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Shelby Township Bark Park opens

May 27, 2023

Shelby Township Bark Park opens SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Bark Park is now open. The park, located east of the Mount Hope Cemetery on East Sixth Street in Shelby, is equipped with fire hydrants and an agility course for your four-legged friends, and benches for dog parents to rest their two legs. In addition, the park has separate…

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Three women vying for asparagus queen crown

May 25, 2023

Three women vying for asparagus queen crown One of the three women will be crowned the 2023 Asparagus Queen during the Queen’s Pageant and Fundraiser Saturday, June 3, at the West Michigan Research Station in Weare Township. Here are the candidates: Chelsi Walicki, Sponsored by Quick-Way Inc. and Walicki’s A-1 Auto Body  Chelsi is returning this year after serving as…

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Video: Harvesting for asparagus nuggets

May 24, 2023

VIDEO: Harvesting for asparagus nuggets This video is a presentation of Hansen Foods of Hart in partnership with Oceana County Press.  Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — Joe Prado and Dave Hansen, developers of The Original Asparagus Nuggets, discuss the 2023 harvest season and their expectations to meet their marketing goals. Prado created the battered nuggets, which are…

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West Shore Bank celebrating 125 years with customer appreciation events

May 24, 2023

West Shore Bank celebrating 125 years with customer appreciation events LUDINGTON — On June 30, West Shore Bank will have served the local area for 125 years.   The bank was founded as State Savings Bank of Scottville in downtown Scottville by Curtis W. MacPhail.  In honor of the Bank’s anniversary, West Shore Bank is partnering with several local businesses…

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Portion of Webster Road closed

May 23, 2023

Portion of Webster Road closed CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — Webster Road between 56th and 64th avenues is closed Tuesday and Wednesday, May 23 and 24, for road maintenance, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Local residents will be able to access their homes. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for…

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