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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, is reminding drivers to be cautious on US 31 as the festival begins this week. MSP issued the following traffic advisory: The Electric Forest Festival kicks off this week, and…

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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 Road Thursday, June 11, at 10:30 a.m., according to Sgt. Michael Cuevas. Theodore Alva Short was arraigned in Oceana County’s 79th District Court on a felony charge of carrying a…

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Steve Bass named Pentwater Citizen of the Year

June 18, 2026

PENTWATER — The Pentwater Service Club recently announced that Steve Bass has been selected as Pentwater’s 2026 Citizen of the Year, the community’s highest civic honor.  Bass was chosen from nine nominees for the award, which is being presented for the 53rd year. “Pentwater has always been blessed with an abundance of people who generously share their time, talents, and…

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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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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 will offer engaging, educational experiences for participants of all ages. Attendees will have the opportunity…

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