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PHOTO GALLERY: Pentwater’s 93rd Annual Homecoming Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023.

August 13, 2023

PHOTO GALLERY: Pentwater’s 93rd Annual Homecoming Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. Photos by Allison Scarbrough, Editor Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville,…

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Rain doesn’t dampen spirits of Pentwater Homecoming sand sculptors

August 11, 2023

Rain doesn’t dampen spirits of Pentwater Homecoming sand sculptors PENTWATER — Scattered storms rolled across Lake Michigan Friday, Aug. 11, but the wet weather didn’t dampen the spirits of participants in the 50th Annual Sand Sculpture Contest at Charles Mears State Park. The contest is one of many fun events taking place this weekend during Pentwater’s 93rd Annual Homecoming Celebration,…

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Pentwater’s 93rd Homecoming celebration begins Thursday

August 8, 2023

Pentwater’s 93rd Homecoming celebration begins Thursday PENTWATER — The 93rd Annual Homecoming Celebration is set for Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 10-13. This event has grown to become the largest and most cherished occasion in Pentwater, drawing both locals and visitors to come “home” and revel in the festivities. Among the highlights are the Farmers Market, the Strawberry Shortcake Social, the…

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50th sand sculpture contest set for Friday

August 8, 2023

50th sand sculpture contest set for Friday  PENTWATER — This year’s Sand Sculpture Contest at Charles Mears State Park Friday, Aug. 11, is the 50th annual. The contest, which is part of the 93rd Homecoming celebration, takes place on the Lake Michigan beach at Charles Mears State Park. It draws sculptors of all ages, and trophies will be awarded to…

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DAR donates US flag to library 

August 7, 2023

DAR donates US flag to library  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor PENTWATER — A wind storm knocked down the Pentwater Township Library’s American flag last April, and help was quickly offered to replace it. Thanks to a collaboration of the Michigan Dunes Chapter of the National Daughters of the American Revolution and the newly-reorganized Friends of the Pentwater Library, a new…

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