SHELBY — “Give someone a fish and they’re fed for a day; teach someone to fish and they’re fed for a lifetime,” the saying goes. That’s why educators and the Oceana CAN! (College Access Network) are placing greater emphasis on encouraging area high school students not only to graduate, but also to continue their education in colleges and trade schools. To support…
SHELBY — David Markiewicz’s memory lives on through generous contributions made in the late 2005 Shelby High School graduate’s name, including $3,600 toward the purchase of new high school marching band uniforms. A music lover, the donations made in David’s honor are designed to assist the Shelby district and New Era Christian School with expenses that aren’t covered in the…
PENTWATER — The Pentwater Service Club has scheduled a Jan. 8 business meeting that will include an update by State Rep. Jon Bumstead (R-Newaygo) regarding the legislature’s plans for 2015. On Jan. 15, Harry Burkholder, a community planner at Resilient Michigan, will give an overview of this new community engagement and technical services program that helps communities be more resilient…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Officers from the Hart Police Department got into the Christmas spirit Monday evening, Dec. 22, when they visited a family that includes four little girls and gave each child several presents and all the fixings for a delicious holiday meal. Of course, the officers made sure that Santa Claus came along with them…
OCEANA COUNTY — If you see patrol cars out on Christmas Eve with Santa and his bag of gifts, it’s not because Santa’s sleigh broke down – it’s the Roy’s Kids program out making Christmas brighter for area families. Roy’s Kids was started in 1994 by Oceana Sheriff Deputy Roy Strait as an outreach activity from his role as school liaison.…
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