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Pentwater Homecoming this weekend.

August 5, 2019

Pentwater Homecoming this weekend. PENTWATER – Homecoming – the biggest annual event in Pentwater – is set for this weekend, Aug. 8-11. Locals and visitors love to come “home” for Homecoming, and there are many activities on tap for everyone’s enjoyment. This year marks the 89th year of the popular summer celebration. Some highlights are the strawberry shortcake social, a…

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New boat tour offers history lesson.

August 1, 2019

New boat tour offers history lesson. PENTWATER – Beginning Tuesday Aug. 6, area residents and visitors can take a one-hour boat tour – departing at 4 p.m. daily – and learn about Pentwater’s rich history as they journey on Pentwater Lake, down the channel, and into Lake Michigan. The new “Pentwater History Boat Tour” content was created by several Pentwater…

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Ferry comes alive for Ghost Town Day.

July 18, 2019
Ferry comes alive for Ghost Town Day.

Ferry comes alive for Ghost Town Day. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. FERRY — The quiet community of Ferry comes alive Saturday, July 27, during its unique annual summer celebration, Ferry Ghost Town Day. One of the highlight events during the festivities is the Greased Pig Contest at 10 a.m. The contest is for children up to age 10, and they…

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‘Strut Your Mutt’ and raise money to help injured animals.

July 16, 2019

‘Strut Your Mutt’ and raise money to help injured animals. WEARE TOWNSHIP – If you love dogs, don’t miss “Strut Your Mutt” Saturday, July 27, from 9-11 a.m. The event is being presented by Local Animal Shelter Support, Inc. (LASSI) and will feature a noncompetitive 5K Fun Run/Walk, a One-Mile Stroll for dog owners with their leashed pets, and additional…

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‘Grand Finale’ concert at Stone Church July 27.

July 15, 2019

‘Grand Finale’ concert at Stone Church July 27. BENONA TOWNSHIP – The Little Point Sable Association (LPSA) is again teaming up with the Community Foundation for Oceana County to host “Grand Finale,” closing out 16 years of great music that has built an arts endowment fund at the foundation. The concert is set for Saturday, July 27, at 8 p.m.…

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