We’re hosting a debate between the two Michigan Congressional District 2 candidates and a Meet and Greet for two more.

Tuesday, July 7, 7 pm, Hart Community Center, 407 S. State St., Hart, MI 49420

Come meet some Democratic candidates!

  • Rebecca Amidon, running for Michigan State Senate, District 32

  • Angel Coon running for Michigan House of Representatives District 102

  • Clyde Welford, running for US House of Representatives, Michigan Congressional District 2

  • Jamie Hill, running for US House of Representatives, Michigan Congressional District 2

They will all be speaking and available to answer any questions you have. Plus, Jamie and Clyde will be participating in a short debate. Here's your chance to see their perspectives on different issues! Your vote has never mattered more.

Light refreshments will be served and the public is invited.

(NOTE that the press release discussing this event in the newspapers has an incorrect time listed. The correct time is 7 pm.)

Our Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup event is happening on Thursday, July 16.

The Oceana County Democratic Party is performing another trash pickup along US-31 in the vicinity of exit 158 (Bass Lake exit). We're proud to do our part to keep our frequently traveled highway beautiful! Please come help.

The pickup will occur on Thursday, April 16 at 9 am.

We will meet at the Days Inn by Wyndham at 7576 S. Pere Marquette Highway, Pentwater, MI 49449, in the north east corner of the parking lot.

IF NEEDED, THE RAIN DAY WILL BE SATURDAY, APRIL 19, AT 9 AM.

Prior to your arrival, please review this required safety video, “Safety Guidelines for Adopt-a-Highway Program" The video is sponsored by MichiganDOT.

Please wear sturdy footwear for walking in possibly wet and/or tall grass. Dress weather-appropriate, bring gloves, water and a pickup/grab stick. (Lightweight, inexpensive grab sticks can be found at Harbor Freight.) Remember to bring your safety vest, if you have one. If you don’t have a safety vest, one will be provided, as will garbage bags.

We will begin the morning with a quick safety briefing and a photo. We are usually done by around noon. And we sometimes lunch together afterward.

Please RSVP to mstwalter@gmail.com if you will be helping.

We hope to see lots of folks there to make the job lighter and faster!

— Tom Walter, OCDP, Adopt-a-Highway Coordinator

Pizza for the People is our favorite event!

Sunday, July 26, 4-7 pm, 3830 E Hazel Rd, Hart, MI 49420-8765, United States

  • Tickets available here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/pizza4thepeople26, or mail a check (made out to Oceana County Democratic Party) to OCDP, PO Box 145, Hart, MI, 49420

  • Wood-fired brick oven pizza, made on site with local ingredients, plus lemonade and iced tea

  • Music by Canopy Space

  • Children welcome

  • BYOB

  • Serene, laid-back, country setting at the home of Hilde and Charlie Muller (peace, love, pizza)

  • Suggested donation is $20/adult or whatever you are able and willing

We Awarded Our Scholarships to Two Deserving Students

The Oceana County Democratic Party awarded $1000 scholarships to two Oceana County 2026 graduates who have shown involvement in service to others and the community. All residents of Oceana County who graduated in 2026 were eligible to apply for the awards.

Shelby High School graduate Bailey Dickman was one of the scholarship recipients. Bailey was very involved in activities throughout her high school years. She was a member of many student groups, including Student Council, the National Honor Society, and JV and Varsity Basketball. In all of these organizations she served as a leader, including Team Captain for Basketball, an officer of her class, and President of the Student Council. Bailey was also involved with YoungLife at her church, volunteering to serve as Student Servant Coordinator and to teach Girls' Bible Study. She has gone on church service trips and commented, "These service trips have opened my eyes to so much I take for granted . . . and have made me want to give back to the world and make Oceana County a better place for people to belong. . . . I hope to bring all of these attributes and service abilities as I continue my journey in new places." Bailey plans to attend Taylor University to study elementary education and earn certification to teach. Bailey's Advisor at SHS, Shelly Fortier, said of her, "Her hard work ethic, enthusiasm and open-mindedness will produce many successes but it is her passion for quality life for others that will provide food for her soul. Bailey will prove to be an integral part of our society."

The second award recipient, Jenna Woller, is a graduate of Montague High School. In her application essay, Jenna mentioned a mission trip she participated in, traveling to Metepec, Mexico with her church. She described how she felt after the trip: ". . . my eyes were opened and it made me realize I want to keep helping people throughout my life." This experience informed Jenna's decision to attend Northern Michigan University and seek a degree in Nursing. She stated, "Throughout my time in college and as a nurse, I will still be doing community service because I feel it not only betters the community, but myself." Jenna was very involved in FFA during high school and served in numerous leadership positions in the group. She also was on Student Council and Student Senate, ending her high school years as Student Senate President. She served her class in various positions through the four years, including as President. These are only a few of the ways Jenna served her fellow students and volunteered in her community. In 2025, she was awarded a 4-H Citizenship Award. Jenna's volleyball coach, Gretchen M. Schneider, said of Jenna, "I would be remiss if I failed to highlight Jenna's genuine compassion for people. Peppered with an appropriate amount of humor, Jenna has an uncanny ability to pull people together."

The Oceana County Democratic Party is pleased to award scholarships to Bailey and Jenna, and admire how they have given of themselves in service to others. These two graduates along with the others who applied show what an amazing amount of talent there is among students of Oceana County, which bodes well for a future where they go on to make their mark in their careers and in service to their communities.

Bailey Dickman

Jenna Woller

We have a campaign headquarters office…

But it isn’t free.

Please consider helping Dent the Rent, and pay for the sign, and for the internet, and for the utilities, etc. Click on the Dent the Rent flyer image to donate through ActBlue. Or mail a check made out to “Oceana County Democratic Party”, to OCDP, PO Box 145, Hart, MI 49420.

Our office hours are: Tues: 2-6 pm, Wed: 10-6 pm, Sat: 1-4 pm. Stop by and say hello.

We have signs! Come get a couple!

What we have available now is what is pictured here.

Suggested donations are $15 per sign, or two for $20.

You can get them at our new headquarters at 920 S. State St., Hart. Our hours there are: Tues: 2-6 pm, Wed: 10-6 pm, Sat: 1-4 pm. Stop by and say hello and grab some signs.

You can also donate for signs via ActBlue at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ocdp-signs-2026 if you prefer, just make sure to bring your ActBlue receipt with you, printed or on your phone.

Your donations will fund our efforts to support Dem candidates in the midterms! Thank you, in advance for supporting Dems!

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