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Shake, Wag ‘n Roll Benefit Stroll helps LASSI

August 5, 2014
Shake, Wag ‘n Roll Benefit Stroll helps LASSI

PENTWATER — Local Animal Shelter Support, Inc. is hosting the Shake, Wag ‘n Roll Benefit Stroll this Saturday at the Village Green and Gazebo. Proceeds benefit LASSI, which provides veterinary care for stray, abandoned, neglected, abused and injured Oceana County pets. Participants in contests and the stroll must register and donate to the cause of helping companion animals. Pet owners…

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Historical marker at lighthouse to be unveiled

August 4, 2014
Historical marker at lighthouse to be unveiled

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. MEARS — A new historical marker will be unveiled at the Little Point Sable Lighthouse near Silver Lake Wednesday at 10 a.m. The plaque is already in place at the site but remains covered until the unveiling, said Peter Manting, executive director of Sable Point Lighthouse Keepers Association (SPLKA). The plaque contains historical information about…

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Kettle search heats up

August 1, 2014

SHELBY — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office received a report Thursday of a stolen cast iron kettle, which is four feet in diameter and weighs close to 500 pounds. The kettle was stolen from a lawn of a residence in the 6400 block of West Shelby Road and is believed to have been taken overnight.  The kettle is valued at…

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Hansen faces challenger in Tuesday’s primary

August 1, 2014
Hansen faces challenger in Tuesday’s primary

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. Sen. Goeff Hansen (R-Hart) is challenged in Tuesday’s primary election by Republican Nick Sundquist of Muskegon to represent Michigan Senate’s 34th District, which includes Muskegon, Newaygo and Oceana counties. Here is some information about the candidates: Goeff Hansen Basic Info – Age 56, married with two grown sons and four grandchildren. – Owns Hansen Distributing;…

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Farm-fresh food, friendliness and fun at Rennhack Orchards Market

July 31, 2014
Farm-fresh food, friendliness and fun at Rennhack Orchards Market

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — What began as a small, road-side fruit stand measuring less than 200 square feet has flourished into a 2,000-square-foot produce market that thrives on farm-fresh food, friendly and knowledgeable service and a fun atmosphere. Rennhack Orchards Market, located on Polk Road across from Hansen Foods, is a great place for locals and tourists…

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