Sand Dunes Jeep Invasion postponed to September. MEARS — “As a result of continued concerns over COVID-19 and in order to deliver the event while protecting the health and safety of our attendees, participants, exhibitors and staff, the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Jeep Invasion has been postponed,” states a press release from event organizers. The event, which attracts over 1,000…
Hesperia Family Fun Fest canceled. HESPERIA — The Hesperia Family Fest, which takes place annually over the Fourth of July holiday, has been canceled due to COVID-19. “It is with deep regret that I inform you of our recent decision to cancel our 2020 Hesperia Family Fun Fest,” states President Scott Rumsey in a post on the Hesperia Area Chamber…
DNR to allow open burning; permits still required. Just over a month since it suspended open burning across the state in response to COVID-19 concerns, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced that it will begin issuing burn permits starting Tuesday, April 28. “We’re going to issue burn permits based on local fire risk and weather conditions, just as we…
2 more COVID-19 cases reported in Oceana County. Two additional COVID-19 cases were reported in Oceana County by District Health Department #10 Monday, April 27, bringing the county’s total to seven reported cases with one death. There are now six reported cases in Mason County and 16 in Newaygo County. No deaths from the coronavirus are reported in those neighboring…
Dunes ORV area opening slated for June 3. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Visitors to the Silver Lake State Park ORV Area in Oceana County can tentatively plan for an opening date of Wednesday, June 3, states a press release from the DNR. “The decision is in response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s extension, through May 15, of her ‘Stay Home, Stay Safe’ Executive…
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