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Celebrate Oceana County’s Hispanic heritage Saturday in Hart.

September 16, 2022

Celebrate Oceana County’s Hispanic heritage Saturday in Hart. HART — Celebrate Oceana County’s Hispanic heritage in downtown Hart Saturday evening, Sept. 17. The event is held in conjunction with National Hispanic Heritage Month, which is Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Join an authentic Hispanic fiesta at Hart Commons with live music featuring Los Estrellas de Oro of Holland, Michigan, and…

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Celebrate New Era’s sesquicentennial Saturday.

September 16, 2022

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;…

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Beloved student’s memory lives on at Bella’s Place.

September 15, 2022

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…

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SHS Jazz Band to perform at New Era Farmers’ Market season finale Sept. 13.

September 9, 2022

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…

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Meeting to address alternating asparagus festival venue between Hart and Shelby.

September 8, 2022

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…

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