Perspective
We live on a grain of sand orbiting a burning ball of gas.
Joe
Home and away, a win and a loss
The Ogemaw Heights girls’ golf team travelled to Bay City Aug. 22 to play John Glenn High School in a nine hole dual match at Bay Valley Golf Course.
Falcons win last two home games
Ogemaw Heights varsity soccer team hosted Shepherd Aug. 25, winning 7-1.
Reclaiming resilient Michigan streams
With America’s Ecosystem Restoration Initiative funding, the DNR and partners have removed seven stream barriers.
Letter: Coalition opposes sale of dams
Deep concern regarding Consumers Energy’s plan to sell its 13 hydropower projects.
Drought report mostly good news
The USDA has released the final edition of the U.S. Drought Monitor for the month of July, which has mostly good news except on the Western front.
Crop progress across the country
The USDA has released another round of crop reports and progress continues even with a mix of weather trends.
State legislature votes from August 13, 2025
2025 Senate Bill 435: Passed 32 to 0 in the Senate on Aug. 13, 2025
Fire folks: Register now for October workshop at Roscommon Equipment Center
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A Medicare reform could save lives and dollars
…but only with this tweak Medicare pays for about 8 million surgeries each year, from joint replacements and spinal fusions to open-heart bypasses. To ensure… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close