Community

Library launches new seed library, offers March garden workshop

February 27, 2025

SHELBY — The Friends of Shelby Area District Library are planning for warmer weather by launching a new project this spring — a seed library.  This popular service is offered by libraries all over the country, including many in west Michigan. Beginning March 7, library card holders can stop by the Shelby library and check out up to 10 seed…

Read more »

Oceana Agriculture and Natural Resources Banquet is March 20     

February 21, 2025

WEARE TOWNSHIP — The 18th Oceana County Agricultural & Natural Resources Banquet will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at the West Central Michigan Horticulture and Research Extension Station, 5185 N Oceana Dr. The event will begin with a social hour sponsored by Kaleb Klotz Farm Bureau Insurance Agency beginning at 5 p.m.  The social hour will consist of…

Read more »

The Ladder hosts Valentine’s party for kids Saturday

February 10, 2025

SHELBY — Children ages 5-12 are invited to The Ladder Community Center once a month for Party Club, and this Saturday Feb. 15 will feature a Valentine’s party from 1-2:30 p.m. The party will include songs, Bible lessons, games and snacks. Party Club is sponsored by Child Evangelism Fellowship, a Bible-centered ministry. All teachers and helpers have been trained and…

Read more »

Perch derby, 5K race, sledding, skiing top Pentwater Winterfest activities

February 5, 2025

PENTWATER — Village of Pentwater residents and visitors are gearing up for the annual Winterfest celebration this weekend. A highlight event is the 15th Annual Ryan Williams Perch Derby Saturday, Feb. 8, on Pentwater Lake — weather and ice conditions permitting. The ice fishing competition runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration is from 7-10 a.m. at the Pentwater…

Read more »

Band of Brothers event at The Ladder set for Feb. 15

January 30, 2025

SHELBY — Local men and boys aged 12 and older are invited to The Ladder Community Center for the Band of Brothers event Saturday, Feb. 15, from 9-11:15 a.m. Coffee and donuts will be served while local servicemen share inspiring stories. No registration is required. ___________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email…

Read more »

Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks