‘This is a rapid and gruesome disease to contend with.’ By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor FERRY TOWNSHIP — Over 20 dead deer were recently found in a pond along M 20 known as Zeek Lake, and wildlife experts are saying that the animals died from epizootic hemorrhagic disease or EHD. EHD is a viral, sometimes fatal disease that periodically affects…
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP, Mason County — District Health Department #10 and Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy have confirmed that a reported algae bloom in Bass Lake is harmful. This is the second time this summer that a harmful algae bloom was detected on Bass Lake. The harmful algae bloom was confirmed in Bass Lake, Wednesday, Sept. 9. “DHD#10…
HART — Now is the time to clean out your basement, garage, or barn and look for old, unusable, or mystery products that require safe disposal. The Oceana County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hart Department of Public Works, 1010 State St. This event is only…
The Oceana Conservation District was recently awarded a $29,237 grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). Grant funds will be used to create a Watershed Awareness Days educational course for the Pentwater Watershed in 2027. In addition to the in-person workshops and field days, participants will receive a watershed pamphlet and information about zoning ordinances…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HESPERIA — Life is returning to normal in the Village of Hesperia where its dam was on the verge of breaching last week from the rain-swelled White River. “We’re on the way to healing,” said Village President Mike Farber Monday, April 20. The National Weather Service lifted the flash flood watch and flood warnings at…
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