New Era Farmers Market kicks off season Tuesday NEW ERA — The New Era Farmers Market kicks off its season Tuesday, June 27, from 4-7 p.m. The market is located at 1820 Ray Avenue. Enjoy delicious food from local vendors on site — Deb’s Cafe, Country Dairy and the Artisan. Agewell Services will be on hand to sign up qualifying…
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS PROJECT: Playground Project West Shore Educational Service District BASE BID: Single All-Trades Bid for Playground Project The full bid package in PDF format is available via email to Project Architect Kendra Thompson at kt@kendrathompson-architects.com or on our website: www.wsesd.org PROJECT DESCRIPTION: West Shore Educational Service District (Owner) requests bids from interested contractors for the furnishing of all…
Expect heavy Electric Forest traffic Monday ROTHBURY — As the four-day Electric Forest Festival wraps up late Sunday night, June 25, attendees will begin making their way home from the Double JJ Resort Monday, June 26. The Michigan State Police is reminding motorists to be careful. “Avoid the area if at all possible,” said Michigan State Police Lt. John Forner…
Tigers march through the forest ROTHBURY — The Shelby High School and Alumni Marching Band performed at Electric Forest Festival Saturday afternoon, June 24. Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.
Giant Electric Forest presence ROTHBURY — Shaquille O’Neal “Shaq” performed at Electric Forest Festival this weekend, and a couple of Michigan State Police troopers providing public safety at the huge event got their picture taken with the 7’1” former NBA star turned DJ. Shaq, 51, produces electronic music and tours the world under the stage name Diesel. His scheduled performance…
Police news, June 23, 2023 Recent police activity in Oceana County includes: Friday, June 16, 2023: 8:29 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), larceny of a trash pump valued at $450 that was removed from a trailer, Lizzie Avenue, Village of Hesperia. Saturday, June 17, 2023: 1:10 p.m., (OCSO), larceny, 2500 block of West Winston Road, Grant Township. Woodworking tools were…
Few criminal incidents at EF so far ROTHBURY — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is reporting a minimal amount of criminal activity so far at the Electric Forest Festival, which continues through Sunday June 25. MSP reported the following incidents occurred at EF: Monday, June 19, 2023: 1 p.m., fugitive arrest (suspect info unavailable). Tuesday, June 20,…
PHOTO GALLERY: Electric Forest heats up in Rothbury Electric Forest kicks off on a hot and dry Day 1 Thursday, June 22, 2023 of the annual four-day music and arts festival that attracts tens of thousands people from all over United States and beyond in the small village of Rothbury. Photos by Allison Scarbrough, Editor
Fire destroys Hideaway Campground office/restaurant ‘There was a hell of a ball of fire.’ By Allison Scarbrough, Editor GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Fire leveled a campground office and restaurant building at the Hideaway Campground on Silver Lake Road during the early morning hours of Thursday, June 22, according to Hart Fire Chief Dwight Fuehring. No one was injured in the blaze,…
Community foundation seeks candidates to fill AmeriCorps outreach coordinator position PENTWATER – Oceana Community Foundation announced that there is an open AmeriCorps position. “Perfect for someone at any stage in their career, the foundation’s AmeriCorps member will play a vital role in its communications, marketing, event management, and database management,” states a community foundation press release. “As a member of…
Herrygers among ‘20 under 30’ winners HART — Jenny Herrygers, a 2015 Hart High School graduate, recently won the Michigan Works West Central “20 under 30” award. Herrygers, 26, works for the West Shore Educational Service District as an occupational therapy assistant serving special education students in Oceana County school districts. “The best part of my day is working directly…
Man, 79, severely injures foot in moped crash GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 79-year-old Hart man severely injured his foot in a moped crash on North 56th Avenue near Polk Road Sunday, June 18, shortly after 8 p.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The man “left a parking space in the parking lot of Wilson’s General Store/fuel…
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…
Welcome back, Electric Forest By Ross Field, Contributing Writer ROTHBURY — By Thursday, June 22, the population of Oceana County will have more than doubled as folks from around the world pour into the Double JJ Resort in southern Oceana County to attend the 11th Electric Forest Festival. For those traveling along US 31, this has not been a secret,…
WSCC offers transportation for Just for Kids summer program WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s Just for Kids program will begin offering transportation the week of June 26. The cost is $5 a day with 48 hours advance notice…
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…
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…
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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Obituary: Lawrence Busman, 90, of Ludington, formerly of Ravenna Lawrence J. “Whitey” Busman, 90, of Ludington, formerly of Ravenna, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023. Lawrence was born on May 8, 1933, the son of Fred and Mary (Postma) Busman. In 1952 he graduated from Coopersville High School. In 1953 he enlisted in the United State Army, during the…
2023 Electric Forest: Who, Where, When By Ross Field, Contributing Writer ROTHBURY — With over 35,000 people, six major stages, and over 130 musical acts, the 2023 Electric Forest Festival happening this weekend at the Double JJ Ranch in Rothbury is a gigantic wonderland of music and art. It is true that most of the artists are of the Electronic…
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