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A guide to finding non-EDM acts at Electric Forest

June 23, 2026

Story by Ross Field, Contributing Writer 2025 Electric Forest Festival photos courtesy of www.electricforest.com ROTHBURY — While the Electric Forest is widely known for its electronic dance music (EDM), it has always had a broad array of different acts on the schedule including bands such as My Morning Jacket, JJ Grey & Mofro, the bluesman Gary Clark Jr., Michigan’s Greensky…

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Electric Forest attracts fans from around the world

June 23, 2026

Story by Ross Field, Contributing Writer ROTHBURY — The long lines of traffic on US 31, Winston Road, and Stony Lake Road beginning Tuesday night, June 23, mean only one thing to Oceana County residents: the 2026 Electric Forest has arrived in Rothbury. By Thursday…

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US 31 bridge project at Pentwater River to continue through mid-July

June 23, 2026

PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — The US 31 bridge project over the south branch of the Pentwater River that was expected to be completed by mid-June is now expected to continue until mid-July, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. MDOT’s $1 million project, which includes substructure…

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Deputies recover stolen out-of-state car, arrest wanted suspect 

June 23, 2026

NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 27-year-old Columbus, Ohio man, who is formerly from Hesperia, was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies after they recovered a stolen vehicle in his possession Wednesday,…

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Employment: Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III

June 23, 2026

The City of Ludington is accepting applications for an Operator III position at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Residency requirement: must live within 20 miles of city boundaries within six months…

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MSP: Expect ‘significant increase in traffic’ for Electric Forest

June 22, 2026

GRANT TOWNSHIP — The Electric Forest Festival draws tens of thousands of festival attendees to the Double JJ Resort in Rothbury each year, and the Michigan State Police, Hart post,…

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Man injured when car hits tree

June 22, 2026

GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 72-year-old Rothbury man was transported by Life EMS to Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital Sunday, June 21, around 2:30 p.m. after the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze he was…

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Hesperia man arrested after trooper finds sword inside cane during traffic stop

June 22, 2026

HART — A 61-year-old Hesperia man was arrested after a Michigan State Police trooper found a sword inside a walking cane during a traffic stop on US 31 near Winston…

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Cracked windshield leads to 3 arrests

June 22, 2026

WALKERVILLE — A cracked windshield led to the arrest of three people who are each charged with resisting and obstructing police, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. A traffic stop…

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OWI arrests top sheriff’s office activity

June 22, 2026

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: Tuesday, June…

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Employment: JV Girls Volleyball Coach

June 22, 2026

Mason County Central School District is accepting applications for a Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball Coach position. Previous volleyball playing and/or coaching experience preferred. For details and to apply go to…

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MSP news, published June 22, 2026

June 22, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Oceana County activity of the Hart post of the…

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Employment: High School Competitive Cheer Coach

June 22, 2026

Mason County Central School District is currently accepting applications for a High School Competitive Cheer Coach. Cheer experience required. For details and to apply, go to www.mccschools.org. This is a…

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Employment: High School Social Studies Teacher

June 22, 2026

Employment: High School Social Studies Teacher Mason County Central School District is hiring a High School Social Studies Teacher for the 2026/2027 academic school year. For details and to apply…

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DNR fisheries surveys critical to managing Michigan fish populations

June 22, 2026

LANSING — Fisheries surveys conducted by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources provide essential data used to manage fish populations, protect aquatic habitats and support recreational fishing opportunities across the…

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Employment: Varsity Softball Coach

June 22, 2026

Mason County Central School District is accepting applications for Varsity Softball Coach. Previous softball playing and/or caoching experience is preferred. For details and to apply go to: www.mccschools.org. Job ID…

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Employment: Welding Faculty

June 19, 2026

West Shore Community College seeks an individual who is passionate about teaching in a successful rural technical education program and has a desire to build strong relationships with students, industry…

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Steve Bass named Pentwater Citizen of the Year

June 18, 2026

PENTWATER — The Pentwater Service Club recently announced that Steve Bass has been selected as Pentwater’s 2026 Citizen of the Year, the community’s highest civic honor.  Bass was chosen from…

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Pentwater Jr. Women’s Club juried art fair set for July 11

June 18, 2026

PENTWATER — The Pentwater Jr. Women’s Club will host the 61st Annual Pentwater Juried Art and Craft Fair, Saturday, July 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Pentwater…

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Pentwater Civic Band to begin 79th season on June 25; musicans welcome

June 18, 2026

PENTWATER — A summer tradition dating back nearly eight decades returns to the Pentwater Village Green on Thursday, June 25, when the Pentwater Civic Band opens its 79th season with…

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OCCOA to host wildlife booth June 25

June 18, 2026

HART — The Oceana County Council on Aging (OCCOA) is hosting the Outdoor Discovery Center’s Wildlife booth Thursday, June 25, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. The free community event will promote multigenerational…

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