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Local events mid April 2025
Easter egg hunts, blood drives tree sales and more...

DNR trails in northern Lower Peninsula, eastern Upper Peninsula remain closed indefinitely
All state-managed trails in a dozen northern Michigan counties will remain closed following the severe ice storms


Hoadley sets April office hours
Where to find State Rep. Mike Hoadley (R-Au Gres) this April

Understanding measles: prevention, symptoms and vaccination
MDHHS confirmed an adult case of measles in Oakland County, marking Michigan’s first case this year

MSP West Branch Post to host community blood drive
MSP West Branch Post will be hosting a community blood drive Monday

AG warns of post-storm scams
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reminding residents to watch out for common post-storm scams as communities across Michigan continue cleanup and repairs following severe weather. Over the weekend, severe thunderstorms and high winds swept across the Lower Peninsula, while parts of Northern Michigan were hit with an ice storm.

Ice storm interrupts electrical services
An ice storm last weekend led to power outages for almost one million people across the northern midwest

Fugitive extradited to michigan, arraigned on first-degree criminal sexual conduct charge
On Friday, James Carter, 62, formerly of Prescott was arraigned on one count of First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct and two counts of Accosting a Child for Immoral Purposes