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.
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…
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…
By Douglas P. Marshdmarsh@cherryroad.com The board of trustees for Mills Township appointed Elizabeth Grabow township clerk at a special meeting on Nov. 27 and hired… Login to continue reading Login…
By Douglas P. Marshdmarsh@cherryroad.com The Rose City Council circulated a proposed new ordinance regarding marihuana at the board’s second regular meeting Dec. 3. “We originally… Login to continue reading Login…
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…
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.
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.
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.