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Billboard of man who disappeared from EF hopefully leads to answers for his family

June 21, 2023

Billboard of man who disappeared from EF hopefully leads to answers for his family ROTHBURY — As tens of thousands of excited festival goers pour into the Electric Forest grounds this week, they will observe a somber reminder of a young man who disappeared from EF five years ago. Hopefully, the billboard will lead to answers for the family of…

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Water Safety Day July 8

June 20, 2023

Water Safety Day July 8 PENTWATER – As the head of the marine division for the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Tim Simon wants to ensure that everyone is safe on the water each summer – especially children. That is why Simon is offering the fourth annual Oceana County Water Safety Day Saturday, July 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 2…

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Expect heavy Electric Forest traffic on US 31

June 20, 2023

Expect heavy Electric Forest traffic on US 31 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor ROTHBURY — As Electric Forest Festival attendees make their way to the Double JJ Resort this week, the Michigan State Police is reminding motorists to be careful. “Try to avoid the area if at all possible,” said Michigan State Police Lt. John Forner. However, if you can’t avoid…

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Electric Forest invests $25,000 into local music, arts, environment

June 20, 2023

Electric Forest invests $25,000 into local music, arts, environment ROTHBURY – With the four-day Electric Forest Festival kicking off Thursday June 22 at the Double JJ Resort, the Oceana Community Foundation shared some good news about the festival investing $25,000 into the community that will provide new instruments for local high band students; recycling containers for a new park; and…

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Road commission handling 40 repair projects this summer totaling up to $6 million

June 19, 2023

Road commission handling 40 repair projects this summer totaling up to $6 million By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The Oceana County Road Commission has begun another busy summer season of repairing roads across the county.  This year, 40 county road improvement projects will total $5.5-$6 million.  The road commission will chip seal 80 miles of roads in the county…

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