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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 in downtown Hart, beginning at 6 p.m. Enjoy an evening filled with live music, delicious food vendors, a kids  zone, chalet shopping, and the downtown Hart social district. The night…

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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, June 29, through 8 p.m. Thursday, July 2, according to the National Weather Service. Expect “dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105 expected,” states NWS. The warning…

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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. “Festival attendees will begin departing the Electric Forest Festival early Monday morning, June 29,” states MSP. “Heavy traffic is expected between 5 a.m. and 4 p.m. as thousands of vehicles…

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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, a national campaign focused on preventing boating under the influence (BUI).  From July 3–5, officers will take part in the initiative in partnership with the National Association of State Boating…

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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 the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). Match on Main is a reimbursement-based grant program that helps new and expanding small businesses in Michigan downtowns and commercial districts invest in projects…

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