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🌱 How prepared is West Branch if a major health emergency hits?

West Branch, Michigan Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning West Branch! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How prepared is West Branch if a major health emergency hits?
  • West Branch troopers probe deadly tractor crash near Henderson Lake Road

Also on today's calendar: SURLINE PTO COLOR RUN 2026.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 84, low: 62.
  • Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• DHD2's emergency preparedness capabilities recognized (iosconews.com) — West Branch-based District Health Department No. 2 has earned national recognition for its strong emergency preparedness plans and training, confirming it can protect local residents during public health crises. The award highlights coordinated planning with local emergency management partners and credits staff leaders for building resilient, ready-to-respond communities across the department’s service area.
   

• Man killed after being ejected from tractor in Ogemaw County crash (mlive.com) — State police from the West Branch Post are investigating a Tuesday morning crash in Mills Township where a Prescott man driving a tractor was fatally injured after being hit by a minivan. The collision happened on Greenwood Road near Henderson Lake Road, with local EMS, fire, and sheriff’s deputies assisting at the scene as details continue to be reviewed.
   

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  • PepsiCo, Inc. posted a job opening for Merchandiser in West Branch. Apply here.
  • Meijer, Inc. posted a job opening for Deli Clerk in West Branch. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Branch here.

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  • Repeat state champ highlights Bay City area results at 2026 girls track and field finals (mlive.com)

Ok West Branch! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in West Branch

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