Community

‘Tall Cop’ tackles big issue.

October 5, 2017

‘Tall Cop’ tackles big issue. #OceanaCountyNews SHELBY – Join Oceana Leads, Oceana County’s substance abuse prevention coalition, for a workshop with the Tall Cop, Nov. 9, at the Shelby Optimist Club. Officer Jermaine Galloway, the “Tall Cop” will take attendees through a workshop on current trends in drug and alcohol use as well as signs of use among youth and…

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Dale Lathers receives ‘Greater Good Award.’

October 5, 2017

Dale Lathers receives ‘Greater Good Award.’ #OceanaCountyNews PENTWATER — “Wherever there’s a need, there oughta be some help,” said Dale Lathers of Mears, as he humbly accepted the Community Foundation for Oceana County’s “Greater Good Award” during its 2017 Annual Dinner Program, Oct. 2. CFOC gives the award each year to recognize an individual or couple that has created large-scale…

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Women Who Care reach quarter million dollar mark.

September 21, 2017

Women Who Care reach quarter million dollar mark. #WomenWhoCareofOceanaCounty The Women Who Care of Oceana County (WWC) recently chose to each make $100 contributions to Mrs. Mullen’s Closet, and their collective gifts boost the group’s total giving to Oceana nonprofits since June, 2012, to $250,000. “Strength in numbers, it’s that simple!” said Deana Fox of Stony Lake, a founding member.…

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Citizens of the Year honored at Sept. 28 dinner.

September 21, 2017

Citizens of the Year honored at Sept. 28 dinner. #PentwaterServiceClub #HalcyonNatureCenter PENTWATER — The public is invited to join the Pentwater Service Club in honoring Elaine and Lee Curtis for their 48 years of community volunteerism at a Sept. 28 dinner at the Pentwater Yacht Club. The couple was recently named the club’s 2017 Citizens of the Year. A social…

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Flu clinics begin next week.

September 21, 2017

Flu clinics begin next week. #OceanaCountyNews HART – District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) is helping the community prepare for the 2017-2018 flu season by offering flu vaccines to children, adults and seniors. Flu season is unpredictable – even healthy people can become seriously ill. The best way to protect you and your family against influenza is to get an annual…

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