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Asparagus festival organizers announce parade route change

April 25, 2025

HART — The National Asparagus Festival parade slated for Saturday, June 14, at 2 p.m. will have a new route. Instead of beginning at the Oceana County Fairgrounds and proceeding down State Street, the route will now begin and end at Hart High School. “Are you prepared for an exciting parade experience?,” states a post on NAF’s Facebook page. “The…

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Exploring nature’s wonders through the eyes of a child

April 24, 2025

Article and photos by Allison Scarbrough, News Editor ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — The Oceana Conservation District’s Knee-High Naturalists program instills in its preschool participants an appreciation of nature and its many wonders. Youngsters enthusiastically explore the beauty of Doolittle County Park at a forest school led by Oceana Conservation District Educator Kari Wilson who the young children affectionately call “Kiki.” During…

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News alert: Crash on Grant Road

April 24, 2025

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to West Grant Road near South 88th Avenue Thursday, April 24, at 9 a.m. for a vehicle crash. It was reported that a 29-year-old woman suffered a leg injury. ______________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will…

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Portion of Madison Road closed daily for maintenance

April 24, 2025

WEARE TOWNSHIP — Madison Road from Oceana Drive to 88th Avenue will be closed daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for maintenance beginning Thursday, April 24, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. The road closure will continue until further notice. Local residents will be able to access their homes. ________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and…

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Walkerville kindergarten round up set for Thursday

April 23, 2025

Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  WALKERVILLE — Walkerville Public School’s kindergarten round up — Round Up Towards the Future — is set for Thursday, April 24, from 4-6:30 p.m. for pre-K through second grade students. Round Up Towards the Future will have a Lego station, a Grassroots494 station, and snacks…

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