Don Reid

BRANCH COUNTY — In the last two weeks, Branch County judges have sworn in two new members of the Michigan Bar who will practice locally.

BRANCH COUNTY — Firearm season for deer opens this Friday, Nov. 15, through Nov. 30 in Michigan.

"We are educating our community that while we know that staying one night out in the cold or outside isn't going to solve anything, it makes us aware of what's going on in our community."

BRANCH COUNTY — An analysis of five years of Michigan Department of Transportation crash data — not including city or village streets — identified the intersection of E. Copeland and S Fremont roads in California Township as the most dangerous in the county.

For those that crave the fresh daily taste of Krispy Kreme doughnuts, you can now find them closer than you think, just across the state line in northeast Indiana.

BRANCH COUNTY — Circuit Judge Bill O'Grady Monday sentenced fired Lakeland Correctional guard Mark Goodlock to 11 months in county jail after he pleaded guilty in September to possession of methamphetamine.

Branch Area Food Pantry Volunteers will distribute food to 30% more this holiday season than in 2023.

A $70,000 federal highway safety grant was awarded to the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Health Agency in an effort to reduce Amish buggy crashes by 15% by September 2025.

BRONSON — Police and school officials identified those responsible for breaking into Bronson Junior/Senior High School Monday night and recovered all stolen items, including building keys, Superintendent Kate Wall said in a statement issued Wednesday afternoon.

These places you can find a free Thanksgiving dinner and community this Thursday in Branch County.