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Pentwater Jr. Women’s Club juried art fair set for July 11

June 18, 2026

PENTWATER — The Pentwater Jr. Women’s Club will host the 61st Annual Pentwater Juried Art and Craft Fair, Saturday, July 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Pentwater Village Green. This juried art fair features all original work of the artist’s own creation, including painting, ceramics, jewelry, photography, weaving, clothing, sculpture, and other media. Always a highlight of…

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Pentwater Civic Band to begin 79th season on June 25; musicans welcome

June 18, 2026

PENTWATER — A summer tradition dating back nearly eight decades returns to the Pentwater Village Green on Thursday, June 25, when the Pentwater Civic Band opens its 79th season with a free community concert. The weekly concerts will be held every Thursday from 7:30 to…

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OCCOA to host wildlife booth June 25

June 18, 2026

HART — The Oceana County Council on Aging (OCCOA) is hosting the Outdoor Discovery Center’s Wildlife booth Thursday, June 25, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. The free community event will promote multigenerational connections and encourage lifelong learning through hands-on exploration of Michigan’s native wildlife. The wildlife booth…

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Stony Lake Sparkler 5K set for July 5

June 18, 2026

Last year’s race raised $30,000 for the Crystal Valley Care Fund BENONA TOWNSHIP — The Annual Stony Lake Sparkler 5K Run and 1-mile Fun Run/Walk is scheduled for Sunday, July…

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Run-a-Muck 5K/10K race set for Sunday

June 18, 2026

MONTAGUE — Celebrate Father’s Day and the longest day of the year by participating in a European style cross-country run/walk race Sunday, June 21, at Scholl Farms, at 5955 Eilers…

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Hart, Pentwater departments collaborating to form fire authority

June 17, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Hart and Pentwater fire departments are collaborating to form the West Mich Fire Authority in an effort to more efficiently handle growing emergency…

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Oceana County nonprofits receive Great Lakes Energy grants

June 17, 2026

BOYNE CITY — Great Lakes Energy’s People Fund has awarded more than $161,000 in grants to 47 nonprofit organizations across its 26-county service area during the first grant cycle of…

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5 people injured in 3 dune crashes over the weekend

June 16, 2026

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office responded to three separate injury crashes at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes over the weekend. The first crash occurred Friday, June 12,…

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Man accused of assaulting brother-in-law with vehicle

June 16, 2026

ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — A 28-year-old Hart man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies on charges of felonious assault, probation violation and driving while license suspended in the 3400 block…

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Consumers Energy to perform substation maintenance in Hesperia 

June 16, 2026

HESPERIA – Consumers Energy will perform routine maintenance on the Hesperia substation Thursday, June 18, according to a press release issued by Consumers Energy.  “The routine upgrades will help reduce…

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Police looking for hit-and-run driver

June 16, 2026

GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the car and driver involved in a hit-and-run crash on Maple Island Road near McKinley Road Tuesday, June 9, at…

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Police news, published June 16, 2026

June 16, 2026

The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Wednesday, June 10, 2026: 12:55 p.m., a 39-year-old Hart woman was cited for driving while license revoked, East Main…

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Obituary: Deborah Jayne Hunt, 68, of Hesperia

June 16, 2026

Deborah “Debbie” Jayne Hunt, 68, of Hesperia, passed away after a very short stay at the Poppin Hospice House on Saturday, June 13, 2026, with family and friends at her…

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WSCC trustees commend Ward after annual review

June 15, 2026

VICTORY TOWNSHIP, Mason County — The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees recently completed its annual evaluation of President Scott Ward, praising his leadership and citing a series of…

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PHOTO GALLERY: The 2026 National Asparagus Festival parade

June 13, 2026

HART — Oceana County residents and visitors celebrated the 2026 National Asparagus Festival during the Joan Glover Royale Parade Saturday, June 13, carrying on a 53-year tradition. OCP photos by…

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Crews respond to call of ‘parachute falling from sky’ into Lake Michigan

June 13, 2026

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews responded to a 911 call of what appeared to be a “parachute falling from the sky and into Lake Michigan” Friday night, June 12, near…

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Shannon Beishuizen crowned 2026 Asparagus Queen

June 13, 2026

HART — Shannon Beishuizen was crowned the 2026 Asparagus Queen during the National Asparagus Festival’s kickoff party Friday night, June 13, at the Oceana County Fairgrounds. Sami Weesies was crowned…

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Asparagus eating champ

June 13, 2026

HART — James Jensen won the National Asparagus Festival’s first-ever asparagus eating contest during the kickoff party Friday night, June 12, at the Oceana County Fairgrounds. With the victory, Jensen…

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Citizen honored for beautifying Hart Lake shoreline

June 12, 2026

HART  — Hart resident Mark Butcher was honored by the City of Hart recently for his hard work beautifying the Hart Lake shoreline. “The City of Hart and Mayor Amanda…

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53rd Annual National Asparagus Festival set for this weekend

June 11, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor  HART — Every year thousands of people flock to Oceana County to celebrate asparagus season in the “Asparagus Capital of the World” during the National…

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Twin Lake area man dies when vehicle hits tree

June 11, 2026

GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — A 41-year-old Twin Lake area man died when his vehicle hit a large tree at the intersection of 192nd Avenue and McKinley Road Wednesday, June 10, around…

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