SHELBY — Courtney Kokx was crowned the 2015 Asparagus Queen by her sister, 2014 queen Danielle Kokx, during the Asparagus Banquet and Pageant Saturday evening, June 6, at Shelby High School. Konnie Vandervelde was named Asparagus Queen Runner-up. The duo will represent Oceana County throughout the year during various parades and events in Michigan, including next weekend’s National Asparagus Festival,…
SILVER LAKE — An action-packed weekend is in store at a scenic hotspot. The Second Annual Blues, Brews and Dunes Festival is set for Saturday, June 6, as well as the Michigan Adventure Race. Then, the Blessing of the Duners is on tap for Sunday, June 7, at noon. Blues, Brews, & Dunes Festival Enjoy live blues music by Hank…
PENTWATER — Pentwater’s Farmers Market on the Village Green is open Mondays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. beginning Monday, June 1, through Labor Day. This season’s expanded list of vendors includes many long-time favorites plus new vendors offering local wines, goat cheese, flour and sugar. You can find the finest in everything local — from organic produce…
Story and photos contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER — Moved last year from the basement of the village hall to the renovated, former First Baptist Church, the Pentwater Historical Society’s Museum is now open to visitors through October. Hours are 1-4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday during June through August, and 1-4 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday during September and October.…
PENTWATER — Community Build Supervisor Juan Bradford of Miracle Midwest Company in Okemos, (foreground, second from left) gives instructions to the first team of volunteers who are helping construct a new playground at Pentwater Schools today. Volunteers are still needed on Friday, May 29, and Saturday, May 30, to complete the three-day project. Pentwater Schools Superintendent and Principal Mary Marshall…
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