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OCCOA to host wildlife booth June 25

June 18, 2026

HART — The Oceana County Council on Aging (OCCOA) is hosting the Outdoor Discovery Center’s Wildlife booth Thursday, June 25, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. The free community event will promote multigenerational connections and encourage lifelong learning through hands-on exploration of Michigan’s native wildlife. The wildlife booth will offer engaging, educational experiences for participants of all ages. Attendees will have the opportunity…

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Stony Lake Sparkler 5K set for July 5

June 18, 2026

Last year’s race raised $30,000 for the Crystal Valley Care Fund BENONA TOWNSHIP — The Annual Stony Lake Sparkler 5K Run and 1-mile Fun Run/Walk is scheduled for Sunday, July 5. Everyone is welcome to turn out and cheer on the runners as they help raise funds for the Crystal Valley Care Fund. The Stony Lake Association has sponsored a…

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Run-a-Muck 5K/10K race set for Sunday

June 18, 2026

MONTAGUE — Celebrate Father’s Day and the longest day of the year by participating in a European style cross-country run/walk race Sunday, June 21, at Scholl Farms, at 5955 Eilers Rd. This year marks the 22nd running of Run-a-Muck. It has been two years since the last race.  Obstacles and challenges on the race course guide you over and through…

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Hart, Pentwater departments collaborating to form fire authority

June 17, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Hart and Pentwater fire departments are collaborating to form the West Mich Fire Authority in an effort to more efficiently handle growing emergency call volumes. The other five departments in Oceana County will be welcome to join the West Mich Fire Authority in the future. “Any of the other departments in the area…

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Oceana County nonprofits receive Great Lakes Energy grants

June 17, 2026

BOYNE CITY — Great Lakes Energy’s People Fund has awarded more than $161,000 in grants to 47 nonprofit organizations across its 26-county service area during the first grant cycle of 2026, including several grants benefiting organizations and projects in Oceana and Mason counties. The electric cooperative’s south region board awarded 13 grants totaling $38,284.35, while the central region board distributed…

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