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Hundreds of trees planted at local park thanks to $6,000 grant

October 13, 2023

Hundreds of trees planted at local park thanks to $6,000 grant SHELBY TOWNSHIP – They say money doesn’t grow on trees, but in this case, money results in tree growth. Shelby Township recently received a $6,000 grant from Consumers Energy and Michigan Forestry and Park Association, Inc. to plant 330 trees along Buchanan Road, outlining the Shelby Township Park.  Shelby…

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New Era Farmers Market receives $30,000 grant

October 6, 2023

New Era Farmers Market receives $30,000 grant NEW ERA — The New Era Farmers Market received a check for $30,000 from Trinity Health this week. Trinity Health Muskegon Program Implementation Coordinator Michael C. Ramsey presented the check to New Era Farmers Market Manager Sandy Whitaker at the New Era Christian Reformed Church Tuesday, Oct. 3. The grant, which will provide…

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Shelby Fall Festival set for Saturday

October 5, 2023

Shelby Fall Festival set for Saturday SHELBY – The Shelby Fall Festival is set for Saturday Oct. 7 — rain or shine. The day kicks off with 5K and .5K fun run/walk and a waffle party. The Shelby High School Marching Band will perform at noon. Fourth Street will be lined with live music, free kids’ games, free carnival rides,…

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Shelby Fall Festival set for Saturday, Oct. 7

September 29, 2023

Shelby Fall Festival set for Saturday, Oct. 7 SHELBY — The Shelby Fall Festival offers many fun-filled family activities in downtown Shelby Saturday, Oct. 7, including the first-ever Blessing of the Badges ceremony for Oceana County’s first responders. The event schedule includes the following: 9 a.m. — The Ladder 5K and .5K Fun Run Noon — Grand Opening and Shelby…

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WMU Symphony Orchestra to perform in Hart Oct. 2

September 26, 2023

WMU Symphony Orchestra to perform in Hart Oct. 2 HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Series presents its first concert of the 2023-24 season with a special appearance by the Western Michigan University Symphony Orchestra at the Hart Public Schools Auditorium, located in the Hart Middle School, Monday Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the door…

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