
Bear spotted near Rothbury. #OceanaCountyNews This large black bear was photographed by Terry Seaver in the area of Webster Road near Rothbury.
Library friends host used book sale during asparagus festival. #HartAreaPublicLibrary HART — The Hart Area Public Library has been collecting materials all year long for the Friends of the Hart Library Annual Used Book Sale this Friday, June 8, from 1-5 p.m. and Saturday, June 9, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in conjunction with the National Asparagus Festival. “We…
15 suspects arrested in cock fighting ring. #OceanaCountyCrime HART TOWNSHIP — A total of 15 people were arrested on felony animal fighting charges Saturday, June 2, in connection to large cock fighting ring, according to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police. Several suspects attempted to flee from the police in the densely wooded area. “At the scene, there…

Kendra Larios-Mendez crowned Asparagus Queen. #NationalAsparagusFestival SHELBY — Kendra Larios-Mendez of Hart was crowned the 2018 Asparagus Queen during the Queen’s Pageant/Fundraiser Saturday, June 2, at Shelby High School. Rachel Bruinsma of New Era was named runner-up. The other candidates were Taylor Grimm of Scottville, Renza Jacobs of New Era and Katelynn Sytsma of Hesperia. The National Asparagus Festival is…

Siren test Monday. #OceanaCountyEmergencyManagement OCEANA COUNTY — Oceana County Emergency Management will conduct a siren test Monday, June 4, at 10 a.m. Oceana County’s severe weather outdoor warning sirens are being tested on the first Monday of each month through September. If there is the possibility of impending severe weather on the day of the test, it will be cancelled…