Lightning strikes
Local photographer Jason Sales took these long exposure photos during a lightning storm in West Branch May 16.
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Kiwanis Corner: late May 2025
Kiwanis will be putting flags up in downtown West Branch May 23 at 5 p.m.
Questions? MSUE has answers
Michigan residents—do you have a question that is bugging you? About a bug? A plant? Have a question about gardening? Food safety? Mental health? Zoning? Parenting? Nutrition?
Falcons golf concludes conference season
The Ogemaw Heights High School boys golf team travelled to Linwood May 12 to play in the Jack Pine Conference jamboree
Give them a brake – be on the lookout for migrating turtles on roads
As spring transitions to summer and the warm temperatures roll in, Michiganders weary of winter excitedly begin adventuring across the state. It’s a time of renewal and reinvigoration for many.
Falcons baseball take tough loss in Clare, win big at home
The Ogemaw Heights Varsity Baseball team played Clare May 8.
Falcons softball take tough losses to Clare, St. Louis
The Ogemaw Heights Varsity Softball team played a doubleheader against Clare May 8.
Championing alternative education in Michigan
Our Northern Michigan communities proudly celebrate the outstanding leadership of Tina Williams, Director of the Alternative Educational Academy (AEA). Recently honored with the “Alternative Education Administrator of the Year” award by the Michigan Alternative Education Organization (MAEO), Williams has been recognized for her unwavering commitment to students and her transformative impact on alternative education in Michigan.
Hoadley will visit West Branch Monday afternoon
State Rep. Mike Hoadley (R-Au Gres) has announced upcoming office hours for citizens of the 99th House District in Arenac, Iosco, Ogemaw, Bay, Clare and Gladwin counties to meet with their state representative during the month of May.
Community foundation awards new urgent needs grants
The Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan (CFNEM) has awarded a new round of grants from its Urgent Needs Fund supporting relief and recovery efforts following… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close