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Police ID man killed in Oceana Drive crash

July 15, 2026

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The 22-year-old man who died following a single-vehicle crash, July 8, has been identified by the Michigan State Police as Frank Baxcajay of Shelby. The passenger who was seriously injured in the crash is Jorge Garcia, 40, of Miami, Fla., according to MSP.  Troopers from the Hart post responded to the crash on South Oceana Drive south…

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FBI offers $15,000 reward in Electric Forest infant death case

July 15, 2026

ROTHBURY — The Federal Bureau of Investigation announced that it is assisting the Michigan State Police in the investigation of a newborn baby found deceased in a porta-potty in the camping area at the Electric Forest Festival, June 28. “The FBI is offering a reward of up to $15,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the…

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Shelby man dies after diving into swimming pool 

July 15, 2026

SUMMIT TOWNSHIP, Mason County — 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…

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Wahl awarded Best of Show at Pentwater Jr. Women’s Club art fair

July 15, 2026

PENTWATER — Artist Catherine Wahl was awarded Best of Show during the Pentwater Jr. Women’s Club 61st Arts and Crafts Fair Saturday, July 11. Wahl uses cyanotype, which is a 19th Century photographic printing process. Flora is arranged on top of treated paper, and then the image is exposed to sunlight, creating a beautiful blue print. The art and craft…

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Original hosts attend 75th annual ox roast

July 15, 2026

WEARE TOWNSHIP — Bud Greiner and Patricia Glover-Hand, who are the original host and hostess of the first Ox Roast and Homecoming, attended the 75th annual event Sunday, July 12, at Saint Joseph Church on Jackson Road. “This past weekend, our parish family celebrated the 75th annual Ox Roast,” said St. Joseph and St. Vincent Parish Business Manager Pam Glover.…

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