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Asparagus Queen meeting April 5.

March 30, 2016
Asparagus Queen meeting April 5.

HART — The National Asparagus Festival will host a public information meeting in the Hart City Hall Community Center Tuesday, April 5, at 6 p.m. This year’s Asparagus Queen will be crowned at the Queen’s Pageant & Fundraiser Saturday, June 4, at Shelby High School. During her reign, the Asparagus Queen will be featured in various parades and festivals throughout…

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New Michigan Works position to help area businesses.

March 21, 2016
New Michigan Works position to help area businesses.

SHELBY – Michigan Works! West Central is pleased to announce the appointment of Merri Bennett in the newly-created role of business services specialist. In her role, Bennett will represent Michigan Works! West Central in partnering with area economic development, education, and training organizations to help better serve businesses in Mason and Oceana counties. “We are very excited to add this…

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Art is in the air at local library.

March 11, 2016
Art is in the air at local library.

HESPERIA — Artwork from local schools is on display at the Hesperia Community Library.  In celebration of Youth Arts Month, the Newaygo County Council for the Arts and the Dogwood Center in Fremont are hosting the Grand Rapids Symphony. Some of the students’ artwork will be used as background during a symphony performance.   Stop in the library to see…

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Acclaimed author to present memoir writing workshop.

March 7, 2016
Acclaimed author to present memoir writing workshop.

HART — Award-winning author Mardi Jo Link will provide her writing expertise during a “Yes, You CAN Write a Memoir” writers’ workshop co-sponsored by the Hart and Shelby area district libraries Thursday, April 7, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Hart Community Center (inside city hall). A two-time winner of the Michigan Notable Book Award, Link has authored three true crime…

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Donation to Trinity pantry will provide 87,000 pounds of food.

March 5, 2016
Donation to Trinity pantry will provide 87,000 pounds of food.

NEW ERA — ​The Trinity Community Food Pantry was chosen ​March 1 by the Women Who Care of Oceana to receive personal checks from each of its members totaling $​14,000. The pantry serves up to 350 families per month 800 different families per year in Oceana County.   ​​”The impact of this donation is truly significant,” said Food Pantry Director…

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