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SIDNEY – Xavier Allen continued his hot streak at the plate Sunday, going 6-of-9 at the plate and the Manistee Saints took two from the Sidney Knights to maintain their lead in the Gratiot County Baseball League.

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.

One of Ludington State Park’s most beloved and scenic features – the Skyline Trail – will receive a major upgrade thanks to a collaboration between the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Friends of Ludington State Park.

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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.

District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) is announcing Measles walk-in vaccination clinics throughout the jurisdiction during the month of July.

SIDNEY – Xavier Allen continued his hot streak at the plate Sunday, going 6-of-9 at the plate and the Manistee Saints took two from the Sidney Knights to maintain their lead in the Gratiot County Baseball League.

MANISTEE – A sweep of Sunday afternoon’s doubleheader with the Carson City Eagles kept the Manistee Saints firmly in the driver’s seat in the Gratiot County Baseball League with the season winding down.

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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.

A 55-year-old Manistee man was arrested near the scene of an accident at the Brye Road and U.S. 10 intersection in Amber Township Monday at 7:21 p.m.

Summer is rolling along. Days are getting shorter. Lake Michigan is comfy for swimming. Major League Baseball is at the All-Star break. Back-to-school stuff is on sale at the big box stores. Fall sports seasons are closer than we realize. It seems like summer just began and that it is almost over.