Oktober Fest bringing fall fun to West Branch this weekend
Inaugural Pumpkin Roll at Irons Park, ‘Witches & Warlocks’ returning downtown
Douglas P. Marsh
Federal government shuts down
The United States Federal Government shut down last week on Wednesday at 12:01 a.m. after failing to pass a spending bill or continuing resolution. Then on Thursday night, the State of Michigan Legislature, which had passed its own temporary plan Oct. 1 in order to avoid shutting down, passed a budget through the House shortly before midnight, and through the Senate after midnight.
Lady Falcons win tournament
The Ogemaw Heights varsity volleyball team traveled to H.H. Dow on Saturday Oct. 4 for an invitational tournament and brought home first place.
Thunderbolts defeat Cardinals
The Whittemore-Prescott Cardinals varsity football team lost a home game Oct. 3 against the Mio-AuSable Thunderbolts by a final score of 44-0.
Falcons wrap conference season with championship against Panthers
“Doesn’t get any better than wrapping up league play with a championship on the line,” said Standish-Sterling Central varsity soccer coach Doug Dahn.
Free speech and community news
The recent preemption and television broadcast restoration of Jimmy Kimmel Live! on ABC should remind us to be clear-headed about our right to free speech in the United States of America in 2025, and in which sorts of media free speech is even possible.
Cardinals lose home game against Wolverines
The Whittemore-Prescott varsity football team took a tough loss against Au Gres-Sims Sept. 26 by a final score of 36-60.
Beneficent bikers
Members of the Masonic Lodge in West Branch and the Iron Bandogs Motorcycle Club organized a group ride Sunday to benefit the Rayola nonprofit organization.
Veterans and supporters pitch concert at Rose City Park
Area veterans and volunteers hosted a free concert at Rose City Park Saturday, Sept. 27, bringing musical acts from as far as Kalamazoo. Local sound production and event services professionals Steve Lull and John Woolard hosted the event with the City of Rose City.
Band on the march
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