A sign of spring: Asparagus Day March 9 NEW ERA – Michigan State University Extension and the Michigan Asparagus Industry Research Farm Advisory Committee have scheduled this year’s Oceana Asparagus Day for Thursday, March 9. This in-person workshop brings together MSU researchers and industry representatives from inside and outside Michigan to update growers on the latest challenges and opportunities in…
Recent births, posted Feb. 21, 2023 Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. The following births have been reported: Roman…
Pirate Quiz Bowl squad wins WMC Rivers Division championship Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. The Hart High School Quiz Bowl Team won the West Michigan Conference Rivers Division championship, qualifying for the state Quiz Bowl Finals in April. “On Wednesday Feb. 15, the Hart Varsity Quiz Bowl Team traveled to…
Winter storm watch A winter storm watch issued by the National Weather Service is in effect from Tuesday evening, Feb. 21, through Thursday morning, Feb. 23. Counties included in the watch are Oceana, Mason, Newaygo, Lake, Osceola, Clare, Mecosta and Isabella. Heavy mixed precipitation is possible with total snow accumulations of 6-10 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Feb. 20, 2023 Kenneth “Beach” Wayne Beachum, 92, of Shelby, died on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Sharon A. Martin, 77, of Shelby, died on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. John Thomas Fredenburg, 75, of Rothbury, died on Thursday, February 16, 2023. Arrangements by Harris…
.png)
