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Police ID body found near bike trail as missing Electric Forest Festival attendee

June 30, 2026

The 28-year-old Illinois man died by an apparent suicide By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor ROTHBURY — Michigan State Police have identified the body found in a wooded area near the Hart-Montague bike trail Tuesday morning, June 30, as a missing Electric Forest Festival attendee. “The Michigan State Police is providing an update regarding the investigation involving Jerard R. Jackson, a…

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Emergency crews respond to scene of ‘Electric Forest DOA’

June 30, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor ROTHBURY — Emergency crews were dispatched to an area west of the William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Trail near a subdivision, south of Winston Road, where a body was found Tuesday morning, June 30. The call was dispatched as an “Electric…

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Aquastar history cruise to explore Muskegon’s maritime past

June 30, 2026

This MCP Boat Blog is presented by the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, www.masoncountymihistory.org. Photos and story by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MUSKEGON — Longtime Muskegon journalist and community leader Dave Alexander will serve as narrator during a special history cruise aboard the Aquastar on Sunday, July…

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Obituary: Byron Richard Purdy Sr., 82, of Mears

June 30, 2026

Byron Richard Purdy Sr., 82, of Mears, died unexpectedly Friday, June 26, 2026, due to an accident. He was born April 14, 1944, in Hart. Byron retired as a union…

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Deputies respond to 5 injury crashes at the dunes over the weekend

June 29, 2026

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Oceana County sheriff’s deputies responded to five crashes that caused injuries at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes over the weekend. A 27-year-old Richland, Mich. man suffered a…

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Traffic alert: report of a male who fell off a moving vehicle

June 29, 2026

GRANT TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to the area of West Cleveland Road and South 100th Avenue for a male subject who fell off a moving vehicle, suffering a…

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MSP continues to investigate discovery of deceased newborn at EF

June 29, 2026

ROTHBURY — Michigan State Police continues to investigate the discovery of a deceased newborn found Sunday morning, June 28, inside a porta-potty in the camping area at the Electric Forest…

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Man, 82, dies in moped cash

June 29, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor COLFAX TOWNSHIP — An 82-year-old Hart man died after crashing the 2008 Honda moped he was operating on North 176th Avenue near Dennis Keating Drive…

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Fourth of July fireworks schedule in Oceana County

June 29, 2026

Watch fireworks light up the sky in celebration of the Fourth of July in Oceana County: Hart Sparks Thursday, July 2, at dusk Celebrate Independence Day early at Hart Sparks…

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Extreme heat warning in effect through Thursday

June 29, 2026

OCEANA COUNTY — A large portion of the western portion of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, including Oceana and Mason counties, is under an extreme heat warning beginning at 2 p.m. Monday,…

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MSP: Expect heavy traffic as EF festival goers head home

June 29, 2026

ROTHBURY — The Michigan State Police Sixth District is reminding motorists to anticipate heavy traffic Monday, June 29, as the Electric Forest Festival wraps up at the Double JJ Resort.…

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Employment: Special Education Teacher – SXI/SCI

June 29, 2026

West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Teacher – SXI/SCI.  Bachelor’s degree and valid teacher certification with special education endorsement or ability to obtain…

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Police investigate discovery of deceased newborn at Electric Forest festival

June 28, 2026

ROTHBURY — Michigan State Police are investigating the discovery of a deceased newborn found Sunday morning in the camping area at the Electric Forest festival. According to MSP, the body…

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Operation Dry Water: Oceana County Sheriff’s Office steps up BUI enforcement July 3–5

June 26, 2026

HART — As boating traffic increases over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office will increase on-the-water patrols and enforcement as part of Operation Dry Water,…

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WSCC winter semester Dean’s List

June 26, 2026

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College has released its…

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Obituary: Mercile Louise Olson, 80, of Mears

June 26, 2026

Mercile Louise “Weasie” Olson, 80, of Mears, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2026. She was born on May 23, 1946, to Doris Louise Brandel and George Carl Brandel in Hart.…

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Recent death: Donna Jean Hansen, 88, of Shelby

June 26, 2026

  Donna Jean Hansen, 88, of Shelby, died on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Services are pending. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026…

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The Monarch in Hart awarded $25,000 state grant

June 25, 2026

HART — The City of Hart announced that The Monarch in Hart, LLC, owned by Cindy Beth Davis-Dykema, has been selected to receive a $25,000 Match on Main Grant through…

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Emergency management issues Electric Forest traffic advisory

June 25, 2026

ROTHBURY — As tens of thousands festival goers descend upon the Double JJ Resort for the Electric Forest Festival this week, Muskegon County Emergency Management issued a traffic advisory for…

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Employment: Allied Health and LPN Apprenticeship Program Coordinator

June 25, 2026

West Shore Community College is seeking an experienced nursing professional to serve as Allied Health and LPN Apprenticeship Program Coordinator. This position provides leadership and coordination for Allied Health and…

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Pentwater Historical Society launches Declaration of Independence exhibit

June 24, 2026

PENTWATER — The Pentwater Historical Society is inviting residents and visitors to explore the nation’s founding through a new exhibit and community-wide educational program commemorating the 250th anniversary of the…

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