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MSP continues to investigate discovery of deceased newborn at EF

June 29, 2026

ROTHBURY — Michigan State Police continues to investigate the discovery of a deceased newborn found Sunday morning, June 28, inside a porta-potty in the camping area at the Electric Forest Festival. According to MSP, the body of the neonate, which is an infant 4 weeks old or younger, was found inside a portable restroom by an employee of the restroom…

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Man, 82, dies in moped cash

June 29, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor COLFAX TOWNSHIP — An 82-year-old Hart man died after crashing the 2008 Honda moped he was operating on North 176th Avenue near Dennis Keating Drive Friday, June 26, shortly after 2 p.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Byron Richard Purdy was pronounced dead at the scene, said Sheriff Mast. “Although passersby attempted to…

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Fourth of July fireworks schedule in Oceana County

June 29, 2026

Watch fireworks light up the sky in celebration of the Fourth of July in Oceana County: Hart Sparks Thursday, July 2, at dusk Celebrate Independence Day early at Hart Sparks in downtown Hart, beginning at 6 p.m. Enjoy an evening filled with live music, delicious food vendors, a kids  zone, chalet shopping, and the downtown Hart social district. The night…

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Extreme heat warning in effect through Thursday

June 29, 2026

OCEANA COUNTY — A large portion of the western portion of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, including Oceana and Mason counties, is under an extreme heat warning beginning at 2 p.m. Monday, June 29, through 8 p.m. Thursday, July 2, according to the National Weather Service. Expect “dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105 expected,” states NWS. The warning…

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MSP: Expect heavy traffic as EF festival goers head home

June 29, 2026

ROTHBURY — The Michigan State Police Sixth District is reminding motorists to anticipate heavy traffic Monday, June 29, as the Electric Forest Festival wraps up at the Double JJ Resort. “Festival attendees will begin departing the Electric Forest Festival early Monday morning, June 29,” states MSP. “Heavy traffic is expected between 5 a.m. and 4 p.m. as thousands of vehicles…

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