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…
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…
The following fishing report is from the Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources. Fishing patterns are slowly moving into the summer mode. Water temperatures on the Great Lakes are still cold especially Lake Superior which still has ice. The inland lakes are warming at a very slow pace. SOUTHEAST LOWER PENINSULA Lake Erie: Walleye fishing was still sporadic, but starting to heat…
Experience live blues music, Michigan beer, and local food during Silver Lake’s inaugural Blues, Brews & Dunes this Saturday from 6-10 p.m. This year’s event is a “preview,” and next year it will be a full-day event. It takes place near the beautiful Silver Lake State Park at 8301 W. Hazel Rd. and coincides with the park’s “Blessing of…
The new Pentwater Historical Society Museum, located at 85 Rutledge St., is having a grand opening this Saturday, May 31, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. A ribbon cutting ceremony is slated for at approximately 11:30 a.m. with Sen. Goeff Hansen (R-Hart) and Rep. Jon Bumstead (R-Newaygo) attending. After a museum tour, there will be free hot dogs, chips, popcorn…
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