Senior center serves as venue for criminal jury trials. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — In the era of COVID-19, court staff is working closely with the community to secure venues so the court schedule keeps moving along. The courtrooms are not big enough to accommodate proper social distancing, so larger facilities in the community are being used. Oceana’s 27th…
Peterson Farms to host 2nd annual food drive. Donors will receive 4 total pounds of local apples, cherries in exchange for non-perishable food donations. SHELBY – Peterson Farms will host its second annual Food Pantry Drive Friday, Sept. 18, from 4-6 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year the event will take place…
Jamie II nets fishing derby grand prize with 29.55-pound king salmon. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Sportfishing Association held its 2020 Super Mini Weekend Derby, Aug. 22-23. A total of 27 boats entered the competition, and anglers enjoyed a great weekend of fishing. The winners divided up over $2,400 in awards, along with consolation prizes. Bret Almashie’s Jamie II hauled in…
Oceana 4-H virtual animal auction continues through Wednesday. HART — Due to COVID-19, the 4-H Animal Auction for the Oceana County Fair has gone virtual. The auctions began today, Aug. 24, and continue until Wednesday, Aug. 26. “We have 90 animals we’re auctioning — 23 steers, 46 hogs, six sheep, one pen of rabbits, five pens of chickens, three pens…
Historical society turns 53 years old. Community members encouraged to donate ‘birthday gifts.’ The Oceana County Historical and Genealogical Society is celebrating its 53rd birthday Aug. 28. The society plans to hold a Facebook/Mail-in Fundraiser and is inviting community members to consider sending birthday gifts in appreciation for this wonderful county resource. Now more than ever the society would like…
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