#OceanaCountyNews #CommunityFoundationforOceanaCounty SHELBY — What is the driving force behind local scholarships that help area students afford and graduate from college? It’s the 35 scholarship funds created by a mix of individuals, couples, families, clubs and schools, held and managed by the Community Foundation for Oceana County (CFOC). In 2016, these generous donors helped 125 area students avoid added student…
#OceanaCountyNews #Hesperia150 Hesperia celebrates its 150th anniversary Saturday, Aug. 20, with a family-friendly event, “Down on the Farm: 150th Hesperia,” from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Weaver Park, 80 S. Division St., in the village limits. This event, hosted by the local area farm community, is open to everyone and includes a traditional farmers market, petting zoo, tractor show,…
#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountySubstanceAbusePreventionCoalition SHELBY — The Oceana County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition has opportunities for middle and high school students and parents to “Join the Conversation” about youth drug and alcohol use in Oceana County during a brief focus group discussion Tuesday, Aug. 16, from 4-5 p.m. at The Ladder Community Center. Focus groups will not ask participants about personal behaviors,…
#Pentwater #PentwaterHomecoming2016 By Ron Beeber. Contributing Writer. PENTWATER — Are you going to Pentwater’s Homecoming Grand Parade Saturday, Aug. 13? Pentwater Service Club members and other volunteers hope spectators will bring a few extra bucks to put into their collection canisters along the parade route to help pay for the July 3 and Homecoming fireworks displays. The Pentwater Chamber of…
#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyVeterans HART — The Oceana County Council on Aging and Hospice of Michigan recently hosted a “We Honor Veterans” Pinning Ceremony at the Oceana County Council on Aging. More than 30 veterans from Oceana County were honored for their service, which ranged from WWII to Desert Storm. Senator Goeff Hansen and Representative Jon Bumstead, along with VFW Post 1329,…
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