Celebrate New Era’s sesquicentennial Saturday. NEW ERA — The quaint village of New Era has existed for 150 years, and a celebration Saturday, Sept. 17, will celebrate the milestone. Carving into the local area’s historical lumbering days, the sesquicentennial celebration will feature axe throwing from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Other events include a pancake breakfast; art contest; historical exhibit;…
Beloved student’s memory lives on at Bella’s Place. NEW ERA — The small community of New Era was shocked and saddened by the passing of 5-year-old Bella Durga last February. Her family and the New Era Christian School community wanted to create a lasting tribute in little Bella’s memory, so they created Bella’s Place — an outdoor play and learning…
SHS Jazz Band to perform at New Era Farmers’ Market season finale Sept. 13. NEW ERA — The New Era Farmers’ Market wraps up its 2022 season Tuesday, Sept. 13, featuring the Shelby High School Jazz Band. The market runs from 4-7 p.m. in the parking lot of the New Era Christian Reformed Church at 1820 Ray Ave. The market…
Meeting to address alternating asparagus festival venue between Hart and Shelby. HART — The National Asparagus Festival Board of Directors has scheduled a public meeting for Tuesday, Sept. 13, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Oceana County Services Building at 844 S. Griswold St. “The NAF Board of Directors would like input from the community about returning the festival location…
Carnival begins Wednesday at fairgrounds. 151st Annual Oceana County Fair runs next week. HART — The second-longest running fair in Michigan kicks off next week, but as an added bonus, the midway with carnival rides and games and food vendors opens this week. Elliott’s Amusements will have the midway set up with fun rides and games this week before the…
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