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Rain doesn’t dampen the ‘spear-it’ of the National Asparagus Festival

June 8, 2024

HART — Light rain didn’t dampen the “spear-it” of the Joan Glover National Asparagus Festival Royale Parade Saturday, June 8. Photos by Allison Scarbrough, News Editor  

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Celebrate asparagus this weekend

June 6, 2024

51st Annual National Asparagus Festival set for Saturday By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor  HART — Every year thousands of people flock to Oceana County to celebrate asparagus season in the “Asparagus Capital of the World.” Oceana County is the top producer of asparagus in Michigan, accounting for about 80 percent of Michigan’s asparagus production, and Michigan is the leading producer…

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Road commission to host open house Thursday

June 3, 2024

HART — The Oceana County Road Commission is hosting an open house Thursday, June 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering free food and kids’ games. There will be hotdogs, chips and lemonade while supplies last, along with a Kids’ Zone featuring games and activities. Attendees can meet the road commission crew, along with local police officers and firefighters.…

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New Era Farmers’ Market kicks off the season June 11

June 3, 2024

NEW ERA — The New Era Farmers’ Market kicks off the summer season Tuesday, June 11, from 4-7 p.m. in the parking lot of the New Era Christian Reformed Church at 1820 Ray Ave. There are 25 vendors signed up so far, and the Smokin Dobroleles will entertain from 5-7 p.m. The Kids Power of Produce Club from 4-5 p.m.…

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Kids rewarded who are ‘Caught Being Safe’

May 29, 2024

HART – The Memorial Day weekend has passed and another Michigan summer is upon us. That means thousands of kids across the state will soon be trading in their bus trip to school for a bike ride to the park. Police agencies across Michigan are preparing for the spike in bicycle traffic, and they’re rewarding kids who practice good safety…

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