Good morning Rothbury! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which five Electric Forest sets should Rothbury locals watch for?
Also on today's calendar: Winston Speedway.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: Increasingly windy, with a high of 53 and low of 41 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 59, low: 44.
- Friday: Breezy; an afternoon shower, with a high of 61 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 5 Can't-Miss Acts at Electric Forest 2026 (dancingastronaut.com) — Electric Forest is set to return to Rothbury June 25–28, bringing thousands of visitors and a packed lineup that will boost local tourism and business. This preview highlights five especially buzzed-about acts, from Michigan native GRiZ to a wild DJ Diesel and T-Pain back-to-back set, to help festivalgoers plan their weekend in the woods.

📸 Around Rothbury
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Other local events
Thursday May 14
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Library Program
City of Montaque
8778 Ferry St, Montague, MI 49437
5:00 pm
Saturday May 23
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Winston Speedway →
Winston Speedway, 7834 S 72nd Ave, Rothbury
4:00 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
Wednesday May 13
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Fall Festival Days @ Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo →
Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo, 4180 M-20, New Era
9:00 am
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Open: White River Light Station & Museum
White River Light Station, 6199 Murray Rd, Whitehall
10:00 am
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Youth Open Studio →
Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center, 106 E Colby St, Whitehall
3:00 pm
Thursday May 14
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Library Program
City of Montaque
8778 Ferry St, Montague, MI 49437
5:00 pm
Monday May 18
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Shelby Girls JV Soccer @ Montague →
Montague High School, 4900 Stanton Blvd, Montague
5:00 pm
Tuesday May 19
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Hesperia JV Baseball @ Shelby →
Shelby High School, 641 N State St, Shelby
4:00 pm
Thursday May 21
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Third Thursday @ Colby’s Hokey Pokey →
Colbys Hokey Pokey, 107 E Colby St, Whitehall
5:00 pm
Friday May 22
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2026 WMCKA Kayak Symposium →
YMCA Camp Pendalouan, 1243 E Fruitvale Rd, Montague
5:00 pm
Tuesday June 2
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White Lake Fit →
Viking Athletic and Activity Complex
6:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The truth is… when kids’ teeth are healthier, they are, too.
Kindergarten Dental Screenings help find dental problems early. They’re free, local, and now they’re required for all Michigan kindergarteners. Find… (Nextdoor )
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Playa Bowls posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Shelby. Apply here.
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Workbox Staffing posted a job opening for Machine Operators in Whitehall. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rothbury here.
🗞 Nearby News
Shelby
- Fulfilling a lifelong dream, 72-year-old will graduate from medical school (spokesman.com)
- 14 Michigan Roadside Food Stands That Belong On Every May Travel Route (everafterinthewoods.com)
- The Locker Room - Episode 22 - Brian Beebe and Scott DeCamp Welcome Scott Volkman and Cruz Beckstrom from Mona Shores Golf (muskegonchannel.com)
Montague
Whitehall
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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