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Unicorn salesman of the year
West Branch is home to the 2022 unicorn salesman of the year, Jeff Hodges. The April Fools pranks began last year when Hodge’s sister set him up as a llama salesman. During his vacation in Florida, he started receiving calls and texts inquiring about llamas. Worried that someone hacked his Craigslist account, Hodges grabbed his laptop to check when he […]
Clear the rivers
Clearing woody debris from local rivers is often done with hesitation as it’s not widely known what can be done without a permit in a safe way. A workshop led by Patrick Ertel from the DNR will be held April 25 to teach attendees about the “clean and open method” for clearing woody debris. It will start at 9:30 a.m. […]
First Fitness gives back to the community
Every time a member checks into First Fitness on Facebook, the gym will donate 50 cents to a local nonprofit. The nonprofits are randomly chosen each month with help from the Chamber. First Fitness was donating regularly but had to stop due to the pandemic. It started back up in February of this year. For March the gym donated $123 […]
W-P students get a reality check
Navigating adulthood is a daunting experience for young adults. Preparation and knowledge are essential. W-P students received a reality check from the Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Apr. 1. The reality check program served to provide seventh to tenth-grade students a glimpse into adulthood and the expenses that come with it. Each student was provided a profession with a monthly […]
Purse with a Purpose
Throughout the month of April, the Michigan State Police will be accepting new purses and comfort items to be donated to local domestic violence shelters. Started in 2019 at the Cadillac post, Purse with a Purpose was a way to give back to the community. In 2021, the state expanded the fundraiser to get more posts involved. From April 1 […]
A new farmer’s market coming to Ogemaw County
Prescott residents will soon enjoy a farmer’s market in their community. The farmer’s market will be located at the Ogemaw East District Library in Prescott and will be held Wednesdays from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. beginning April 27. Branch Librarian Colleen Boyd said she decided to start one because Prescott and surrounding area residents did not have a local […]
Eggshells
I’m not dyeing Easter eggs this year. Our chickens lay eggs which are already colored. We had variety in mind when we chose our flock. The Buff Orpingtons lay light brown eggs and the Ameraucanas lay blue-green eggs. We have three Black Marans who give us beautiful dark eggs, each distinctive from the other. One hen lays a large medium […]