WEST BRANCH — If enough money can be raised before the Fourth of July, the annual West Branch fireworks display may live on, albeit at a new location. more

Ogemaw Heights senior Payton Izworski signed her letter of intent to play basketball for Madonna University at the high school May 30. Payton said she has been playing basketball for nine years. … more

The Mills Township Cemetery held its Memorial Day ceremony to honor fallen veterans May 30. There was a poetry reading to show respect for those veterans, and all the names of veterans who have died … more

Crowds gathered to honor our fallen veterans at the Memorial Service at Alger Cemetery Monday. The hot weather did not stop the community from coming out to show its support. There were … more

Area residents gathered along Houghton Avenue and at the Ogemaw County Veterans Memorial to honor those veterans who have fallen Monday. more

RICHLAND TWP. — A Hale man was killed instantly when a tree fell on the vehicle he was driving according to the Ogemaw County Sheriff’s Office. more

WEST BRANCH — Serious injuries were not suspected after a two-vehicle accident on the I-75 Business Loop by Brian’s Market and Family Fare Thursday afternoon. more

WEST BRANCH — Recall language filed against Edwards Township Clerk Dennis Stephens was deemed to be not factual and thus was denied during a factual and clarity hearing May 23. more

WEST BRANCH — The eventual construction of a new ALDI Food Market in West Branch is still on schedule, as the company confirmed construction is set to start early summer, with plans to open in late fall. more

WEST BRANCH — After having its special use permit approved with a unanimous vote by the West Branch Planning Commission, a new McLaren ambulatory care center is one step closer to becoming a reality. more