On Sept. 10, the U.S. House passed the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). House Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee Chairman Rep. Jack Bergman voted in support of this legislation. The NDAA aligns with President Trump’s peace-through-strength agenda to build a more lethal, capable, and efficient military.
The FY26 state budget passed by the Michigan House of Representatives on August 26 would severely impact the services of the Michigan State Police (MSP) in multiple ways, including:
Ogemaw Heights High School announced its 2025 homecoming representatives last week. A king and queen will be selected from five pairs of seniors. The Falcons will celebrate homecoming for the week leading up to its game Sept. 26 against Clare.
The Falcon girls’ swim team traveled to Essexville Garber Sept. 9 for a dual meet with the Dukes. Ogemaw won the meet, 114-54.
Consumers Energy announced Sept. 9 it has signed a purchase agreement to sell its 13 hydroelectric dams along five Michigan rivers to Confluence Hydro, an affiliate of Hull Street Energy, LLC. The decision will reduce long-term costs for Consumers Energy customers, ensure the dams will continue to operate safely and provide economic and recreational benefits for nearby communities.
Ogemaw beat Gladwin 42-14. Gladwin scored on their first drive of the game, then Ogemaw scored 35 consecutive points to pull away.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources executed a prescribed burn in Ogemaw County’s Foster Township Sept. 10.
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Office hours in West Branch Sept. 29
I have jokingly responded to people asking “How are you doing?” with “I’m riding the wave and flipping off the sharks!” Truly, I’ve never surfed a day in my life. I use the phrase as a metaphor for an approach to living—a basic philosophy.