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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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11 women compete for asparagus queen crown

April 29, 2025

Candidate field will be narrowed down to five HART — After having no asparagus queen in 2024, the National Asparagus Festival has a group of 11 women competing for this year’s crown. Last year’s asparagus queen competition was canceled ‎due to a lack of interested candidates. This year, there are so many women interested in wearing the crown that the…

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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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