When local students returned to school this fall, they discovered some new band and music equipment. Since 2008, the four-day summer festival draws tens of thousands visitors from across the nation and beyond to experience a unique blend of art, music, and nature at the Double JJ Resort in Rothbury. “As the Electric Forest Festival continues to grow, so does…
ROTHBURY — The massive four-day music festival, Electric Forest, wrapped up at the Double JJ Resort Sunday, June 22, with tens of thousands of people from all over the country attending. Michigan State Police Spl. Lt. Michelle Robinson, who is the public information officer for the Sixth District, said there were six arrests over the four-day period and four other…
By Ross Field, Contributing Writer ROTHBURY — The transformation of the sprawling Double JJ Resort is nearly complete. The huge pasture along US 31 is filling with tents and campers; the Sherwood Forest will be a kaleidoscope of lights and lasers; and by tonight (June 19) Oceana County’s population will have more than tripled as folks from around the world…
ROTHBURY — As the massive Electric Forest Festival begins Thursday, June 19, at the Double JJ Resort, local police are reporting no major incidents thus far as tens of thousands of people from across the country and beyond descend upon the small Village of Rothbury. Michigan State Police Sgt. Michael Cuevas reported “nothing significant” as of Thursday morning. Detailed information…
GRANT TOWNSHIP — Lane closures for road work on northbound and southbound US 31 between Winston Road and M 20 scheduled to begin Wednesday, June 4, will be halted during the Electric Forest Festival, the Michigan Department of Transportation announced Monday, June 2. “We have good news for the forest-dwelling music lovers,” said John Richard of MDOT’s communications team. “Lane…
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