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High fire danger across Michigan

May 15, 2026

“If you’re heading to northern Michigan to look for morels, hit your favorite fishing spot or get in a little time on the trails, be aware that fire danger is high,” states Michigan Department of Natural Resources press release issued Friday, May 15. “The MesoWest Great Lakes Fire & Fuels map shows the daily fire danger rating as high or…

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CarvePrize kicks off in Shelby

May 15, 2026

Story and photos by Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY — A new and unique art exhibit that features eye-catching chainsaw-carved sculptures kicked off Friday, May 15. CarvePrize, modeled after ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, displays 15 different sculptures along Michigan Avenue, transforming the downtown into an “open-air gallery.” For the next two months, residents and visitors can vote for their favorite…

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M 20 near the tunnel project to re-open Friday

May 14, 2026

Story by Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The portion of M 20 that has been closed to traffic since March 9 when construction of a $2.6 million tunnel project began will re-open Friday, May 15, at 8 a.m., according to the Oceana County Road Commission. The approximate 76-foot-long tunnel underneath M 20 will allow pedestrians and tram traffic to…

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Boy survives 35-foot fall from zip line platform

May 14, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 12-year-old boy fell 35 feet from a zip line platform at Grace Adventures Christian Camp Thursday, May 14, shortly before 10 a.m., according to Michigan State Police Sgt. Michael Cuevas of the Hart post. The boy was suffering from hip pain, but it did not appear he had life-threatening injuries, said…

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‘White Christmas’ auditions set for May 26 and 27

May 14, 2026

HART — Auditions for the Hart Community Performing Arts Association’s production of Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” are set for Tuesday, May 26 and Wednesday, May 27, from 6-8 p.m. at the Hart Middle School, at 308 W. Johnson St.  Audition participants are asked to use the back door entrance on the west side of the building. The entire community is…

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