WEST BRANCH — A longtime staple of West Branch is no more, as the Ponderosa Steakhouse closed abruptly after business Friday, March 29. more

WEST BRANCH — Local law enforcement participated in an active shooter training at Ogemaw Heights High School Thursday, March 28. more

NORTHERN MICHIGAN — The arrival of spring and sunnier days means the area’s sugar shacks are abuzz with activity, fueled with plenty of optimism this year ... more

Organizers of the Ogemaw Conservation District’s 68th annual meeting were pleased with the high turnout March 26 at the Holy Family Parish Hall, where a crowd ... more

Residents turned up in droves for the Ogemaw County Business and Community Expo. more

OGEMAW COUNTY — The Ogemaw County Road Commission has reopened Sage Lake Road in Richland Township. more

WEST BRANCH — Ogemaw Heights senior Derek Franciosi signed his letter of intent to run cross country and track with Ferris State University with his coaches, several teammates and parents by his … more

Columbus Hall was alive with excitement March 16 as dozens of camels raced neck-and-neck to the finish line as the West Branch Optimist Club raised money for its youth-oriented programs. The event … more

The Northern Michigan Children’s Assessment Center hosted its dodgeball fundraiser to raise awareness and funds for abused and neglected children at the West Branch Rec Center Saturday, March 16. more

OGEMAW COUNTY — The Ogemaw County Road Commission recently reopened two roadways previously closed because of the spring thaw and reminded residents that Gillings Road remained closed. more