Recently, the Michigan State Police West Branch post has seen an uptick in the number of scams targeting our community. One of the more common scams is a telephone call ... more

OGEMAW COUNTY — For Memorial Day residents of Ogemaw County will have several ways to honor the fallen and deceased who have served our country. ... more

WEST BRANCH — The Villa at West Branch, in cooperation with the county’s emergency manager and emergency response teams, will be performing a disaster drill May 21 from noon to 4 … more

Several people attended the third annual Kristin Fest Cornhole Tournament at the Ogemaw County Fairgrounds Saturday, May 18. The event, which is held in honor of the late Kristin Provoast, raises … more

Chilly weather likely kept the crowd down Saturday, May 18, but some still made their way out to the Tolfree Wellness Park for the first Family Fun Fest in honor of the late West Branch-Rose City Area Schools teacher Mr. C., Ike Clelland. more

WHITTEMORE — An internal investigation at Whittemore-Prescott determined a vague message that could have been interpreted as a threat was unfounded. The Michigan State Police concurred with the … more

LANSING — The Department of Natural Resources is looking toward its next steps after it recently held an open house in Lupton to explain and solicit public comment on the phase 2 draft plan ... more

Golfers representing local businesses participated in the West Branch Area Chamber of Commerce’s 26th annual Chamber Golf Outing at the West Branch Country Club Wednesday, May 15. As teams played … more

The community gathered at the Ogemaw County Veterans Memorial for the annual National Peace Officers Memorial Service May 15. The day was established to honor fallen officers who made the supreme … more

WEST BRANCH — The late Kristin Provoast will be remembered in a couple ways at the third annual Kristin Fest Cornhole Tournament May 18 ... more