Community

Stony Creek restoration ribbon cutting ceremony set for Aug. 28 

July 31, 2025

BENONA TOWNSHIP — The West Michigan Shoreline Regional Development Commission (WMSRDC), Oceana County Parks and Recreation Commission, and the Conservation Resource Alliance (CRA)  invite the public to a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the restoration of Stony Creek Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, from 3-5 p.m.  The event will take place at Marshville Dam Park, where a long-blocked section of Stony…

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Oceana County Sheriff’s Office hosts National Night Out Aug. 5

July 29, 2025

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is hosting National Night Out Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 4-8 p.m. at Shelby Township Community Park on West Buchanan Road. “Everyone is invited to this event,” stated Undersheriff Ryan Schiller. “Come to meet, engage and interact with our public safety personnel.” “National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police…

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Community foundation awards over $75,000 in grants

July 29, 2025

PENTWATER — The Oceana Community Foundation awarded over $75,000 in total grants to 20 organizations during its Spring Community Grant round.  “These investments support a wide range of initiatives across our county, focusing on community restoration, youth development, housing and family stability, animal welfare, local economic growth, and much more,” states a press release from the organization. Basic needs grants…

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Midsummer Madness picnic set for Aug. 9 in Walkerville 

July 25, 2025

WALKERVILLE — Walkerville Thrive’s Second Annual Midsummer Madness Community Picnic and Cornhole Tournament is set for Saturday, Aug. 9, at Walkerville Village Park.  The picnic will begin at noon followed by the cornhole tournament, free children’s activities, a 50/50 drawing and a baked goods and produce sale. All proceeds from the event will go toward funding future Walkerville Thrives events.…

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Trinity Lutheran Church to host ‘Backpack Blowout’

July 23, 2025

CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — Get a head start on what your students will need for the 2025-26 school year. Parents with students of all grade levels are invited to attend Trinity Lutheran Church’s traditional “Backpack Blowout” Tuesday, Aug. 12, from 6–7 p.m.  Free backpacks stuffed with age-appropriate school supplies will be provided by TLC’s Women Helping Others (WHO) group. Attendees can…

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