Last week, Rep. Jack Bergman’s bill, “Gerald’s Law,” was officially signed into law as a part of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act, closing a loophole that denies certain terminally ill veterans their VA burial allowance if they do not pass away at a VA facility.
A City of West Branch police vehicle was struck from behind by a pick-up truck Thursday morning shortly before 9 a.m.
The Ogemaw County Board of Commissioners commemmorated former commissioner Brenda Simmons for her service at their regular meeting Jan. 9. Simmons was recognized for outstanding service during four terms from 2013 to 2020 and most recently in a two-year term from 2022 to 2024.
Rose City’s new police chief Allen Muma has been on the job since Jan. 1
When ice and snow make roads difficult to navigate, a countdown sweeps the land. People begin watching and waiting for snow plows, often with rapidly diminishing patience. Then the discussions begin.
In preparation for the upcoming weekend weather, the Ogemaw County Road Commission crew is using anti-icing as a proactive method to prevent snow and ice from bonding to the pavement.
By Douglas P. Marshdmarsh@cherryroad.com The West Branch City Council held their first meeting of 2025 Monday evening and swore in one new council member, Matthew… Login to continue reading Login…
By Douglas P. Marshdmarsh@cherryroad.com The Ogemaw County Board of Commissioners held their first meeting of 2025 last Thursday to swear oaths of office, select a… Login to continue reading Login…
The noon/emergency whistle in West Branch sounded twice shortly before 8 p.m. on Jan. 6 as a result of system maintenance. The City of West… Login to continue reading Login…
Kirtland’s warbler calendar contest starts early The Huron-Manistee National Forests Mio Ranger District will accept contest entries for the annual Kirtland’s warbler 15-month calendar until… Login to continue reading Login…