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Get in the ‘spear it’ this weekend with asparagus festival

June 10, 2015
Get in the ‘spear it’ this weekend with asparagus festival

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Leading the way as one of the top producers of asparagus in the nation, Oceana County will celebrate its claim to fame this weekend with the 42nd Annual National Asparagus Festival. Events begin Friday, June 12, and continue through Sunday, June 14. The uniqueness of the festival is a big draw. There are…

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Women Who Care donate nearly $13,000 to youth health center

June 7, 2015
Women Who Care donate nearly $13,000 to youth health center

SHELBY — Women Who Care of Oceana County continue their generous philanthropy with their recent selection of a school-based health center inside Shelby Middle School as the recipient of personal checks from members totaling $12,900. This latest contribution brings the total donated by WWC members to over $118,000 since the group’s first meeting in June of 2012. The center, under…

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Courtney Kokx crowned 2015 Asparagus Queen

June 7, 2015
Courtney Kokx crowned 2015 Asparagus Queen

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,…

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Weekend packed full of summertime fun

June 1, 2015
Weekend packed full of summertime fun

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…

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Farmers Market opens Monday

May 29, 2015
Farmers Market opens Monday

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…

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