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Three people injured when ATV overturns on the dunes

June 24, 2026

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — An 81-year-old Marne, Mich. man who was operating a 2021 Polaris RZR on the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Sunday, June 21, around 4 p.m. received minor injuries when the RZR overturned, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. Also receiving minor injuries were his passengers—two Hilliard, Ohio girls, ages 10 and 14, according to the…

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Beyond the music: Electric Forest continues to invest in Oceana County

June 24, 2026

ROTHBURY — As tens of thousands of visitors arrive in Oceana County this week for Electric Forest, the festival’s presence is once again evident not only on the Double JJ Resort grounds, but also in classrooms, parks, and community spaces across the region. “While the…

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Shelby State Bank adds four to lending, wealth advisory teams

June 24, 2026

SHELBY — Shelby State Bank has added four professionals to its lending and wealth advisory teams, including a senior commercial lender, two mortgage lenders and a financial advisor associate. Kenneth Sommerdyke joined the bank as executive vice president and senior lender. He brings experience in…

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Tiger Athletic & Community Center opens this week

June 23, 2026

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 65,000-square-foot indoor recreation and community facility opened this week in the Shelby Township Community Park and is expected to become a premier destination for sports, fitness,…

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A guide to finding non-EDM acts at Electric Forest

June 23, 2026

Story by Ross Field, Contributing Writer 2025 Electric Forest Festival photos courtesy of www.electricforest.com ROTHBURY — While the Electric Forest is widely known for its electronic dance music (EDM), it…

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Electric Forest attracts fans from around the world

June 23, 2026

Story by Ross Field, Contributing Writer ROTHBURY — The long lines of traffic on US 31, Winston Road, and Stony Lake Road beginning Tuesday night, June 23, mean only one…

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US 31 bridge project at Pentwater River to continue through mid-July

June 23, 2026

PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — The US 31 bridge project over the south branch of the Pentwater River that was expected to be completed by mid-June is now expected to continue until…

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Deputies recover stolen out-of-state car, arrest wanted suspect 

June 23, 2026

NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 27-year-old Columbus, Ohio man, who is formerly from Hesperia, was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies after they recovered a stolen vehicle in his possession Wednesday,…

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Employment: Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III

June 23, 2026

The City of Ludington is accepting applications for an Operator III position at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Residency requirement: must live within 20 miles of city boundaries within six months…

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MSP: Expect ‘significant increase in traffic’ for Electric Forest

June 22, 2026

GRANT TOWNSHIP — The Electric Forest Festival draws tens of thousands of festival attendees to the Double JJ Resort in Rothbury each year, and the Michigan State Police, Hart post,…

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Man injured when car hits tree

June 22, 2026

GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 72-year-old Rothbury man was transported by Life EMS to Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital Sunday, June 21, around 2:30 p.m. after the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze he was…

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Hesperia man arrested after trooper finds sword inside cane during traffic stop

June 22, 2026

HART — A 61-year-old Hesperia man was arrested after a Michigan State Police trooper found a sword inside a walking cane during a traffic stop on US 31 near Winston…

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Cracked windshield leads to 3 arrests

June 22, 2026

WALKERVILLE — A cracked windshield led to the arrest of three people who are each charged with resisting and obstructing police, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. A traffic stop…

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OWI arrests top sheriff’s office activity

June 22, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Tuesday, June…

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Employment: JV Girls Volleyball Coach

June 22, 2026

Mason County Central School District is accepting applications for a Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball Coach position. Previous volleyball playing and/or coaching experience preferred. For details and to apply go to…

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MSP news, published June 22, 2026

June 22, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Oceana County activity of the Hart post of the…

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Employment: High School Competitive Cheer Coach

June 22, 2026

Mason County Central School District is currently accepting applications for a High School Competitive Cheer Coach. Cheer experience required. For details and to apply, go to www.mccschools.org. This is a…

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Employment: High School Social Studies Teacher

June 22, 2026

Employment: High School Social Studies Teacher Mason County Central School District is hiring a High School Social Studies Teacher for the 2026/2027 academic school year. For details and to apply…

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DNR fisheries surveys critical to managing Michigan fish populations

June 22, 2026

LANSING — Fisheries surveys conducted by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources provide essential data used to manage fish populations, protect aquatic habitats and support recreational fishing opportunities across the…

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Employment: Varsity Softball Coach

June 22, 2026

Mason County Central School District is accepting applications for Varsity Softball Coach. Previous softball playing and/or caoching experience is preferred. For details and to apply go to: www.mccschools.org. Job ID…

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Employment: Welding Faculty

June 19, 2026

West Shore Community College seeks an individual who is passionate about teaching in a successful rural technical education program and has a desire to build strong relationships with students, industry…

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