W-P welcomes Ehinger
By Jocelyn Garza Jgarza@cherryroad.com The Whittemore-Prescott Board of Education held its monthly work session meeting July 10. Before the meeting started, the new district superintendent, Michael Ehinger, met with community…
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Talking responsibility
By Jocelyn Garza Jgarza@cherryroad.com The Board of Commissioners July 6 committee of the whole was largely dedicated to the explanation of statutory responsibilities of various positions. All commissioners except chairperson…
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Within the walls
By Jocelyn Garza jgarza@cherryroad.com The oldest building in West Branch, the train depot, is undergoing renovations as part of the West Branch Area Chamber of Commerce “All Aboard Project.” The…
W-P sets the budget
By Jocelyn Garza jgarza@cherryroad.com The Whittemore-Prescott Board of Education adopted its 2023-2024 General Fund Budget at a special meeting held June 26. The district is starting the new year with…
BOC talks ARPA
By Jocelyn Garza jgarza@cherryroad.com The Ogemaw County Board of Commissioners held a special committee of the meeting June 29 to discuss the board’s priorities and review of the American Rescue…
Independence Day events near you
By Jocelyn Garza jgarza@cherryroad.com Independence Day is coming up soon and there will be plenty to do around Ogemaw County July 4 and during the weekends before and after. The…
Opioid committee established
By Jocelyn Garza Jgarza@cherryroad.com The Ogemaw County Board of Commissioners’ consent agenda resolutions were all approved except one at the June 22 regular meeting. The purchase of a correctional facility…
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A childcare crisis
By Jocelyn Garza Jgarza@cherryroad.com The lack of childcare is an ongoing crisis in Ogemaw County. The Ogemaw County Economic Development Corporation hosted a town hall June 21 to discuss the…
Family fun day coming soon
By Jocelyn Garza Jgarza@cherryroad.com The annual Elbow Lake Fun in the Sun Family Day is returning. The fun day will be held July 16 at the Elbow Lake Beach Park…
From the Desk of Sheriff Brian Gilbert
Michigan’s new distracted driving law Beginning Friday June 30, 2023, it will be against the law in Michigan to use a cellphone while driving, unless it’s being used via a…