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Memorial service set for Kevin Graves 

March 5, 2025

ROTHBURY — A memorial service for Kevin Graves is set for later this month — nearly seven years after his 2018 disappearance at the Electric Forest Festival. The 28-year-old Oakland County man’s remains were found Dec. 30, 2024 near the Electric Forest Festival grounds after he vanished July 1, 2018 while attending the widely-attended music festival at the Double JJ…

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Grease fire destroys duplex unit

March 4, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A grease fire in a kitchen destroyed a duplex unit at 1109 Parmington Ave. Tuesday afternoon, March 4. The adjacent living space on the south side of the building was saved by firefighters, but received smoke damage and minimal fire damage. No humans were injured, but at least one cat died. Three other…

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EF adds 40 artists to ‘stacked’ lineup

March 4, 2025

ROTHBURY — Electric Forest announced Monday evening, March 3, over 40 artist additions to its 2025 lineup —ahead of its June 19-22 return to the Double JJ Resort. “One of the world’s most celebrated festivals, Electric Forest is an all-encompassing experience defined by total immersion through its pillars of music, art, community, and exploration,” states a press release from festival…

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Shelby and Hart bands earn top ratings at festival

March 3, 2025

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational School District in partnership with Oceana County Press.  SHELBY — Shelby and Hart high school bands both received overall “1” ratings at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association District 1 Band and Orchestra Festival at Shelby High School last week.  The Shelby band director is Erin Ray, and…

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Walkerville man sentenced to 90 years maximum for CSC

March 3, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 45-year-old Walkerville man was sentenced this month for two criminal sexual conduct (CSC) convictions in Oceana and Muskegon counties. Brandon Lee Chase pleaded “no contest” to third-degree CSC in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court, Jan. 13, and was sentenced, Feb. 24, to five to 15 years in prison. The maximum sentence for…

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