Popping corn to perfection in Pentwater By Ron Beeber, Contributing Writer PENTWATER — About 14 times a year, teams of Pentwater Service Club members gather in the United Methodist Church’s commercial kitchen to pop about 200 bags of caramel-coated popcorn that it sells to raise funds the club donates to various local causes. And on July 5, a team of…
Weekend police news, July 10, 2023 The following is Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity over the weekend: Friday, July 7, 2023: 11:25 a.m., breaking and entering, under investigation, 8400 block of South Robinhood Drive, Grant Township. 8:17 p.m., a 58-year-old Hart woman was arrested for operating while intoxicated, North 120th Avenue, Elbridge Township. 11:49 p.m., a 39-year-old Shelby man was…
Suspect fights with police, rips deputy’s uniform sleeve SHELBY — A 35-year-old Shelby man was arrested on charges of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police, malicious destruction of police property, bond violation and trespassing Sunday, July 9, around 8:30 p.m. at the Wesco convenience store, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. “Deputies were dispatched to the scene of an unwanted person,” said Sheriff…
‘Pentwater Artisan Learning Center – Equipping for the Next 20 Years’ campaign fund kicks off By Ron Beeber, Contributing Writer PENTWATER — After celebrating its first 20 years of providing a well-equipped space for area residents to utilize their handiwork skills and teach others who want to learn, the Pentwater Artisan Learning Center is readying itself for the next 20…
Hesperia grad Ali Townsend wins $500 skilled trades scholarship from Pentwater Artisan Learning Center After Pentwater Artisan Learning Center founder Gene Davidson died last October, PALC members created the Gene Davidson Engineering & Skilled Trades Fund at the Community Foundation for Oceana County. Friends and other admirers have been donating in Gene’s memory, and the first scholarship has been awarded.…
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