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Health department lifts water contact advisory at lighthouse beach, state park playground

August 8, 2024

The lighthouse beach and the Silver Lake State playground no longer contain elevated levels of E. coli. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — After issuing an advisory Wednesday, Aug. 7, urging people to avoid water contact  at the Little Point Sable Lighthouse beach and the playground at Silver Lake State Park due to “unusually high levels” of E. coli bacteria, the District Health Department…

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Country and rock band Northern Ground to perform at Hart Commons Thursday evening

August 8, 2024

HART — Country and rock band Northern Ground is slated to perform at the Hart Commons Thursday, Aug. 8, from 7-9 p.m. Bring a lawn chair to the free concert. Originating from Battle Creek, Michigan, Northern Ground’s Tyler Roy is a Nashville recorded country artist who commands the stage no matter where he goes. Tyler has always known the power…

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Pentwater FD to seek renewal of existing millage Nov. 5 following defeat of new millage proposal

August 7, 2024

Voters rejected new millage proposal Aug. 6 that included funding 4 full-time firefighters PENTWATER — After voters turned down a millage proposal during the primary election Aug. 6, the Pentwater Fire Department announced it will ask voters to approve its existing millage that has been in place for 20 years during the Nov. 5 general election. “The Aug. 6, 2024…

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Portion of Filmore Road closed due to washout

August 7, 2024

HART TOWNSHIP — Filmore Road from 88th Avenue to 94th Avenue is closed until further notice due to a large washout, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. OCRC issued the notice Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 6. Local residents will be able to access their homes, but through traffic must seek an alternate route.

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High E. coli levels detected at Lighthouse beach, Silver Lake State Park playground

August 7, 2024

UPDATE: The advisory was lifted Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024 GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — “Unusually high levels” of E. coli bacteria were detected at the Little Point Sable Lighthouse beach and the playground at Silver Lake State Park, according to District Health Department #10. DHD #10 is urging to people avoid water contact at those locations. “On Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, DHD…

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