Contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER — Men and women of the Pentwater Service Club will staff a Salvation Army Red Kettle collection point in front of the the Pentwater Post Office from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, and Saturday, Dec. 19. This continues a service club outreach project started over 25 years ago. The club is…
SHELBY — What is the driving force behind the Community Foundation for Oceana County? It’s currently the 120 charitable funds created by a mix of individuals, couples, families, businesses, organizations and the broader community. Through third quarter 2015, these funds contributed $336,926 to community programs and projects, nonprofits serving Oceana residents and student scholarships. The full list of foundation funds…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. ROTHBURY — The 70-year tradition of the Old Newsies and the Goodfellows continues as dedicated members took to the streets of Oceana County Saturday, Dec. 5, gathering donations from motorists at major intersections. Bill Cook, who has participated in the annual program since 1976, said that $4,300-$4,500 was raised by the Old Newsies in the…
HART — Choices West Counseling Services, Inc., a substance abuse treatment center in Hart, was chosen Wednesday, Dec. 2, by the Women Who Care of Oceana County (WWC) to receive personal checks from each of its members totaling $14,000. The center provides outpatient treatment, prevention and educational services for adolescents, persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, pregnant and…
LUDINGTON — Three Ludington area obstetrics and gynecology practices are the latest medical offices to join Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital and Spectrum Health Medical Group. The integration includes the offices of doctors Margaret Gustafson, Dannie Gentry and Timothy Murphy. The change takes effect today, Tuesday, December 1, 2015, making all three women’s health specialists members of Spectrum Health Medical Group (SHMG).…
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