WEST BRANCH — The West Branch-Rose City Area School District is scrambling along with other districts in the state to find a third-party contractor for its substitute teachers and non-faculty staff … more

Relay For Life of Ogemaw County had its first Halloween Family Fun, Float or Fly at Tolfree Wellness Park in West Branch Sunday, Oct. 21. Several attendees dressed in costume, and some people brought … more

The Ogemaw Knights of Columbus hall was filled with participants Oct. 20 for a fundraiser that was modeled after the classic family feud game show. more

The Ogemaw Heights boys soccer team defeated the Gladwin Flying Gs 5-4 in a double overtime shootout match to earn its back-to-back district championship Oct. 20. The team will advance to regional … more

Ogemaw Heights football hosted Houghton Lake Friday, Oct. 18. For full coverage of tonight’s game, including stats and scores, see next week’s paper. more

Rose City Park was bustling with activity Oct. 13 during the fifth annual Pumpkin Bash. ... more

Trevor Likavec and Sophie Courtemanche were crowned 2018 Ogemaw Heights homecoming king and queen during halftime of the Falcons’ football game against Grayling Friday, Oct. 12. more

West Branch-Rose City schools had its homecoming parade in Rose City before the football game at the high school Friday, Oct. 12. more

WEST BRANCH — Michigan State Police Sgt. Pete McNamara, 54, passed away in his sleep Oct. 9. As 30-year-veteran with the MSP, McNamara was a champion in the West Branch post area that he served … more

EDWARDS TWP. — A road millage renewal will not be on the ballot for Edwards Township voters this November despite expiring, because of an oversight that caused the language not to get to the county clerk’s office in time. more