Oscoda County Herald

12/04/2025

Dear children,
Please send:
1) Portrait photograph
2) Name and hometown
3) Gift wishlist for Santa
to our office by email at [email protected]; by mail at P.O. Box 247, West Branch, MI 48661; or in person at 215 West Houghton Avenue in West Branch.
We must receive letters no later than Dec. 19.
Thanks,
Editors at the Herald-Independent

12/02/2025

Looking for a place to donate toys and games for those needing a little help this Christmas? We are a drop off point for His Love Family Resources. I love that kids don't just get random gifts, their parents get to "shop" for them and the gifts come from the parents, not a random santa.

11/24/2025

11/16/2025

Please share photos from the opening days of firearm deer hunting season.

11/04/2025

Who will emerge this year's champion? Fairview Area Schools v Mio AuSable Schools

Time for some friendly competition!!

11/03/2025

The only election tomorrow in Oscoda County is a millage proposal for Greenwood Township residents
https://www.oscodaherald.com/newsletter-early-week/2025/11/03/greenwood-township-to-hold-special-election-tuesday/

10/24/2025

First reported in Ogemaw County Herald before follow-on coverage from MLive and ABC12 ;)

The city council for the City of West Branch unanimously approved an agreement between the West Branch Police Department and the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) department at their regular meeting Monday, Oct. 20.

10/17/2025

ICYMI: Oscoda County Sheriff Office released a statement yesterday on a bust in Big Creek Township

The Oscoda County Sheriff’s Office released a statement on social media Thursday afternoon detailing a Strike Team Investigating Narcotics Group (STING) operation in Big Creek Township which took place Aug. 26.

10/10/2025

Eagle Festival Parade is starting soon. Details in comments.