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Fireworks to light up the sky this week for the Fourth of July

July 1, 2025

The following are fireworks shows on tap this week in celebration of the Fourth of July: Wednesday, July 2: Hart Sparks, downtown Hart, dusk Thursday, July 3: Pentwater Fireworks, Charles State Park, dusk Friday, July 4: Thunder over the Dunes, Silver Lake Sand Dunes, dusk Friday, July 4: Hesperia Family Fun Fest, downtown Hesperia, dusk Have a safe and happy…

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Hart High School Class of ’95 reunion

July 1, 2025

HART — The Hart High School Class of 1995 is having a 30-year reunion Saturday, Aug. 16, from 6-10 p.m. at the Colonial Golf Course. The cost is $20 per person and includes dinner — mini pulled pork sandwiches, pasta salad, veggies, fruit, chips and more. There will be a cash bar. RSVP with Courtney at 616-915-8457. ________________________ Please Support…

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Stony Lake Sparkler scheduled for July 6

June 18, 2025

BENONA TOWNSHIP — The Annual Stony Lake Sparkler 5K Run and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk is scheduled for Sunday, July 6. Everyone is welcome to cheer on the runners as they help raise funds for the Crystal Valley Care Fund. The Stony Lake Association has sponsored a run to raise funds for a local charity since 2015. From an initial 500…

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Miss Ludington Area is First Runner Up in Miss Michigan pageant

June 16, 2025

MUSKEGON — Miss Ludington Area Natalee Urbon was named First Runner Up during the 86th annual Miss Michigan Scholarship Pageant on Saturday, June 14. Urbon also was named Miss Congeniality during the pageant held at the Frauenthal Theater in downtown Muskegon. As Miss Ludington Area, Urbon represents Mason, Manistee, Oceana, and Lake counties. She was chosen among 22 women and…

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Bart Zachrich posthumously named 2025 Pentwater Citizen of the Year

June 11, 2025

PENTWATER – The Pentwater Service Club announced that Bart Zachrich has posthumously been named 2025 Pentwater Citizen of the Year.  Zachrich, who passed away unexpectedly Jan. 26, 2025, becomes the 52nd citizen of the year and only the second to receive the award posthumously. “It is with both sadness and pride that the PSC has recognized Bart with an award…

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