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Michigan Works job fair hiring party set for June 18 at fairgrounds

May 21, 2025

HART – A job fair hiring party hosted by Michigan Works West Central is set for Wednesday, June 18, at the Oceana County Fairgrounds.. “Last year, Michigan Works West Central helped nearly 250 people find work through its annual hiring party summer job fairs,” states a press release from Michigan Works. “These large-scale job fairs are set up like block-party…

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Memorial Day parade schedule

May 20, 2025

The following are parades and ceremonies scheduled in Oceana County in observance of Memorial Day, which is Monday, May 26: Ferry: 9 a.m., services begin at the North Cemetery; proceed to the South Cemetery at 9:30 a.m.; then the Otto Township Cemetery at 10 a.m.; and wrap up with a parade in town at 10:30 a.m. Hart: 11 a.m. parade…

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Nominations open for Pentwater ‘2025 Citizen of the Year’

May 8, 2025

PENTWATER — The Pentwater Service Club is accepting nominations for the club’s 2025 Citizen of the Year. The winner will be recognized at an Oct. 7 community dinner and program held in the winner’s honor at the Pentwater Yacht Club. This year marks the 52nd year that a Citizen of the Year has been honored. “For more than 50 years,…

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Michigan fishing report, published May 1, 2025

May 1, 2025

The following is the fishing report from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, as of May 1, 2025. Northwest Lower Peninsula Little Traverse Bay: Anglers targeting steelhead in Petoskey found success drifting and bottom bouncing spawn. Fishing off the break wall, near the mouth of the Bear River, and in the Bear River all produced fish. Bottom bouncing flies and beads also landed fish in the…

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Shelby Township opens second ‘bark park’ at community park

April 30, 2025

SHELBY TOWNSHIP – Shelby Township has opened a second ‘bark park’ at the Shelby Township Community Park.  “This new addition offers even more space for dogs and their humans to play, socialize, and enjoy the outdoors in a safe and welcoming environment,” states a press release from the township. “A life-size fiberglass Saint Bernard welcomes visitors entering the park. His…

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