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Fourth of July fireworks schedule in Oceana County
1+ hour, 36+ min ago (316+ words) Watch fireworks light up the sky in celebration of the Fourth of July in Oceana County: Thursday, July 2, at dusk Celebrate Independence Day early at Hart Sparks in downtown Hart, beginning at 6 p. m. Enjoy an evening filled with live music, delicious…...
MSP: Expect heavy traffic as EF festival goers head home
6+ hour, 11+ min ago (241+ words) ROTHBURY " The Michigan State Police Sixth District is reminding motorists to anticipate heavy traffic Monday, June 29, as the Electric Forest Festival wraps up at the Double JJ Resort. "Festival attendees will begin departing the Electric Forest Festival early Monday morning,…...
Pentwater Historical Society launches Declaration of Independence exhibit
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (362+ words) The Pentwater Historical Society Museum. PENTWATER " The Pentwater Historical Society is inviting residents and visitors to explore the nation's founding through a new exhibit and community-wide educational program commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Beginning June 29 and continuing…...
Shelby student to perform in Europe with Blue Lake International Jazz Band
3+ week, 4+ day ago (277+ words) SHELBY " Shelby High School junior Kasey Oberlin is headed to Europe this summer to perform in the Blue Lake International Jazz Band. The trumpet player will visit and perform in six cities in Europe, said Shelby Band Director Erin Ray-Peterson....
Tiger band to march through Electric Forest
3+ week, 5+ day ago (446+ words) By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor ROTHBURY " The 50-piece Shelby Alumni Marching Band and Color Guard will perform at the Electric Forest Festival Saturday, June 27, from approximately 3-4: 30 p. m. "It's mostly people who have graduated from Shelby," said Shelby Band Director Erin Ray-Peterson....
Scottville Clown Band to award $20, 000 in summer music program scholarships
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (545+ words) By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE " The Scottville Clown Band has announced it will award $20, 000 in scholarships to middle school and high school music students attending summer arts programs. The Raymond Schulte Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to 68 students from across…...
New nonprofit supporting local journalism receives Press Forward grant
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (616+ words) SCOTTVILLE " A new locally based nonprofit organization has been formed to help ensure the long-term sustainability of local news in Mason and Oceana counties and surrounding communities. "As the entire nation has seen a decrease in newspapers, rural communities face…...
Police news, published April 20, 2026
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (180+ words) The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy. com. The following is recent Oceana County Sheriff's Office activity:" Wednesday, April 15, 2026: Saturday, April 18, 2026: Sunday, April 19, 2026: Monday, April 20, 2026: Please Support Local News and Sports Coverage…...
Hart PD report, published April 10, 2026
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (172+ words) The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, April 2, 2026: Friday, April 3, 2026: Saturday, April 4, 2026: Sunday, April 5, 2026: Monday, April 6, 2026: Tuesday, April 7, 2026: Wednesday, April 8, 2026: Please Support Local News and Sports Coverage The payment can be paid monthly through Pay Pal:…...
Blues and boogie pianist to perform in Hart April 24
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (327+ words) HART " The Hart Community Performing Arts Series will present Mr. B's Blues and Boogie Piano Celebration Friday, April 24, at 7: 30 p. m. in the Hart Public School's auditorium." In 2002 he was a guest artist at the Irving S. Gilmore International Keyboard Festival. He is…...