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IDLEWILD — The TEEM Center in Idlewild will host the Summers POV Film and Discussion Series on Saturday, July 26, beginning at 1 p.m. This free community event features short documentaries from PBS’s award-winning POV series and includes a discussion led by Richard Locke on themes of isolati…

Church Women United (CWU) of Mason County is a Christian women’s group active in Ludington since the late 1950s. Meeting monthly from April to November, CWU raises funds and collects materials for local charities, including sponsoring the annual Mason County “Mitten Tree” project. Their main…

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  • Wind: 15 mph
  • UV Index: 5 Moderate
  • Sunrise: 06:25:47 AM
  • Sunset: 09:18:16 PM

Today

Variable clouds with thunderstorms, especially during the afternoon hours. Storms may contain strong gusty winds. High 77F. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.

Tonight

Partly cloudy skies this evening will become overcast overnight. Low 64F. Winds light and variable.

Tomorrow

Intervals of clouds and sunshine. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 81F. Winds N at 5 to 10 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.

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.

    American novelist Richard Russo is credited with the saying that “people in small towns, much more than in cities, share a destiny.” For those of us fortunate enough to live in Mason County this sentiment rings true.