Hoadley sworn in
State Rep. Mike Hoadley of Au Gres, was sworn in Jan. 8 for a second term in the Michigan House of Representatives
Maternity unit welcomes 500th baby
The Maternity Unit at MyMichigan Medical Center West Branch celebrated its 500th birth on December 31. Baby girl Aurora Jean was born on the last day of the year at 10:43 p.m., weighing 5 pounds 12 ounces, and 19 inches long. Proud parents are Alexis Madigan and Jason Moore of Standish. Aurora is the couple’s second child, joining brother Jason in the family of four.
Falcon swimmers win in Standish, host invitational
On Tuesday, January 7, the Falcon Swimmers traveled to Standish to take on the Panthers in dual meet action. Ogemaw won the meet, 83-65.
Notes from third spaces
The first Saturday night of 2025 at Skate Place brought out the youth. Holiday visitors had said their farewells and travelers had returned home. Classes were to resume that Monday.
82nd District Court report for Jan. 16
Activity in the 82nd Judicial District Court of Ogemaw County has resulted in the following:
Wrestlers compete at OHHS for Stephanie Rice Invitational
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Bill honoring U.P. Veteran Gerald Elliot signed into law
Last week, Rep. Jack Bergman’s bill, “Gerald’s Law,” was officially signed into law as a part of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act, closing a loophole that denies certain terminally ill veterans their VA burial allowance if they do not pass away at a VA facility.
Letter: response to “Help the Sheriff”
“Help the Sheriff build the best Department in Northern Michigan.” So writes W. Jay Balog in his letter to the editor.
New EMS director brings almost 30 years of experience
Ogemaw County EMS Director Gary Proctor had been leading the department just under three months when the Herald stopped in for a visit in early January. Coincidentally, that was about how long his brief retirement lasted this past summer.
Falcons basketball to face Bullock Creek
The Ogemaw Heights High School varsity boys basketball team won a game against visiting Harrison Hornets on Wednesday, Jan. 15, by a final score of 57-37.