Community

Fourth of July fireworks displays will light up the sky.

June 29, 2022

Fourth of July fireworks displays will light up the sky. There are four places in Oceana County to watch fireworks displays celebrating the Fourth of July holiday. Hart: Hart Sparks Saturday, July 2, at dusk at John Gurney Park over Hart Lake. Pentwater: Sunday, July 3, at dusk at Charles Mears State Park over Lake Michigan. Silver Lake: Thunder over the…

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New Era Farmer’s Market kicks off June 28.

June 22, 2022

New Era Farmer’s Market kicks off June 28. NEW ERA — The New Era Farmer’s Market kicks off for the summer Tuesday, June 28. With 29 vendors signed up, activities start at 4 p.m. with the Kids’ Bike Rodeo. “This year, we will give away up to 35 bike helmets with the generous donation from Trinity Health Injury Prevention,” said…

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Savor Pentwater’s fascinating history this summer.

June 21, 2022

Savor Pentwater’s fascinating history this summer. By Ron Beeber, Contributing Writer. PENTWATER — Everyone who knows Pentwater loves it, but having an appreciation for our community’s rich history makes residing or visiting here even better. And the Pentwater Historical Society is offering five ways to learn. PHS docents volunteer their time and don’t accept gratuities, but they happily accept donations…

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National Asparagus Festival parade entertains the crowd.

June 11, 2022

Photos by Allison Scarbrough, Editor.

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Officials break ground on $5.3 million Community Park.

June 9, 2022

Officials break ground on $5.3 million Community Park. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY TOWNSHIP – Officials and community members  broke ground on the new Community Park located in the center of Oceana County on Buchanan Road near 72nd Avenue Thursday, June 9. The 36-acre Community Park located adjacent to the William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Trail is designed to promote the…

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