Business as usual at W-P
The Whittemore-Prescott Board of Education had a straightforward meeting Sept. 18. One of the items on the agenda was a carport installation project. The plan is to install a carport…
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Getting it done
The Ogemaw County Board of Commissioners moved quickly through its consent agenda at its Sept. 1 regular meeting and discussed budget workshop meetings. The board plans to hold a public…
Building a Stronger Future
Meet the Northeast Michigan Housing Alliance In a groundbreaking move to address housing challenges and create lasting solutions, key stakeholders from across Northeastern Michigan have joined forces to establish the…
West Branch Council approves events
West Branch City Council approved a resolution recognizing September as National Suicide Prevention month during its Sept. 5 regular meeting. In the same resolution, the council recognized that “awareness for…
Commissioners discuss millages
The Ogemaw County Board of Commissioners discussed its millages with Equalization Director Randy Booth at its Committee of the Whole meeting Sept. 7. This is the last year for collection…
Another shakeup in Edwards Township
Edwards Township Supervisor Ron Taylor resigned from his position during a special meeting Aug. 24. Taylor informed the board via email and text message. Taylor cited family commitments as his…
In Your Element
Get a library card this fall September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when Ogemaw District Library Systems joins the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide to remind…
Music for hope
The third annual Rockn’ for Hope Music Fest is set to take place Sept. 9 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. ats Irons Park in West Branch. Exit 212, a…
Welcome to our county
A new billboard to draw visitors to West Branch and the surrounding community was unveiled Aug. 28. The project is the idea of business owner Sean Gilbert. Drivers and passengers…
Commissioners discuss purchasing policy
The Ogemaw County Board of Commissioners faced a hefty agenda at the Aug. 24 committee of the whole meeting. Commissioner Brenda Simmons requested the removal of the discussion on the…