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Outdoor report: Stopping by the woods on a snowy afternoon.

January 23, 2020

Outdoor report: Stopping by the woods on a snowy afternoon. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — When you embark upon the Pentwater Pathways, you feel as if you stepped into the famous Robert Frost poem, “Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening.” The pathways consist of 7.2 different trail miles that form four loops. If you ski each loop,…

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Cherry pie contest Feb. 15.

January 22, 2020

  Cherry pie contest Feb. 15. NEW ERA — Take part in a 51-year tradition that supports the local community — New Era’s Cherry Pie Contest Fundraiser Saturday, Feb. 15, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The event takes place at the The Avenue Event Center, formerly Morat’s Bakery, at 4747 First Street. Prizes of up $100 will be awarded…

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Pentwater Service Club celebrates 50 years of giving back to the community.

January 20, 2020

Pentwater Service Club celebrates 50 years of giving back to the community. PENTWATER — It happened 50 years ago Jan. 8, 1970. A few friends, who were also locally employed, gathered over their lunch hour in a downtown restaurant to proclaim their intent to form a club with the purpose of making Pentwater, already a great place, they said, an…

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Donate to ‘Read Early, Read Often’ book drive.

January 20, 2020

Donate to ‘Read Early, Read Often’ book drive. Oceana County’s fourth annual book drive for Read Early, Read Often just began and will run until Monday, Feb. 17. Collection bags for books for children ages 0-5 — that are in good condition — are located at the following Oceana County locations: – Shelby – Shelby Public Library, Thomas Read Elementary,…

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Winterfest in Pentwater, Feb. 8 and 15.

January 17, 2020

Winterfest in Pentwater, Feb. 8 and 15. PENTWATER – Two weekends of winter fun are on tap that are sure to combat cabin fever. Winterfest is set for the weekends of Feb. 8 and Feb. 15. One of the most popular events is the Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Dip, Feb. 15, at the Pentwater Lake boat launch. Dozens of brave…

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Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks