Community

Oceana entrepreneurs invited to competition.

March 19, 2019

Oceana entrepreneurs invited to competition. FREMONT – Residents from Oceana, Newaygo and Lake counties are invited to an entrepreneurial pitch competition, May 8, with a chance to win cash prizes. Pitch North will provide a platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to pitch their ideas to a panel of judges with a chance at winning over $9,000 in cash and prizes. “Entrepreneurship…

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Community foundation moves into Pentwater office.

March 19, 2019

Community foundation moves into Pentwater office. #CommunityFoundationforOceanaCounty PENTWATER — Following several years of significant growth, the Community Foundation for Oceana County recently relocated to a larger space within Shelby State Bank’s Pentwater Branch. Prior to the move, the organization was located within the bank’s Shelby branch. The new space will accommodate additional staff to bolster the work of the organization…

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Pentwater, Shelby finalists in ‘Put Your Town on the Map’ contest.

March 18, 2019

Pentwater, Shelby finalists in ‘Put Your Town on the Map’ contest. #OceanaCountyNews Two Oceana communities – Pentwater and Shelby – are finalists in Consumer Energy’s “Put Your Town on the Map” competition that provides funding for projects that help energize towns. Both villages’ projects improve cycling activities in Oceana County. The Village of Pentwater’s automated bike share program and the…

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AmeriCorps members work hard for Oceana.

March 16, 2019

AmeriCorps members work hard for Oceana. HART – Thousands of Americans across the country, including Oceana County residents, celebrated the valuable contributions of AmeriCorps members who pledge to “get things done” as part of the annual AmeriCorps Week. The AmeriCorps Week celebration also honored the contributions and support of thousands of local organizations that make AmeriCorps programs possible. Across Michigan…

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Residents urged to participate in alcohol, drug survey.

March 13, 2019

Residents urged to participate in alcohol, drug survey. #OceanaLeads Local residents have the opportunity to provide their input on alcohol and drug use in the community. The local youth substance abuse prevention coalition, Oceana Leads, is gathering insight from Oceana County residents 18 years or older through an online survey. Those participating in the survey will provide anonymous responses to…

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