Home Breaking News Jury selection to begin in Smith trial Jury selection to begin in Smith trialSeptember 24, 2025Breaking News, News Judge Robert W. Bennett Photo courtesy Michigan.gov By Douglas P. Marshdmarsh@cherryroad.com Murder suspect Joel Dean Smith appeared by video conference in the 34th Circuit Court of Ogemaw County in West Branch today… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close Tags# 34th Circuit Court# courts Previous Post DHD2 plans furloughs in event of government shutdown Featured Local Savings -