Community

State archery competition this weekend at fairgrounds

June 3, 2014
State archery competition this weekend at fairgrounds

HART — The Oceana Archers Inc. are hosting their first-ever state competition this Saturday and Sunday at the Oceana County Fairgrounds. The Outdoor MAA (Michigan Archery Association) 420 is set to begin at 8 a.m. each day and run until approximately 3 p.m., said Oceana Archers Vice President Travis Johnson, who is also VP of the Lake Michigan Archery Association.The…

Read more »

Used book sale

June 3, 2014

HART — Hart Area Public Library will host a used book sale this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. during the National Asparagus Festival. Hard cover books are $1, and paperbacks are 50 cents.  

Read more »

Antique fair, community garage sale

June 3, 2014

PENTWATER — An antique and appraisal fair is set for this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the Pentwater Village Green. Bring your antiques for appraisal and shop the booths for antiques. A community-wide garage sale is set for next Saturday, June 14, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Shop throughout the village and surrounding Pentwater area.  

Read more »

Asparagus Festival next weekend

May 31, 2014
Asparagus Festival next weekend

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 National Asparagus Festival. This year’s 41st annual celebration will be especially festive as local farmers are reporting one of  the best asparagus crops in decades. Events begin…

Read more »

First-ever unwed Asparagus Queen to be crowned tomorrow night

May 30, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SHELBY — For the first time in 40 years, an unmarried Asparagus Queen will represent Oceana County. Three local single women are vying for the title, and one of them will be crowned Saturday evening during the Asparagus Queen Pageant in the Shelby High School Auditorium. Formerly Mrs. Asparagus, the Asparagus Queen is now a…

Read more »

Area Churches