WEST BRANCH — Michigan State Police responded to reports of a person driving on I-75 on a mobility scooter July 5. Troopers were dispatched after multiple reports from motorists on the … more

Faith Alive Church hosted a Color War at Irons Park in West Branch July 5. The event featured multiple colorful challenges leaving middle and high school students plastered head to toe in vibrant … more

WEST BRANCH — Fireworks lit up the night sky in West Branch July 4 for the annual Fourth of July fireworks display. more

Area residents packed the sidewalks along Houghton Avenue Tuesday, July 4, for the annual West Branch Fourth of July parade hosted by the West Branch Area Chamber of Commerce. The parade kicked off at 6 p.m., lasting around a half hour as it made its way down Houghton Avenue. The annual fireworks display was scheduled for later in the evening. more

The streets of Rose City filled with people celebrating Independence Day during the annual parade July 4. more

WEST BRANCH — An ATV accident on private property sent a 56-year-old St. Clair Shores man to the hospital July 2, after he was ejected from the machine. According to the Michigan State Police … more

Hundreds of ducks race down river in Irons Park Hundreds of plastic ducks were dumped into the river at Irons Park July 1 for the annual Hospice of Helping Hands duck race. more

Crowds of people lined Greenwood Road in Skidway Lake for the annual Independence Day parade July 1. more

OGEMAW COUNTY –– Plenty of festivities and activities will take place around Ogemaw County during the Fourth of July holiday week, including in West Branch, Rose City, Hale, Skidway Lake and the Rifle River Recreation Area. more

LUPTON — A child is airlifted to the hospital but expected to recover following a vehicle-bicycle accident at the Rifle River Recreation Area in Lupton June 30. “It appears the young girl was … more