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Blood drive Aug. 6

July 29, 2015
Blood drive Aug. 6

PENTWATER — The American Red Cross will conduct a blood drive Thursday, Aug. 6, from noon to 5:45 p.m. at VFW Post 6017, 8440 N. US-31 Business Route. The Pentwater Service Club is once again providing volunteer staff support. For more information about eligibility or to set up an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org or call the Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767. Both…

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Rev up for the Take it to Hart Car Show

July 22, 2015
Rev up for the Take it to Hart Car Show

HART — The 13th Annual Take it to Hart Car Show is set for this Saturday, July 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown Hart. Enjoy an arts and crafts show, kids games and a chalk art competition with prizes. All makes and models are welcome for the car show. Registration, which includes a $10 fee, is from…

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Ferry comes alive during Ghost Town Day

July 18, 2015
Ferry comes alive during Ghost Town Day

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. FERRY — The quiet community of Ferry comes alive next Saturday, July 25, during its annual summer celebration, Ferry Ghost Town Day. One of the highlight events during the festivities is the Greased Pig Contest at 10 a.m. The contest is for children up to age 10, and they must sign up at 9 a.m.…

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Service club and scouts team up to tidy up

July 17, 2015
Service club and scouts team up to tidy up

Story and photos contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Service Club, assisted by several boy scouts from local Troop 1145, picked up litter along US-31 between Monroe and Wayne roads Thursday, July 16. The volunteers were among 2,800 groups in West Michigan and across the state participating in the Adopt-A-Highway program this past week. Three times a year,…

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Hart author hosts book reading

July 11, 2015
Hart author hosts book reading

HART — Local author Brett Ramseyer will host a free book reading of his debut novel “COME NOT TO US,” along with newer works, at the Hart Area Public Library Wednesday, July 15, at 7 p.m. Hardcover and paperback copies will be available for purchase during the evening.  For direct online purchases and to write a review, visit http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/BrettRamseyer or…

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