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Poppin’ in Pentwater

May 19, 2026

Story and photos by Ron Beeber, Contributing Writer PENTWATER — Each year, the Pentwater Service Club donates $20,000 to various Pentwater-related causes by selling caramel corn, popcorn, brats and soft drinks.   On a recent Monday, members were hard at work popping corn in the commercial kitchen of the Centenary United Methodist Church in order to restock several area grocery shelves.…

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Queen candidates receive hands-on asparagus lesson

May 19, 2026

WEARE TOWNSHIP — Candidates for the National Asparagus Festival queen title recently received a lesson about asparagus during a tour of the West Michigan Research Station.  Under the guidance of Justin Adams, the women learned about the local asparagus industry; what growing conditions make a good crop; how imported asparagus is affecting the US asparagus industry; and the various types…

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Scottville Clown Band to award $20,000 in summer music program scholarships

May 18, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band has announced it will award $20,000 in scholarships to middle school and high school music students attending summer arts programs. The Raymond Schulte Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to 68 students from across Michigan, including 25 local students. More than $12,500 in scholarships are being awarded to students attending Blue…

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Sheriff’s office unveils new patrol boat

May 18, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office unveiled its new patrol boat with a dedication ceremony Monday, May 18, at the Silver Lake State Park Campground boat launch just as the busy summer boating season begins. The United States Department of Agriculture provided a $50,000 grant to help purchase the 21-foot $250,000 vessel, which…

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Oceana County Sheriff’s Office launches app

May 18, 2026

HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office announced the launch of its new free mobile application, which is now available to download on both iOS and Android devices. “The new app, available by searching “Oceana County Sheriff, MI” in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, is designed to strengthen communication between the sheriff’s office and the public while…

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