Community

Generous group’s donations allow sheriff’s dive team to purchase new trailer By Ron Beeber, Contributing Writer When the first meeting of the Women Who Care of Oceana County occurred 11 years ago in June of 2012, who would have thought that these community-minded citizens would contribute a total $680,000 to Oceana nonprofit causes by now? Well, they have.   The 150-member…

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Pentwater Service Club Names Joe Primozich 2023 Citizen of The Year PENTWATER —The Pentwater Service Club announced that Joe Primozich has been named the 2023 Pentwater Citizen of the Year. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the community service award.  “It will be a privilege to recognize Joe’s passionate work in ensuring the health of Pentwater Lake, as he…

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PHOTO GALLERY: 50th Annual National Asparagus Festival HART — Thousands gathered for the Joan Glover National Asparagus Festival Royale Parade Saturday, June 10, 2023.                                                    

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  Emma Woller crowned 2023 Asparagus Queen WEARE TOWNSHIP — Emma Woller was crowned the 2023 Asparagus Queen during the Queen’s Pageant and Fundraiser Saturday, June 3, at the West Michigan Research Station. Chelsi Walicki was named the Asparagus Queen First Runner-Up. Emma is a senior at Michigan State University studying crop and soil science with a minor in agribusiness…

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Three women vying for asparagus queen crown One of the three women will be crowned the 2023 Asparagus Queen during the Queen’s Pageant and Fundraiser Saturday, June 3, at the West Michigan Research Station in Weare Township. Here are the candidates: Chelsi Walicki, Sponsored by Quick-Way Inc. and Walicki’s A-1 Auto Body  Chelsi is returning this year after serving as…

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