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PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 50-year-old Fountain man died Tuesday evening following a motorcycle crash in Pere Marquette Township, according to a media release provided by the Mason county Sheriff’s Office Tuesday morning.

SCOTTVILLE, Mich. — The Armed Women of America will host a women’s open house on Tuesday, Aug. 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Fin and Feather Club of Mason County, located at 3276 N. Darr Road in Scottville.

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  • Humidity: 84%
  • Cloud Coverage: 31%
  • Wind: 3 mph
  • UV Index: 8 Very High
  • Sunrise: 06:40:55 AM
  • Sunset: 09:01:11 PM

Today

Generally sunny despite a few afternoon clouds. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 82F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy skies early. Thunderstorms likely late. Low 69F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.

Tomorrow

Scattered thunderstorms in the morning, then partly cloudy late. High 82F. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.

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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.

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.

MANISTEE – Despite going 0-3 in the National Amateur Baseball Federation Major Regional baseball tournament last weekend at Rietz Park, the Manistee Saints are still in good shape in the Gratiot County Baseball League.

MANISTEE – Coming into the weekend riding a four-game winning streak, the Manistee Saints had reason to hope that momentum would carry over as they hosted the two-day National Baseball Amateur Federation Major Regional at Reitz Park.

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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.