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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.

LUDINGTON — A fire broke out late Monday morning at a newly constructed home in the 500 block of West Haight Street, sending one firefighter to the hospital for heat exhaustion, according to a press release from Ludington Chief of Police Chris Jones and Fire Chief John Henderson.

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LUDINGTON — The Ludington City Council is set to hold a full agenda during its meeting Monday, July 28, with significant decisions on tax millages, rail infrastructure improvements, and community event approvals on the docket.

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Today

Drizzle early. A mix of sun and clouds by afternoon. High 81F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight

A few clouds. Low around 65F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow

Partly cloudy skies in the morning will give way to cloudy skies during the afternoon. High 77F. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 mph.

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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 – 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.

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.

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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.

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.

Last month I had the unforgettable opportunity to help create accurate maps for the North Country National Scenic Trail (NCT) through the Adirondack region of New York.