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Pentwater library seeks voter approval for 1.25-mill operating levy

July 13, 2026

PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — Pentwater Township voters will decide Aug. 4 whether to approve a new four-year operating millage that would provide funding for Pentwater District Library services through 2029. The proposal asks voters to authorize the library to levy up to 1.25 mills, or $1.25 for every $1,000 of taxable value, on all taxable property within the Pentwater District Library…

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Pentwater Township Cemetery stroll to highlight local history, notable residents

July 13, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — Local history will come to life later this month as the Friends of Pentwater Township Cemetery hosts the Pentwater Township Cemetery Stroll, a guided walking tour highlighting some of the community’s most notable historical figures. The event will take place Friday, July 24, beginning at 10 a.m. at Pentwater Township Cemetery. The approximately…

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Art Ramble West Michigan to feature five studio stops along lakeshore

July 13, 2026

Eight west Michigan artists will open their studios and showrooms to the public next week as part of the annual Art Ramble West Michigan, a self-guided tour stretching from Ludington to New Era. The two-day event will take place Friday and Saturday, July 17-18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The approximately 30-mile tour includes five locations where…

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Obituary: Austin Matthew Smith, 20, of Shelby

July 13, 2026

Austin Matthew Smith, 20, born Oct. 18, 2005 passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026 leaving behind a legacy of joy, loyalty, and adventure. Rarely seen without a smile on his face, Austin brought light into every room he entered. His contagious laugh was unforgettable, and his big heart knew no bounds. He had an enormous love and loyalty to…

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Deputy captures escaped alligator in Shelby Township, returns it to owner

July 10, 2026

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A wandering alligator was safely returned to its owner early Thursday morning after an Oceana County sheriff’s deputy found the reptile sitting in a rain puddle along the side of the road. According to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast, the incident occurred Thursday, July 9, at 12:41 a.m. in Shelby Township. The information was taken from a…

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