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Road commission to host open house Thursday

June 3, 2024

HART — The Oceana County Road Commission is hosting an open house Thursday, June 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering free food and kids’ games. There will be hotdogs, chips and lemonade while supplies last, along with a Kids’ Zone featuring games and activities. Attendees can meet the road commission crew, along with local police officers and firefighters.…

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New Era Farmers’ Market kicks off the season June 11

June 3, 2024

NEW ERA — The New Era Farmers’ Market kicks off the summer season Tuesday, June 11, from 4-7 p.m. in the parking lot of the New Era Christian Reformed Church at 1820 Ray Ave. There are 25 vendors signed up so far, and the Smokin Dobroleles will entertain from 5-7 p.m. The Kids Power of Produce Club from 4-5 p.m.…

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Kids rewarded who are ‘Caught Being Safe’

May 29, 2024

HART – The Memorial Day weekend has passed and another Michigan summer is upon us. That means thousands of kids across the state will soon be trading in their bus trip to school for a bike ride to the park. Police agencies across Michigan are preparing for the spike in bicycle traffic, and they’re rewarding kids who practice good safety…

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A sign of summertime fun in Pentwater

May 29, 2024

By Ron Beeber, Contributing Writer PENTWATER — Just about any day, there is at least one Pentwater Artisan Learning Center member who is working on some sort of community-purpose volunteer project. It’s what makes the PALC a community gem. Shown here is Jim Pikaart, as he overhauls a pair of Pentwater Farmers Market signs for the sponsoring Pentwater Chamber of…

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New Era Farmers’ Market announces concert lineup 

May 16, 2024

NEW ERA — The concert lineup for the New Era Farmers’ Market for the summer of 2024 has been announced. The farmers’ market takes place on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month from 5-7 p.m. Season kicks off — June 11: Smokin’ Dobroleles June 25: Truck Driver Bingo July 9: S G Wood Christmas in July — July…

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