Farm expenditures dropped in 2024
The National Agriculture Statistics Service has released the annual Farm Production Expenditures report, which NASS’s Lance Honig says tries to cover everything that the name implies.
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Poultry feed has global potential for U.S. sorghum
The United States produces a lot of sorghum and is a leading exporter in global markets but opportunities to expand those markets would help U.S. farmers.
Comins Community Church celebrates 100 years
The banner for Comins Community Church’s anniversary reads “Celebrating God’s faithfulness over the past 100 years.” A special service commemorating the anniversary is being planned for Sept. 7.
Laier family hosts 4-H delegate from Japan
This summer, the Laier family opened their home to welcome Hinako, a 4-H delegate from Japan, for a four-week cultural exchange experience in Michigan.
Bergman, Peters, Slotkin issue joint statement supporting appeals to denial of federal aid
In a joint statement released Aug. 25, Congressman Jack Bergman joined U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin expressed full support for the State of Michigan’s appeals to recent federal disaster aid funding denials.
Arenac County Road Commission hosts East Central District meeting in West Branch
The Arenac County Road Commission hosted representatives from almost a dozen county road commissions at a district meeting held at Buck’s Hideaway in West Branch last Thursday.
Michigan legislature updates
2025 House Bill 4793: Introduced by Rep. Mike Hoadley (R-99) on Aug. 21, 2025
The adoption of Labor Day took hard work
Come the first Monday of September, many children and their parents start to face the reality that school, if it hasn’t yet started, is about to begin again. That’s because Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer. But there is much more to this holiday than barbecues and the notion that fall is right around the corner.
Preserving history and innovating beer at Highway Brewing Company
New brews at Highway Brewing Company are celebrating West Branch history and bringing more staff into the creative mix.
Visiting the boardwalk
The Boardwalk and Back 5K Fun Walk/Run, which is part of Luzerne’s End of Summer Bash, puts the spotlight on a hidden gem of Big Creek Township.