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…
Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Story by Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HESPERIA — Water levels on the Hesperia Dam are going down following several days of heavy rains that swelled the White River, threatening a breach. “The dam is doing really good,” said Hesperia Village President Mike Farber Sunday, April 19. “It’s coming down up above the dam. It’s coming…
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