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Bob Pochyla honored for serving Shelby Optimist Club for 75 years

September 13, 2024

Pochyla was recognized at age 21 as the youngest Optimist member worldwide.  ANN ARBOR — Optimist International clubs and their members have a long and remarkable history as champions of youth causes and organizations in their communities. An Aug. 17 ceremony hosted by the organization’s Michigan district honored that history, and some members of Shelby Optimist Club were front and…

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Women Who Care donate $14,700 to Hart VFW post

September 9, 2024

By Ron Beeber, Contributing Writer HART — The 147 members of Women Who Care of Oceana County held their 49th quarterly meeting Sept. 3.  This time, attendees chose to have each member write a $100 personal check to support the Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW Post 1329, located at 802 S. State Street in Hart. Their gifts total $14,700 to…

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Hawks and Owls to perform at New Era Farmers’ Market Sept. 10

August 28, 2024

NEW ERA — Hawks and Owls is slated to perform during the next New Era Farmers’ Market Tuesday, Sept. 10, from 5-7 p.m. Bruce and Becca Ling have performed at Wheatland Music Festival, the Ark in Ann Arbor, Blissfest, Festival of the Wild Rose Moon, Harvest Gathering, Farm Fest, Detroit Institute of Art and for musical and literary clubs, museum…

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Sports complex focus of Sept. 3 meeting

August 22, 2024

SHELBY — Residents are invited to participate in a public meeting Tuesday, Sept. 3, at 6 p.m. at the Shelby Township Hall, 204 N. Michigan Ave., to discuss the development of a new 40,000-square-foot sports complex at the new Shelby Township Community Park. The meeting will offer community members an opportunity to provide input on the amenities and programs they…

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Walkerville hosts Varmint and Vermin Hunting Contest

August 21, 2024

WALKERVILLE — Critters beware as the first-ever Walkerville Varmint and Vermin Hunting Contest takes aim this fall.  “Come join us for a day filled with excitement as we hunt down those pesky critters in the heart of Walkerville, Michigan,” states a post on the Walkerville Thrives Facebook page. “Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first-timer, this event is perfect…

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