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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 US 31 and I 96. The advisory states the following: Please be advised of potential regional traffic impacts related to the Electric Forest Festival, taking place June 25–28 in Rothbury,…

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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 Declaration of Independence. Beginning June 29 and continuing throughout the summer season, the society will…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published June 24, 2026

June 24, 2026

HART — The following were sentenced Monday, June 22, 2026 in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Aaron Carlisle Kelly, 47, pleaded guilty April 13 to possession of heroin, cocaine or another narcotic, weapons possession by a prohibited person and operating while intoxicated and was sentenced…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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