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Accused assailant armed with baseball bat allegedly strikes man with vehicle

April 6, 2026

PENTWATER TOWNSHIP, Oceana County — A 27-year-old Scottville man was arrested for aggravated assault after allegedly assaulting a 22-year-old Scottville man in the Wishing Well convenience store parking lot Sunday, April 5, shortly after 10:30 a.m. “A baseball bat was involved in the incident,” said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. “Someone had been struck by a vehicle, and the subject…

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Reek Road near Indian Bridge closed due to flooding

April 6, 2026

CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A portion of Reek Road is closed due to flooding, according to the Mason County Road Commission. Reek Road, south of First Street at Indian Bridge, has been closed to all traffic after water covered the roadway, officials said in a news release issued Monday, April 6. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes and avoid the…

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Townline Road road work will begin Wednesday

April 6, 2026

GRANT TOWNSHIP/VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Townline Road between Quarterline Road and US-31 will be reduced to one lane in various locations beginning Wednesday, April 8, as the Mason County Road Commission conducts roadwork. The project will include tree removal and culvert replacements in both Grant and Victory townships, according to a road commission press release. Officials said the work is expected…

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AFFEW to host Earth Day Celebration

April 6, 2026

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — AFFEW (A Few Friends of the Environment of the World) will host its annual Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 25, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at United Methodist Church, 5810 E. Bryant Rd. The event, themed “Our Power, Our Planet,” will feature a full day of environmental education, family activities and community engagement. Organizers…

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Library to host seed bomb workshop for teens

April 6, 2026

LUDINGTON — Area teens are invited to celebrate spring with a hands-on activity at the Ludington library, 217 E. Ludington Ave., later this month. The Mason County District Library Ludington Branch will host a do-it-yourself seed bomb workshop featuring native Michigan flowers on Tuesday, April 21, in the library’s multi-purpose room. The program begins at 3:30 p.m. Participants will create…

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