MSP: Six people arrested within Electric Forest Festival grounds

June 25, 2025

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…

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Until next year, Electric Forest

June 25, 2025

By Ross Field, Contributing Writer ROTHBURY — And that’s a wrap. The massive number of cars heading south on US 31 Monday morning, June 23, was proof positive that the 2025 Electric Forest had come to an end. While Mother Nature brought intermittent rain on Thursday and Friday, and high winds over Saturday and Sunday, these weather events actually contributed…

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Democrats to host meeting July 1

June 25, 2025

HART — The Oceana Democrats will host a general membership meeting at The Hart Community Center, located at 407 State St., Tuesday, July 1, at 7 p.m. The featured speaker will be Benjamin Ambrose, who will be a candidate running against Congressman John Moolenaar (R-Midland) in the 2026 midterm elections.  “The local Oceana Dems are committed to keeping constituents informed…

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Obituary: Frank C. Powers Jr., 96, of Hart

June 25, 2025

Frank C. Powers Jr., a lifelong resident of Oceana County, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025. He was born July 7, 1928, in Hart, the son of Frank Sr. and Thelma (Lentz) Powers. Frank retired from the Oceana County Road Commission after 42 years of service. He and his wife, June, were well known vendors at the Muskegon Farmers’ Market…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, published June 24, 2025

June 24, 2025

HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Nikolas Paul Martin, 24, pleaded guilty April 28 to controlled substance possession — cocaine, heroin or another narcotic and was sentenced June 16 to one day in jail with credit for one day served; one year probation; and $398 in fines and costs. One count of…

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Jury finds man guilty of six felonies in drug dealing case

June 24, 2025

‘The vehicle was a virtual drug store,’ the prosecutor said of the car in which Levi Richard of New Era and Dakota Wilber of Muskegon were dealing drugs. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A jury found a 35-year-old Muskegon man guilty of six felony counts in a drug dealing case Friday, June 20, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit…

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Obituary: Arlen Thomas McCloskey, 76, of Scottville

June 24, 2025

Arlen Thomas McCloskey, 76, of Scottville went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Arlen was born April 24, 1949 in Hart the son of Orville and Margrete (Verschueren) McCloskey. Being raised on the 80 acre family property on Black Lake, summers were filled with swimming, fishing and lots of mischief. Fall and winters were…

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News alert: report of a person slumped over steering wheel

June 23, 2025

GRANT TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to the area of Water and Park roads for a person “slumped over the steering wheel” Monday, June 23, around 2:15 p.m.

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News alert: rollover crash at Oceana Drive and Roosevelt Road

June 23, 2025

GRANT TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to a rollover crash on Oceana Drive and Roosevelt Road Monday, June 23, shorty after 2 p.m.

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Police looking for person of interest in counterfeit money case

June 23, 2025

HESPERIA — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a person of interest in a counterfeit money fraud case at Ed’s Orchard Market, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. A fake $100 bill was used at the grocery store, and it was reported to police Sunday, June 22, shortly before 6 p.m.  A surveillance photo shows the male person of…

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Toddler drowns in family pool

June 23, 2025

FERRY TOWNSHIP — A 16-month-old old boy drowned in a backyard pool Sunday, June 22, around 6 p.m. at a home in the 4200 block of South 132nd Avenue, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Deputies were dispatched to the residence where “they found a very distraught family who was trying to attend to a 16-month-old male toddler who had…

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Muskegon man dies in US 31 crash near Rothbury

June 23, 2025

GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 66-year-old Muskegon man died in a single-vehicle crash on US 31 near Rothbury Sunday, June 22, around 3:15 p.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. “Yesterday afternoon, the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single-vehicle accident on US 31 near Park Rd. in Grant Township,” said Sheriff Mast in a press release issued Monday…

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Cruising on Muskegon’s legendary Aquastar

June 23, 2025

This Great Lakes Boat Blog is a presentation of House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington and the Mason County Historical Society’s Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. Please be sure to visit our companion site, www.greatlakesboatblog.com for more photographs.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Friday, June 20, 2025 MUSKEGON, Mich. — My focus the last few days has been centered around the Aquastar, a vessel…

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Police news, published June 23, 2025

June 23, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Wednesday, June 18, 2025: 6:04 p.m., a 54-year-old Hesperia man was arrested for violating his bond and trespassing, 9100 block of East M 20, Newfield Township. He was lodged in the Oceana…

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Pentwater Civic Band to kick off 78th season Thursday

June 23, 2025

PENTWATER — The Pentwater Civic Band will kick off its 78th season on Thursday, June 26, 2025.  The band will provide free concerts on the Pentwater Village Green from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Thursday through August.  Attendees should bring a chair. Music will include marches, polkas and oldies. Local and visiting musicians of all skill levels are invited to…

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Obituary: Julie Ann Cross, 65, of Hesperia

June 23, 2025

Julie Ann Cross, 65, of Hesperia, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Newaygo County Compassion Home in Fremont. Julie is survived by her husband, Ronald Cross; as well as many family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jay and Barb Muusse. In accordance with Julie’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and services will be…

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Employment: Truck Driver, Great Lakes Trucking

June 23, 2025

Employment: Truck Driver, Great Lakes Trucking Great Lakes Trucking is looking for an experienced over the road driver. Please come in person to fill out an application. 3958 W Chauvez Rd., Ludington. This is a paid posting. Published until July 8, 2025

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Electric Forest’s Art Bar taps forest goers’ creativity

June 22, 2025

By Ross Field, Contributing Writer ROTHBURY — Nestled deep in the towering pines of the Sherwood Forest, the Art Bar has been a popular wayside stop, a quiet oasis in the shade, for folks wandering between the Ranch Arena and Sherwood Court stages since 2015.  Over the course of the festival the Art Bar offers craft projects for folks to…

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Expect heavy southbound traffic on US 31 as Electric Forest wraps up

June 22, 2025

ROTHBURY — Electric Forest, the massive music festival that draws tens of thousands of attendees from across the country and beyond, wraps up Sunday, June 22, at the Double JJ Resort. Expect heavy southbound traffic on US 31 in the area Monday, June 23, as festival goers leave the grounds. ______________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP…

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Electric Forest puts Rothbury ‘on the map’

June 19, 2025

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…

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Police reporting few EF incidents so far 

June 19, 2025

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…

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