By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — One of the longest-running county fairs in Michigan kicks off next Tuesday and runs through Saturday. Approximately 25,000 people are expected to attend the 143rd Annual Oceana County Fair at the fairgrounds at the corner of Polk Road and State Street in Hart. “It will be the same successful fair we have all…
SHELBY — The Community Foundation for Oceana County recently announced that 159 student awards totaling $157,600 were awarded in Oceana County. The Foundation has 29 scholarship funds and $4.7 million in scholarship endowments. One new scholarship was recently established – the John Bush III Memorial Scholarship, benefiting Walkerville High School students. Lowering financial barriers for post-secondary education success is one…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were sentenced Monday in 78th District Court: – Nathan Craig Ricketson, 31, of 3913 W. Skeels Rd., Montague, was found guilty Aug. 11 of operating while intoxicated. He was sentenced to $1,715 in fines and costs; six months probation; 93 days discretionary jail; must take name off title of vehicle used…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced Monday in 27th Circuit Court: – Michael Cletus Snider, Jr., 46, of 216 Lincoln St., Hart, was found guilty April 7 of jail-prisoner, possession of contraband. He was sentenced to 11 months in jail with credit for three days served; sentence to be served at the court’s discretion; and…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. PENTWATER — An 84-year tradition continues as the Homecoming Celebration kicks off Thursday with fun events continuing through Sunday. “This is the biggest and oldest event that Pentwater offers,” said Pentwater Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Eva Gregwer of the celebration that draws approximately 10,000 people to the small village every year. “The community puts…
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