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Winter weather advisory extended until Wednesday at 11 a.m.

January 16, 2024

Winter weather advisory extended until Wednesday at 11 a.m. The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has extended a winter weather advisory until Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 11 a.m. Counties impacted include: Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, Kent and Allegan. A “hazardous weather outlook” includes Oceana, Mason, Muskegon, Newaygo, Lake, Osceola, Clare, Mecosta, Isabella, Montcalm, Gratiot, Ottawa, Kent, Ionia, Clinton, Allegan, Barry,…

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Rothbury OKs EF through 2035

January 16, 2024

Rothbury OKs EF through 2035 Permit now allows for 70,000 attendees ROTHBURY — It looks like the hugely-popular Electric Forest Festival is here to stay for at least another dozen years. The Rothbury Village Council recently approved extending the mass gathering permit for the music festival that takes place at the end of June at the Double JJ Resort through…

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Winter weather advisory extended until 1 p.m. Tuesday

January 15, 2024

Winter weather advisory extended until 1 p.m. Tuesday The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids extended a winter weather advisory until 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16. Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa and Allegan counties are included in the advisory area. Expect more lake effect snow with additional snow accumulations of 1-3 inches. “Arctic air will result in wind chills in the -10…

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Cure your cabin fever at Pentwater Winterfest 

January 15, 2024

Cure your cabin fever at Pentwater Winterfest  PENTWATER — With Oceana County buried in heavy snow, plan to get out of hibernation and celebrate Pentwater Winterfest the second and third Saturdays in February. “Get rid of your winter blues, and come enjoy Pentwater’s annual Winterfest,” event organizers stated. “Year after year, both local residents and visitors come to our winter…

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Winter weather advisory extended until 4 p.m. Monday

January 14, 2024

Winter weather advisory extended until 4 p.m. Monday The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids extended a winter weather advisory for Oceana County until 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15. The advisory was originally set to expire at noon Sunday, Jan. 14. Expect lake effect snow accumulations of 2-6 inches. “Plan on slippery road conditions,” states NWS. “Areas of blowing snow…

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