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Shelby man dies after diving into swimming pool 

July 15, 2026

SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A 43-year-old Shelby man died after reportedly diving into a swimming pool in the 4800 block of West Birch Lane Tuesday afternoon, July 14, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “On Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 4:20 PM, emergency crews responded to the 4800 block of West Birch Lane in Mason County’s Summit Township for a…

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Emergency personnel searching for person possibly trapped in sand at state park

July 14, 2026

UPDATE: 1:05 p.m.: The subject has been located and there is no emergency. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Emergency personnel are at the Ludington State Park responding to a text message to Mason-Oceana 911 from a person stating he/she may be trapped in the sand somewhere in the park. Mason County Sheriff’s Office and Hamlin Fire Department were initially dispatched to the…

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Stage Left Theatre to present Shakespeare comedy this weekend in Ludington

July 14, 2026

LUDINGTON — Tickets are still available for Stage Left Theatre Company’s production of “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again],” which will be performed this weekend at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts. Performances will take place Thursday, July 16, through Sunday, July 19, at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S. Harrison St. Evening…

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Grain harvest begins preparations for Old Engine & Tractor Show

July 13, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Volunteers spent Monday cutting and shocking grain that will be used during next month’s Western Michigan Old Engine & Tractor Show, continuing a tradition that helps bring historic farming practices to life for thousands of visitors each summer. The grain harvested Monday will be used during live threshing demonstrations at the 52nd annual…

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Four arrested following domestic disturbance

July 13, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — Four people were arrested following a domestic disturbance early Sunday morning, July 12, according to the Ludington Police Department. At 4:03 a.m., officers from the Ludington Police Department and deputies from the Mason County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 600 block…

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