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Folk singer Ben Traverse to perform Thursday evening in Hart

July 6, 2023

Folk singer Ben Traverse to perform Thursday evening in Hart HART — Folk singer Ben Traverse will perform Thursday, July 6, from 7–9 p.m. at the Hart Commons. Bring a lawn chair to enjoy this free event. Join locals and visitors on Thursdays in downtown Hart for a variety of live outdoor music at Hart Commons Park. Enjoy yard games…

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Tigers march through the forest

June 25, 2023

Tigers march through the forest ROTHBURY — The Shelby High School and Alumni Marching Band performed at Electric Forest Festival Saturday afternoon, June 24. Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. 

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Giant Electric Forest presence

June 25, 2023

Giant Electric Forest presence ROTHBURY — Shaquille O’Neal “Shaq” performed at Electric Forest Festival this weekend, and a couple of Michigan State Police troopers providing public safety at the huge event got their picture taken with the 7’1” former NBA star turned DJ. Shaq, 51, produces electronic music and tours the world under the stage name Diesel. His scheduled performance…

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Welcome back, Electric Forest

June 21, 2023

Welcome back, Electric Forest By Ross Field, Contributing Writer ROTHBURY — By Thursday, June 22, the population of Oceana County will have more than doubled as folks from around the world pour into the Double JJ Resort in southern Oceana County to attend the 11th Electric Forest Festival. For those traveling along US 31, this has not been a secret,…

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Electric Forest invests $25,000 into local music, arts, environment

June 20, 2023

Electric Forest invests $25,000 into local music, arts, environment ROTHBURY – With the four-day Electric Forest Festival kicking off Thursday June 22 at the Double JJ Resort, the Oceana Community Foundation shared some good news about the festival investing $25,000 into the community that will provide new instruments for local high band students; recycling containers for a new park; and…

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