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New Era Farmer’s Market kicks off June 28.

June 22, 2022

New Era Farmer’s Market kicks off June 28. NEW ERA — The New Era Farmer’s Market kicks off for the summer Tuesday, June 28. With 29 vendors signed up, activities start at 4 p.m. with the Kids’ Bike Rodeo. “This year, we will give away up to 35 bike helmets with the generous donation from Trinity Health Injury Prevention,” said…

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The wild ride from Rothbury to the Electric Forest.

June 22, 2022

The wild ride from Rothbury to the Electric Forest. By Ross Field, Contributing Writer. ROTHBURY — When the rumors that were spreading in late 2007 of a large music festival being planned for southern Oceana County came to fruition with the first Rothbury festival in July of 2008 at the Double JJ Resort in Rothbury, music fans and local residents…

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News alert: Shed fire in Ferry.

June 21, 2022

News alert: Shed fire in Ferry. FERRY TOWNSHIP — Fire crews were dispatched to a shed fire in the 1900 block of South 124th Avenue Tuesday, June 21, around 11 a.m. Central Dispatch indicated that the nearby woods were also catching on fire.

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Savor Pentwater’s fascinating history this summer.

June 21, 2022

Savor Pentwater’s fascinating history this summer. By Ron Beeber, Contributing Writer. PENTWATER — Everyone who knows Pentwater loves it, but having an appreciation for our community’s rich history makes residing or visiting here even better. And the Pentwater Historical Society is offering five ways to learn. PHS docents volunteer their time and don’t accept gratuities, but they happily accept donations…

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Pirate alumni, soccer players face off for benefit game Saturday.

June 21, 2022

Pirate alumni, soccer players face off for benefit game Saturday. Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press HART — The Pirates are playing a soccer game this Saturday, June 25, to help a fellow Pirate. A soccer benefit match for Ruben Perez is set for 6:30 p.m. at the Hart High School soccer…

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