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Dedication of The Lamplighter sculpture set for June 29

June 18, 2025

PENTWATER — The Pentwater Historical Society and the Pentwater Arts Council have announced that The Lamplighter, a sculpture  constructed of antique tools and implements, will be permanently on display at the Pentwater Historical Society and Museum, located at 85 S. Rutledge St.  A dedication event is set for Sunday, June 29, at 4 p.m. at the museum. The sculpture depicts…

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Shelby alumni band to march through Electric Forest Sunday

June 18, 2025

ROTHBURY — The 50-piece Shelby Alumni Marching Band and Color Guard will perform at Electric Forest Sunday, June 22, from 3:20-4:20 p.m.  The band will gather behind the stage-right gate of the Sherwood stage, said Shelby Band Director Erin Ray. The musicians will march toward the event’s east entrance near “Elle” the elephant for a one-song performance. Then, the band…

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Hesperia students unveil mural made of recycled waste

June 5, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HESPERIA — A large mural made of recycled waste, entitled “Reclaimed Beauty,” was officially unveiled at Vida Weaver Park Thursday morning, June 5. The unique mural was created by students in Monica Grimard’s 3-D art class at Hesperia High School. “The mural features a steelhead, a powerful symbol of Hesperia,” said Hesperia Student Body President…

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Pentwater Arts Council showcases student artwork 

May 28, 2025

HART — Oceana County student artwork was on display at the recent Student Art Show sponsored by the Pentwater Arts Council.   “This year marked 15 years that the arts council has supported this juried student art show, and the Oceana County Council on the Aging in Hart provided a spacious location for the event,” states a press release from the…

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Barbed-wire horse sculpture to remain on permanent display by Pentwater Channel

May 13, 2025

PENTWATER — As the Pentwater Arts Council’s 2024-2025 Sculpture Walk draws to an end, the council announced its donation of a favored sculpture piece, “Gypsy,” to the Village of Pentwater.   “With the help of Pentwater community input, the final decision of ‘Gypsy’ was favored by a slightly greater than 2-1 vote over ‘Time Passes,’ another popular sculpture piece,” states a…

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