County fair offers old-fashioned fun with new improvements. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The Oceana County Fairgrounds are buzzing with activity this week as workers prepare to open the gates for the 148th annual fair, Aug. 20-24. Oceana County Agricultural Society President/Manager Paul Erickson, who took over the helm for long-time president Clancy Aerts last year, has spearheaded many…
Oceana County’s asparagus season in full swing. #OceanaCountyAsparagus By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – Did you know that asparagus dates back to 200 BC and that it historically was a “prized” food with both medicinal and aphrodisiac qualities? Nowadays, most people eat it because they love the taste, its low calories and nutritional value. Asparagus season is a major event…
4-H bake sales Saturday The Oceana County 4-H Program will host a county-wide bake sale Saturday, May 11, from 9 a.m to 1 p.m. Youth participants will provide and sell items to raise money for 4-H’s biggest summer camp, Exploration Days. This camp provides a college-like experience at Michigan State University in June. All of the funds raised will go…
Janice Walsworth named asparagus parade grand marshal. HART – Janice Walsworth was recently named the grand marshal for the National Asparagus Festival Joan Glover Royale Parade. NAF is set for June 7-9, and the parade is Saturday, June 8, at 2 p.m. in Hart. NAF is the longest-running asparagus festival in the country, and this year marks its 46th year.…
Oceana 4-H quiz bowl team wins state title 6th straight year. #OceanaCounty4-H EAST LANSING – The Oceana County 4-H Goat Quiz Bowl Senior Team won the state championship for the sixth straight year Saturday, April 13, at the State 4-H Quiz Bowl Competition at Michigan State University. The junior teams took second and fifth place. Families and volunteers make this…
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