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The great thing about West Michigan is that we are still undiscovered. Yes, sure, Stearns beach was probably packed to overflowing on the day we paddled the Betsie River, but there are so many little secret places in Mason, Manistee, Oceana, Lake, Benzie, Wexford and Newaygo counties that yo…

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Today

Thunderstorms. A few storms may be severe. High 74F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70%.

Tonight

Isolated thunderstorms early, then cloudy skies after midnight. Low near 60F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.

Tomorrow

Partly cloudy. High 76F. Winds N 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 – 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 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.

MANISTEE COUNTY — A 27-year-old man from Mancelona was arraigned this week in Manistee County and charged with six counts of varying degrees in the alleged sexual abuse of a child that spanned several years, according to a press release provided by the Michigan State Police.

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.