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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…

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Weekly fishing report

May 29, 2014

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…

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Blues, Brews & Dunes on tap Saturday

May 28, 2014
Blues, Brews & Dunes on tap Saturday

  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…

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Pentwater Historical Society to host grand opening of new museum

May 27, 2014

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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Pentwater police advisory meeting is May 30

May 25, 2014

PENTWATER — The Village Police Advisory Committee will hold its spring meeting on Friday, May 30 at 1 p.m. in the village hall. The VPAC is a group of citizens concerned with public safety and interested in working with the police department to improve police services for the Village of Pentwater. Originally formed in the spring of 2010, the group…

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