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Recent birth, reported June 16, 2017.

June 16, 2017

Recent birth, reported June 16, 2017. #OceanaCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Alexandria Layne Webb, the daughter of Erin and Christopher Webb of Shelby, was born June 1, 2017. If you have a birth announcement and photo to post, please email to editor@masoncountypress.com. Recent births are brought to you by Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive,…

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The Land: Asparagus packing, a new generation of farming at Oomen Bros.

June 13, 2017

  The Land: Asparagus packing, a new generation of farming at Oomen Bros. #TheLand #OceanaCountyAgriculture. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. The Land is a monthly series that focuses on the agriculture industry in Oceana County.  CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — Oomen Bros. Inc. is a four generation 2,000-acre farm located in eastern Oceana County that farms 300 acres of asparagus. Five years ago,…

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Recent deaths, posted June 13, 2017.

June 13, 2017

#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: • Shannon Guzman, 35, of Mears, died on Saturday, June 3, 2017.  Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. • Keith Stone, 59, of Mears died on Thursday, June 8, 2017. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. • May (Ann) Schmiedeknecht, 83, of New Era, died on Thursday, June 8, 2017. Arrangements by Harris…

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ESD offering free summer camps for students.

June 6, 2017

ESD offering free summer camps for students.  West Shore Educational Service District’s Career Technology Education programs are working with local schools to host free summer camps in late June. Each camp is designed to give students a project-based learning environment and expose them to potential career fields.   Agriscience Everywhere: June 19 – 22 Grades 5-8, Pentwater High School Students…

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OCP: Your independent, locally owned news source, 3 years and growing.

June 2, 2017

OCP: Your independent, locally owned news source, 3 years and growing. #OceanaCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Recently Oceana County Press observed its third-year anniversary and we are very thankful to you, our loyal readers and our great advertisers, for the support. Our service continues to grow and we wanted to share some information with you. There is often some confusion…

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