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The mystery of the ‘Katahdin’

October 21, 2014
The mystery of the ‘Katahdin’

Story and photos contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER — When the Pentwater Historical Society needed to move its largest and heaviest, and one of its oldest donated artifacts, who did it call upon for help? Not Ghostbusters. They called in muscle from the Pentwater Service Club to help move the “Katahdin,” (pronounced ka-tah-din) a 30-foot, 3,000-pound wooden boat that resembles,…

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Fun Halloween events this weekend

October 16, 2014
Fun Halloween events this weekend

SHELBY — Gear up for a ghoulishly good time during the Shelby Area Zombie Walk this Saturday at 2 p.m. Register at Getty Park, located at the corner of School and Sixth streets, at 1:30 p.m. Zombies will saunter from the park down Sixth Street and continue down Michigan Avenue to downtown Shelby. The “undead” will then turn left onto…

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Oktoberfest this weekend

October 6, 2014
Oktoberfest this weekend

PENTWATER — Enjoy fun activities for all ages against a backdrop of the beautiful fall colors during Oktoberfest this weekend. Friday events include Bingo at the VFW Hall from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and Comedy Night at The Village Café & Pub at 9 p.m. Saturday events 10 a.m. – Pumpkin and face painting on the Village Green 10 a.m. to 4…

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Tom’s Last Dance Oct. 30

October 3, 2014
Tom’s Last Dance Oct. 30

SHELBY — To help reduce the pet overpopulation problem, Companion Animal Veterinary Service is offering Tom’s Last Dance, Oct. 30. It is a low-cost cat neutering clinic for male cats that are at least 4 months old and in good health. The cost is $30 per cat, and it is for Oceana County residents’ cats only. Pre-registration is required. Call…

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Hospital volunteers honored.

October 3, 2014
Hospital volunteers honored.

HAMLIN TWP. (Mason Co.) —  Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital honored its volunteers at the annual recognition dinner last night at Lincoln Hills Golf Club. Thirty nine volunteers were awarded service pins for surpassing significant milestones of 100 to 14,000 hours of service in their volunteer careers. Topping the list of honorees, with 14,000 hours each, were Doris Lundberg and Judy…

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