First place was won by Sharon Tushek and John Fellows with a score of 44.5. Second place was won by Al and Sally Levering with a score of 40.5. Third place was won by Mary Hodges and Barb Decker with a score of 39. Fourth place was won by Paul …

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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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MEARS – On Sunday, a 59-year-old man believed to have shot an acquaintance in the leg was fatally wounded by law enforcement during an officer-involved shooting following an extended manhunt in the Mears area of Oceana County, authorities said.

FERRY TOWNSHIP — A 46-year-old Shelby man is dead and his wife is in custody following a shooting early Thursday in Ferry Township, according to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office.

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FERRY TOWNSHIP — On Aug. 15 at approximately 1 a.m. detectives arrested a 46-year-old Ferry Township woman in connection with the reported homicide from the morning’s incident located on E. Buchanan Road in Ferry Township.

    Fueled by anger, light on facts, and written to insult rather than persuade was a recent letter writer’s Aug. 20th submission, “Hate is what drives the Democrat Party,” shows exactly what’s wrong with the Republican Party today.

      Hate is what drives the Democrat Party. It is literally the only thing left that they could cling to as their party is exposed daily for their crimes while their faithful brainwashed cult kick and scream like toddlers who had their favorite toy taken away. Every day they are offended by some…