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Take a course in ‘Pentwater History 101.’

June 17, 2021

Take a course in ‘Pentwater History 101.’ PENTWATER — Did you know that Pentwater had a horse racetrack for 30 years? Or that a block-long, brick structure sat empty on Hancock Street for almost 30 years? Or Native Americans settled nearby in the early 1600s? Or that small airplanes (well, two anyway) were manufactured in the village? These and other…

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New Era Farmers Market kicks off June 22.

June 16, 2021

New Era Farmers Market kicks off June 22. NEW ERA — The 2021 New Era Farmers Market kicks off Tuesday, June 22, in the parking lot of the New Era Christian Reformed Church, at 1820 Ray Ave. There will be 41 vendors offering a wide selection of produce, crafts, artisan creations and more. The market runs from 4-7 p.m. The…

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Ressel-Hodan named Pentwater Citizen of the Year.

June 7, 2021

Ressel-Hodan named Pentwater Citizen of the Year. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Service Club has named Dr. Claudia Ressel-Hodan 2021 Pentwater Citizen of the Year. In taking the honor, Ressel-Hodan adds her name to the list of previous winners that make up the Pentwater Citizen of the Year alumni, a veritable ‘who’s who’ list of Pentwater community leaders for nearly 50…

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Pentwater Service Club raises $1,350 for food bank.

June 4, 2021

  Pentwater Service Club raises $1,350 for food bank. PENTWATER — Members and friends of the Pentwater Service Club raised $1,350 in cash and a dozen baskets of food for the Pentwater Food Bank located at First Baptist Church.   Now in its second year, contributions were up more than 25 percent from a year ago when the members decided to…

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Over $40,000 awarded to Oceana organizations through GLE People Fund.

June 4, 2021

Over $40,000 awarded to Oceana organizations through GLE People Fund. The Great Lakes Energy (GLE) People Fund has set a new organizational record of grants awarded in a single grant cycle. More than $263,000 has been marked for charitable and community organizations throughout the GLE service area, surpassing the 2020 grant amount total by more than $35,000.  A total $40,300 was awarded…

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