ROTHBURY — Electric Forest Festival organizers urged festival attendees to exit the event site and stay inside their vehicles or protected areas as thunderstorms rolled across Lake Michigan Saturday evening, June 22, on the third day of the massive four-day event at the Double JJ Resort. Festival attendees were alerted to return to their campsites from the concert venue; secure…
ROTHBURY — Electric Forest Festival organizers urged festival attendees to stay inside their vehicles as thunderstorms rolled through the area Saturday on the third day of the massive four-day event at the Double JJ Resort. “Due to severe weather, move to your vehicles,” Electric Forest posted on X, formerly Twitter Saturday morning, June 22. “If you do not have a…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief BLUE LAKE TOWNSHIP, Muskegon Co. — Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp is offering a new camp this summer, intended for students with little or no musical experience who want to enter into band. The Mini Camp is a four-day camp for children who are in grades five through seven and will take place on Aug. 7-11.…
Marvin M. Rosenberg, 93, died Monday, June 17 at Borgess Hospital with his team of loved ones by his side. Marvin was born on October 10, 1931, in Coldwater to parents Philip and Sarah Rosenberg. He grew up on the south side of Coldwater, attending Lincoln School for elementary and junior high, and the old Coldwater High School, graduating with…
Employment: Police Officer, Ludington Police Department $10,000 hiring incentive for experienced, currently MCOLES certified officers. The City of Ludington (pop. 8,100) is accepting applications for the position of full time Police Officer, with preference being given to Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) certified applicants. All applicants must be certified/certifiable by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards. Competitive…
Employment: Administrative Assistant – MCE Middle School/High School Mason County Eastern School District is hiring a Administrative Assistant to the Principal at MCE Middle School/High School. Persons interested in this position should submit a letter of Interest and resume to: Paul Shoup, Superintendent, Mason County Eastern Schools, 18 S. Main Street, Custer, Michigan 49405-9624 or email pshou@mceschools.com For a complete…
Employment: Bookkeeper/Accountant Ludington area: Seeking ambitious, multi-task, organized person with attention to detail and good communication skills to assist with all aspects of accounting and reporting for non-profit organization. Qualifications: B.A. in Accounting or equivalent Full charge bookkeeping and computer skills Leadership/supervisory skills Experience with Microsoft Excel, Non Profit and/or Fund Accounting Must be willing to relocate or commute within…
Employment: Community Support Services Director Ludington area not for profit organization seeking full time, experienced Program Director to manage programs and services for a four-county area. Detail oriented multi-tasker; excellent communication and organizational skills; computer proficiency (data base reporting system); ability to prepare reports accurate/timely; client/community relations; supervisory experience; budget and grant writing. Minimum AA or 2 yrs work related…
Employment: Head Start Center Director/Lead Teacher Immediate Openings: Manistee, Kaleva, Grant. Seeking qualified Center Director responsible for supervision and management of child development center; and teaching a classroom of 3-4 year old children. AA or BA in Early Childhood Development or related with Early Childhood; Annual $56,000 – $60,000 (with BA w/ZS endorsement); Annual $52,000 – $55,000 (with AA in…
BENONA TOWNSHIP — A woman who is a camp counselor at Camp Ao Wa Kiya in Stony Lake was pinned into her bed by a tree that had fallen onto a cabin early Thursday morning, June 20, according to a press release from the Michigan State Police posted on X, formerly Twitter. The cabin, which was destroyed by the tree…
HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – James Patric Horne, 47, of 2980 Pleasant Trl., Southfield, Michigan; a felony of assault with intent to create bodily harm less than murder and a misdemeanor of operating while intoxicated. Preliminary exam: July 9 at 1 p.m. – Jeffrey Allen Boyette, 37, of 64 s.…
NEW ERA — Blues, jazz and rock band Truck Driver Bingo will perform at the next New Era Farmers’ Market Tuesday, June 25, from 4-7 p.m. KPOP Club will celebrate the Dog Days of Summer from 4-5 p.m. Kids can watch two puppet shows with Kati O’Grady and friends from Muskegon and Amazing Dog Tricks and Feats with the Oceana…
ROTHBURY — The Shelby High School Marching and Alumni Band will once again march through the grounds of the Electric Forest Festival. “We are going to have around 45 members perform at Electric Forest on Saturday (June 22),” said Shelby Band Director Erin Ray. “The group is made up of Shelby alumni, a couple community members, and students who have…
Employment: Media Support/Online Learning Support Specialist Mason County Central School District is hiring a high school Media Support/Online Learning Specialist. The job includes facilitating and assisting students taking online classes and serving as high school librarian and media center specialist. A bachelor’s degree in education is required along with a valid teaching certificate. Salaried position contracted through third party. For…
Makayla Sabina Morales, the daughter of Jessica Mercado and Jesus Morales of Walkerville, was born on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Goldie Jean Knizacky, the daughter of Kaitlin Walker and Stephen Knizacky of Ludington, was born Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Please Help Support Local…
By Ross Field, Contributing Writer ROTHBURY — With approximately 70 percent of the acts at the 2024 Electric Forest being of the Electronic Dance Music (EDM) variety, you are going to be hearing a lot of it as you walk from stage to stage. And that’s alright, because every one of those stages is going to be packed with fans…
HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Alejandro Joseph Salazar, 39, of 3511 N. Ridge Rd., Mears, pleaded guilty June 7 to disturbing the peace and was sentenced to $400 in fines and costs. One count of disorderly person — drunk was dismissed. James Robert Carmean, 31, of 179 W. Columbia, Muskegon Heights, pleaded…
By Ross Field, Contributing Writer ROTHBURY — By Thursday afternoon the vast pastures of the Double JJ Resort will have become the largest campsite in the State of Michigan, and the hardwoods and pines that cover much of the ranch will be transformed by seven huge stages, art installations, and lights as the 12th annual Electric Forest festival begins its…
COLFAX TOWNSHIP — Madison Road from 176th Avenue to 192nd Avenue and 192nd Avenue from Madison Road to Monroe Road are closed until Thursday, June 20, at 4 p.m. for maintenance, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. A detour is set up, and local residents can access their homes. _______________________ Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news…
Employment: Special Education Teacher – Hart Middle School This is a paid posting. Posted until June 25, 2024.
Employment: Elementary Teacher – Hart Public Schools This is a paid posting. Posted until June 25, 2024.
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