Water Safety Day July 8 PENTWATER – As the head of the marine division for the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Tim Simon wants to ensure that everyone is safe on the water each summer – especially children. That is why Simon is offering the fourth annual Oceana County Water Safety Day Saturday, July 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 2…
Expect heavy Electric Forest traffic on US 31 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor ROTHBURY — As Electric Forest Festival attendees make their way to the Double JJ Resort this week, the Michigan State Police is reminding motorists to be careful. “Try to avoid the area if at all possible,” said Michigan State Police Lt. John Forner. However, if you can’t avoid…
Electric Forest invests $25,000 into local music, arts, environment ROTHBURY – With the four-day Electric Forest Festival kicking off Thursday June 22 at the Double JJ Resort, the Oceana Community Foundation shared some good news about the festival investing $25,000 into the community that will provide new instruments for local high band students; recycling containers for a new park; and…
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Obituary: Lawrence Busman, 90, of Ludington, formerly of Ravenna Lawrence J. “Whitey” Busman, 90, of Ludington, formerly of Ravenna, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023. Lawrence was born on May 8, 1933, the son of Fred and Mary (Postma) Busman. In 1952 he graduated from Coopersville High School. In 1953 he enlisted in the United State Army, during the…
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