Rep. Hoadley honors MI first responders on 9/11
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Vehicle burns at M-55 & M-33 intersection
Fire trucks were deployed from West Branch Wednesday evening a little before 5 p.m. in response to a vehicle that caught fire in the southbound lane of M-33 just north of the M-55 intersection east of West Branch.
Council green-lights events, nixes sidewalks
Residents from Fremont Street in West Branch were visibly pleased after the city council agreed not to install sidewalks on their street at the council’s regular meeting Monday. Around a dozen residents came to request that sidewalks not be installed when the road is resurfaced following infrastructure repairs that are presently ongoing.
How to build stronger rural communities
Small towns and rural communities may not always get the attention they deserve, and it’s easy for their needs to be eclipsed by larger cities. Small town needs are ever-changing and unique to their respective locations.
Kirtland Community College marks a milestone
Kirtland Community College is proud to announce its 60th anniversary, marking six decades of educational excellence, community partnerships and service to northern Michigan. Throughout the 2025-2026 academic year, the college will celebrate this milestone with a year-long series of events, publications and community engagement opportunities designed to honor its past while looking toward the future.
34th Circuit Court report
Activity in the 34th Circuit Court of Ogemaw County has resulted in the following: Juan Gerardo Muniz, of Prescott, for assault or assault and battery… Login to continue reading Login…
Michigan Legislature activity Sept. 3–4
2025 House Resolution 160: Adopted in the House on Sept. 3, 2025
Energy company warns customers of fraudulent demands for payment
Consumers Energy is alerting Michiganders to be on the lookout of scammers who last week were contacting people and demanding immediate payment with a bogus threat that their service will be shut off.
WPAS seek new superintendent
The board of education for the Whittemore-Prescott Area School District appointed elementary school principal Bryan Crainer as a long term, interim superintendent at their regular meeting Sept. 8.
Work underway to maintain roads and rails in West Branch
Local residents have been detouring around the intersection at Wright and 4th streets in West Branch this week, as rail workers replace ties and rails. North 4th remains under construction, with resurfacing underway north of city hall.