The Smiley Tower in West Branch got a much-needed power-washing Sept. 5. The cleaning was done after the West Branch City Council accepted a bid of $4,950 from H2O Towers. more

Due to two power outages Sept. 3 that led to equipment failure and file corruptions for this week's Ogemaw County Herald, we were unable to have our papers printed and delivered for normal delivery … more

OGEMAW COUNTY — More than 4,000 customers have been affected by a power outage in Mills Township and surrounding areas. ... more

WEST BRANCH — The Michigan State Police and the Office of Inspector General, the law enforcement division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ... more

PRESCOTT — The Cardinal Optimist Club is sponsoring an inaugural event full of healthy activities for kids Aug. 23 at Elbow Lake Park. ... more

ROSE CITY — The city is hosting a grand opening for its new farmers market Friday, Aug. 23. ... more

The annual 4-H small and large auction got underway at the Ogemaw County Fair Thursday, Aug. 15, giving community members the chance to support local kids’ projects. more

The Ogemaw County Fair has continued throughout the week, giving attendees the chance to explore exhibits, the Antique Village, and the small and large animal barns ... more

WEST BRANCH — A loyal member of the local honor guard was given honors himself after his passing, and veterans, the community and his family remember how he gave of his time ... more

The grand stands were full for the annual Unique Motor Sports Bump 'n Run race at the Ogemaw County Fair Aug. 14. The race kicked off with a four-child field of Power Wheels racers before heading … more