Editorial by Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The National Asparagus Festival is one of the most unique festivals in West Michigan, and it creates a happy, small-town feeling for all who attend. There are only two other festivals similar to it in the entire nation — the Stockton Asparagus Festival in California and the Empire Asparagus Festival in Northern Michigan. “Our…
ROTHBURY — This year is the first time in the Electric Forest Festival’s four-year history that tickets sold out prior to the event and organizers are expecting the biggest crowd ever. Tens of thousands of music lovers from all over the country will flock to EFF June 26-29 at Double JJ Resort in Rothbury. Hailed as “(among) the world’s 10…
HART — Ventriloquist Richard Paul entertained children and families during the National Asparagus Festival Friday evening at the Hart Commons. Paul’s appearance is a new addition to the festival. Many more festival activities are slated for tomorrow. Go to www.nationalasparagusfestival.org for a complete schedule of activities.
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The downtown is hopping this afternoon as the 41st Annual National Asparagus Festival kicks off. Beautiful sunny skies and temperatures in the low 70s make for perfect weather for this year’s festival. Thousands of festival goers are expected to flock to Hart tomorrow for NAF’s biggest day. The arts and crafts fair on…
By Allison Scarbrough OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced Monday in 27th Circuit Court: -Harold Leroy Hobby II, 34, of 216 Lincoln St., Hart, was found guilty May 5 of breaking and entering with intent. He was sentenced to one year and one day in a Michigan Department of Corrections prison with credit for 66 days served in…
Several cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, have recently been identified in the region. District Health Department #10 officials are working with local healthcare providers to assure early diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Officials are strongly encouraging everyone to make sure they have received vaccine to prevent the illness. Pertussis is caused by a bacteria spread through sneezing and…
For the Love of Fishing. A blog by Sean McDonald. June is the time for dry fly fishing on our local rivers, like the Pere Marquette, the Little Manistee and the Sauble. The Gray Drake Mayfly Hatch is now in full swing. Every night since Memorial Weekend we have had excellent spinner falls of Gray Drakes. Timing is important when…
SHELBY — Rhonda Daugherty hit a hole in one at Oceana Golf Club Wednesday on 144-yard hole # 6 using a driver. Keaton Inglis made an eagle Wednesday at OGC on 504-yard hole #5 using a driver, three wood and 56-degree wedge.
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced Monday in 78th District Court: – Melvin Junior Kissling, 42, of 2362 W. Cleveland Rd., New Era, pleaded no contest to disorderly person – jostling and was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail. One count of assault and battery was dismissed. – Daniel Lee DeHoff, 24, of 11423 US-31,…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Paul J. Rosse, the owner of Paul’s Towing in Hart, was arrested yesterday by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office for allegedly “ghost towing.” “A ‘ghost tow’ is the term used to describe when a suspect would call in a situation to a company like AAA and request a tow, usually a long distance…
HART — The Oceana Archers Inc. are hosting their first-ever state competition this Saturday and Sunday at the Oceana County Fairgrounds. The Outdoor MAA (Michigan Archery Association) 420 is set to begin at 8 a.m. each day and run until approximately 3 p.m., said Oceana Archers Vice President Travis Johnson, who is also VP of the Lake Michigan Archery Association.The…
HART — Hart Area Public Library will host a used book sale this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. during the National Asparagus Festival. Hard cover books are $1, and paperbacks are 50 cents.
PENTWATER — An antique and appraisal fair is set for this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the Pentwater Village Green. Bring your antiques for appraisal and shop the booths for antiques. A community-wide garage sale is set for next Saturday, June 14, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Shop throughout the village and surrounding Pentwater area.
HART — Students in Brett Ramseyer’s 11th grade honors American literature class presented their published book, “With Honors: Creation” Monday evening in the Hart Middle School Auditorium. All school year, the students studied American masters of literature and worked to emulate their styles and writing tools in fiction, poetry, non-fiction and memoir. “In doing so we wrote a vast portfolio,” Ramseyer said.…
MEARS — The summer season kicked off at Silver Lake Sand Dunes with Blessing of the Duners. At noon Sunday Father Donn Tufts blessed the duners. May they have a fun and safe summer. – Pam Prior, OCP staff. The event was organized by Silver Lake Dunes Chamber of Commerce.
SHELBY –Danielle Kokx, 24, of Hart was crowned 2014 Asparagus Queen tonight during the National Asparagus Festival pageant and banquet in the Shelby High School Auditorium.
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Leading the way as one of the top producers of asparagus in the nation, Oceana County will celebrate its claim to fame this weekend with the National Asparagus Festival. This year’s 41st annual celebration will be especially festive as local farmers are reporting one of the best asparagus crops in decades. Events begin…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SHELBY — For the first time in 40 years, an unmarried Asparagus Queen will represent Oceana County. Three local single women are vying for the title, and one of them will be crowned Saturday evening during the Asparagus Queen Pageant in the Shelby High School Auditorium. Formerly Mrs. Asparagus, the Asparagus Queen is now a…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced Tuesday, May 27, in 27th Circuit Court: Tresa Brianna Anderson, 22, of 17 Griswold St., Hart, was found guilty Nov. 29, 2010 of uttering and publishing and probation violation. She was sentenced to one year in jail with credit for 142 days served; sentence to be served at the…
SHELBY — Dan Daugherty eagled on hole #5, using a driver, #5 wood and putter the 484-yard, par 5 hole Tuesday.
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