Recent Legislature Votes, Adoptions and Laws Passed
2023 Senate Bill 504: Passed 82 to 20 in the House on Nov. 14, 2024 Public utilities: electric utilities; long-term industrial load rates; prohibit from… Login to continue reading Login…
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City of West Branch receives $250k in grant funding for Gathering Place
Representatives for Consumers Energy and the City of West Branch gathered Dec. 3 to celebrate the delivery of $250,000 in grant funding for the city’s Gathering Place on Houghton Avenue.
Walking through a winter wonderland
By Amy Hensel Rose City ushered in the holidays with a parade Dec. 5. Santa Claus waved to parade watchers from a firetruck, then proceeded… Login to continue reading Login…
Female deceased after stabbing, suspect in custody
The Ogemaw County Sheriff’s Office issued the following statement on social media at 4:44 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8. The Ogemaw County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a homicide that occurred…
Social district takes shape in downtown West Branch
By Douglas P. Marshdmarsh@cherryroad.com The West Branch City Council took a first look at a possible plan for a social district in downtown West Branch… Login to continue reading Login…
WPAS students join board of commissioners
Sixth graders from Whittemore-Prescott Area Schools joined the Ogemaw County Board of Commissioners last week for a special Kid’s Day meeting, held on Tuesday due to Thanksgiving falling on the board’s usual Thursday. Participants were selected based on exemplary behavior and academic excellence.
Two traffic accidents on M-33 over holiday weekend
By Douglas P. Marsh dmarsh@cherryroad.com The Oscoda County Sheriff’s Office released two public announcements on social media over the weekend related to what they called… Login to continue reading Login…
WB-RC November meeting update
The West Branch-Rose City Area Schools Board of Education approved new hires and the first read-through of NEOLA policies at the Nov. 18 meeting.
Restroom renovations coming to north Irons Park
Mike Killackey, superintendent of the Department of Public Works, reported that the condition of the restrooms on the north side of Irons Park is a concern.
Rep. Hoadley invites residents to upcoming office hour meetings
Meet your rep Monday, Dec. 2 from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at West Branch Chamber of Commerce, located at 422 W. Houghton Ave. in West Branch.