HART — The Oceana County Council on Aging (OCCOA) is hosting the Outdoor Discovery Center’s Wildlife booth Thursday, June 25, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. The free community event will promote multigenerational connections and encourage lifelong learning through hands-on exploration of Michigan’s native wildlife. The wildlife booth will offer engaging, educational experiences for participants of all ages. Attendees will have the opportunity…
Last year’s race raised $30,000 for the Crystal Valley Care Fund BENONA TOWNSHIP — The Annual Stony Lake Sparkler 5K Run and 1-mile Fun Run/Walk is scheduled for Sunday, July 5. Everyone is welcome to turn out and cheer on the runners as they help raise funds for the Crystal Valley Care Fund. The Stony Lake Association has sponsored a…
HART — Oceana County residents and visitors celebrated the 2026 National Asparagus Festival during the Joan Glover Royale Parade Saturday, June 13, carrying on a 53-year tradition. OCP photos by Allison Scarbrough, News Editor ___________________ Please Support Local News and Sports Coverage Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your…
HART — Shannon Beishuizen was crowned the 2026 Asparagus Queen during the National Asparagus Festival’s kickoff party Friday night, June 13, at the Oceana County Fairgrounds. Sami Weesies was crowned the Runner Up. Shannon and Sami will ride on the National Asparagus Festival float in the Joan Glover Royale Parade Saturday, June 13, at 2 p.m. ___________________ Please Support Local…
HART — James Jensen won the National Asparagus Festival’s first-ever asparagus eating contest during the kickoff party Friday night, June 12, at the Oceana County Fairgrounds. With the victory, Jensen earned the title of Grand Marshal of the National Asparagus Festival Joan Glover Royale Parade, which is set for Saturday, June 13, at 2 p.m. Please Support Local News and…
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