Community

Historical society seeks photographers.

March 26, 2019

Historical society seeks photographers. #OceanaCountyNews HART – The Oceana County Historical and Genealogical Society needs people to take pictures of landmarks in Oceana communities, such as old buildings, overviews of cemeteries, parks, tourist attractions, businesses, main streets, events, etc. “You see, the Oceana County Historical and Genealogical Society has an extensive historical archive of over 15,000 old photographs detailing what…

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Local activities planned to raise awareness during April.

March 26, 2019

Local activities planned during April to raise awareness about sexual asault. Nearly one in five women in the US has experienced rape or attempted rape at some time in their lives, while one in 67 American men has experienced rape or attempted rape. April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters (COVE) has several activities planned…

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Scouts learn valuable lesson about US flag.

March 20, 2019

Scouts learn valuable lesson about US flag. HART – Hart Boy Scout Troop 1155 and Cub Scout Pack 4146 conducted a flag ceremony Monday evening, March 18, at Spitler Elementary School. “The scouts discussed the history of the American flag; the proper ways to show respect for the flag and display it; how to fold the flag along with the…

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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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