Local police officers make Christmas merrier for 240 kids. A total of 240 kids from 45 families received presents from Oceana County police officers Saturday morning, Dec. 17, through the Roy’s Kids program. Some of the officers dressed as Santa Claus to greet the children as they dropped off presents. The charitable program was launched in 1994 by New Era…
Old Newsies hit the streets By Allison Scarbrough, Editor OCEANA COUNTY — Old Newsies/Goodfellows hit the streets Saturday, Dec. 10, for the annual fundraiser that helps less fortunate children and families during Christmas. Stationed at major intersections, the Old Newsies/News Boys/Goodfellows gathered donations from passing motorists. “For 78 years, the Old Newsies have been helping the needy children in Oceana…
Fat tire biking on the dunes begins Dec. 15. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Following another successful off-road vehicle riding season and the first official shoreline horseback riding season this past November, the Department of Natural Resources is expanding outdoor recreation at Silver Lake State Park. An all-new fat-tire biking season will take place at Silver Lake ORV Area Dec. 15 through…
Pentwater Service Club members to hit the streets, ringing bells for the Salvation Army PENTWATER — The Pentwater Service Club announced that its volunteers will again take to the streets of downtown Pentwater Dec. 9 and 10 to raise money for the less fortunate on behalf of the Salvation Army. Club members plan to be in front of the Pentwater…
Veterans Day 5K Nov. 12 to support local vets. SHELBY — The Oceana County Department of Veterans Affairs is hosting a 5K race at Getty Park Saturday, Nov. 12, beginning at 10 a.m. for Veterans Day. Veterans Day is Friday, Nov. 11. To register for the race, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Shelby/CharlieMike5K All proceeds from the race go to Oceana County veterans. The…
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