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Pentwater students clean up during 16th Annual Community Pride Day.

May 21, 2021

Pentwater students clean up during 16th Annual Community Pride Day. PENTWATER — Pentwater Public Schools requires that graduating seniors must put in 40 hours of community service in order to graduate.  “One of the ways we help them earn some of these hours is through our Annual Community Pride Day,” said Superintendent/Principal Scott Karaptian.  Every year in May, Pentwater students…

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Women Who Care group has donated $502,000 to local nonprofits so far.

May 20, 2021

Women Who Care group has donated $502,000 to local nonprofits so far. WWC begins its 10th year with a meeting June 1. COVID-19’s disruption of community life failed to sidetrack the Women Who Care of Oceana County (WWC) the past 12 months. These area women — now numbering 140 strong — continued combining their $100 personal contributions every three months…

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Happy 100th Birthday, Gert!

May 17, 2021
Happy 100th Birthday, Gert!

Happy 100th Birthday, Gert! NEW ERA — The Village of New Era celebrated Gert Rolph’s 100th birthday with a parade past her house Saturday, May 15. New Era Police Chief Roy Strait organized the procession, which included several community members and local law enforcement. Photos courtesy of Jennifer Green Photography

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PWC meets Friday to plan Art & Wine event.

May 10, 2021

PWC meets Friday to plan Art & Wine event. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Women’s Club will hold its May meeting at the newly-renovated Park Place located at 310 Rush Street, Pentwater Friday, May 14, at 1:30 p.m. The meeting will be devoted to planning for the Art & Wine event scheduled for Aug. 22, 2021. This event is the main…

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COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Double JJ Wednesday.

April 26, 2021

COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Double JJ Wednesday. ROTHBURY — District Health Department #10 is partnering with the Double JJ Resort to host a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Double JJ’s Back Forty at 5900 S. Water Road Wednesday, April 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.    The clinic will offer two types of the vaccine:   Pfizer for anyone 16…

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