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Oceana 4-H animal auctions go virtual in 2020.

June 24, 2020

Oceana 4-H animal auctions go virtual in 2020. HART — Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oceana County 4-H Market Livestock Committee and the 4-H Small Market Animal Association have elected to hold this year’s auctions virtually for the Oceana County Fair. “Both committees have had several discussions with the Oceana County Agricultural Society on plans for the virtual show…

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DHD #10: Oceana COVID-19 cases ‘continue to climb.’

June 23, 2020

DHD #10: Oceana COVID-19 cases ‘continue to climb.’ By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. OCEANA COUNTY – District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) reports that cases “continue to climb in Oceana County due to outbreaks at some farms and businesses in the area.” “Many cases were initially asymptomatic (not showing symptoms) when they went to work, so they passed all screening efforts implemented…

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County buildings re-open.

June 23, 2020

County buildings re-open. HART — All Oceana County buildings are back open as of Monday, June 22, following an emergency closure due to a COVID-19 scare last Thursday. “Our plan was to reopen on Monday, and we did,” said Oceana County Administrator Robert Sobie. “Ramped-up cleaning and disinfecting occurred between the time we closed on Thursday and our reopening on…

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No midway at this year’s county fair.

June 22, 2020

No midway at this year’s county fair. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The 149th Annual Oceana County Fair is set for Aug. 24-29, but things will be a lot different due to COVID-19 restrictions. The Oceana County Agricultural Society has announced on the county fair website that there will not be a midway with carnival rides and games this…

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Heroes ensure Silver Lake fireworks blast off this year.

June 22, 2020

UPDATE: The fireworks are canceled Heroes ensure Silver Lake fireworks blast off this year. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Since 1988, both visitors and locals alike look forward to the Thunder Over the Dunes fireworks display at Silver Lake for the Fourth of July. This year, however, many worried that the event wouldn’t go on due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Like so…

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