Community

Historical society hosting 2 events this week

June 9, 2014

MEARS — The Oceana County Historical & Genealogical Society will host a spaghetti supper with dessert Tuesday June 10, from 5-7 p.m.at the Mears Methodist Church, at 1900 N. 56th St. The Double 100 Celebration Fundraiser is set for Thursday, June 12, from 5-7p.m. at the Mears United Methodist Church. This summer, the society will celebrate 100 years of the Mears…

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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…

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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.  

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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.  

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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…

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