West Branch
A city in Ogemaw County, Michigan — population 2,046 as of 2020.
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News around Ogemaw County
Day one of Russo CSC trial complete, proceedings to continue Friday
By Krista Tacey-Cater David Russo Sr., who is currently facing criminal sexual conduct charges in 34th Circuit Court, Roscommon, appeared today (Thursday) for the first day of what is expected to be a two-day trial. Russo, a resident of Houghton Lake, and former Markey Township…
Public Safety
Craig Buchoz
Craig Buchoz, 75, West Branch, died Sept. 14, 2026, in West Branch, surrounded by his family. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Stephen of Hungary Catholic Church, Prescott, Oct. 17, at 11 a.m., with a luncheon to follow. He will later be laid to rest with military honors…
ObituariesIn and around West Branch
See & do
- Extreme Martial Arts and Fitness
- Irons Park
- Ogemaw County Museum
- Southside Apartments
- The Dream The Nightmare
Eat, drink & stay
- A&B Coffeehouse & Cafe, LLC
- The Highway Brewing Co.
- YMCA Camp Timbers
- Buccilli's Pizza
- Buck's Country Cookin'
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West Branch by the numbers
- Area
- 1.54 sq mi (3.99 km²), 0 sq mi water
- Median age
- 43
- Households
- 1,056
- Persons per household
- 2
- Median household income
- $41,250
- Median house value
- $147,800
- Office
- CLERK/TREASURER
- Address
- 121 N 4TH ST, WEST BRANCH, MI 48661