With the victory, Howell, a rising high school senior and verbal commit to Georgia, became the third youngest winner in the 125 editions of the U.S. Amateur, taking over a spot previously held by Tiger Woods.

The 18-year-old Howell raced out to a big lead over Tennessee teenager Jackson Herrington on the opening 18 holes and went on to win the 36-hole final, 7 and 6, to become the youngest US Amateur champion since Byeong Hun An won at age 17 in 2009 at Southern Hills in Tulsa, Okla.

Mason Howell defeated Jon Daly's son, Daly II, in a tense US Amateur quarterfinal, sealing the match 1 up to reach the semifinals at the Olympic Club.

Police say two Mason residents used a Gaylord car wash as a venue to sell narcotics. A Frederick man has also been arrested and charged.

MASON — More than 2,000 people in the Mason area were without power the morning of Aug. 16, according to the Consumers Energy outage map. Crews are assessing the problem and expect to have power restored by 1 p.m., the map said.

New York Jets rookie tight end Mason Taylor made a special return to practice against the New York Giants this week sending a strong message.

On Sunday at 4:30 a.m. EDT the National Weather Service released a beach hazards statement valid from 2 p.m. EDT until Monday midnight EDT for Mason County.