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Stony Lake Sparkler scheduled for July 6

June 18, 2025

BENONA TOWNSHIP — The Annual Stony Lake Sparkler 5K Run and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk is scheduled for Sunday, July 6. Everyone is welcome to cheer on the runners as they help raise funds for the Crystal Valley Care Fund. The Stony Lake Association has sponsored a run to raise funds for a local charity since 2015. From an initial 500…

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Pentwater juried art fair set for July 12

June 18, 2025

PENTWATER — Pentwater Jr. Women’s Club’s 60th Annual Pentwater Juried Art and Craft Fair is set for Saturday, July 12, from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. in downtown Pentwater.  The 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 the summer activities,…

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Dedication of The Lamplighter sculpture set for June 29

June 18, 2025

PENTWATER — The Pentwater Historical Society and the Pentwater Arts Council have announced that The Lamplighter, a sculpture  constructed of antique tools and implements, will be permanently on display at the Pentwater Historical Society and Museum, located at 85 S. Rutledge St.  A dedication event is set for Sunday, June 29, at 4 p.m. at the museum. The sculpture depicts…

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Shelby alumni band to march through Electric Forest Sunday

June 18, 2025

ROTHBURY — The 50-piece Shelby Alumni Marching Band and Color Guard will perform at Electric Forest Sunday, June 22, from 3:20-4:20 p.m.  The band will gather behind the stage-right gate of the Sherwood stage, said Shelby Band Director Erin Ray. The musicians will march toward the event’s east entrance near “Elle” the elephant for a one-song performance. Then, the band…

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Woman faces charges for allegedly bringing LSD into jail

June 17, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 22-year-old Morton, Illinois woman faces charges of operating without insurance, open intoxicants, possession with intent to deliver LSD and bringing contraband into a jail following a traffic stop on Oceana Drive near Wilke Road Sunday, June 15, shortly after…

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