West Branch News

While drivers around the country have been grimacing with raising gas prices this week, more than 100 people have had to take those amounts head-on during this year's Back to the Bricks promo tour.

Bob Sovis and Tom Gorang had never met before, but on the morning of June 7, they shook hands for the first time, ready to spend a week on the road together -- and with about 130 other people.

The Secretary of State office at 529 S. Main St. in Standish will be closed for remodeling May 13-17. Customers and staff will benefit from renovations that include new carpeting and a new counter design with a more efficient configuration.

This winter of 2012-2013 has been a crazy one for snowfall amounts. Some of you can't take anymore snow, while some of you are wondering if winter ever came.

Flint through the TriCities should expect temps in the low 40's tomorrow afternoon, and to remain dry until evening.