Where’s the plow?
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.
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Road commission utilizes preemptive measures against ice
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.
Council’s first meeting of ‘25
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…
Surbrook sworn in
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…
Night whistle result of maintenance
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…
Calling young artists of Ogemaw County
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…
Animal control plan takes shape
By Douglas P. Marshdmarsh@cherryroad.com The Ogemaw County Board of Commissioners held meetings the first three Thursdays in December, tending to a variety of matters including… Login to continue reading Login…
34th Circuit Court: December 2024
Activity in the 34th Circuit Court of Ogemaw County has resulted in the following: Brandon James Garner, of Prescott, for B&E – a building with… Login to continue reading Login…
Pair light up Lake Ogemaw property with holiday decor
By Douglas P. Marshdmarsh@cherryroad.com Charlie Puzjak has been lighting up his Lake Ogemaw property at the holidays for over two decades, with help from his… Login to continue reading Login…
WPAS superintendent to present on AI at conference
By Douglas P. Marshdmarsh@cherryroad.com Whittemore-Prescott Area Schools Superintendent Michael Ehinger announced at the board of education’s Dec. 9 meeting that he will be presenting at… Login to continue reading Login…