West Branch Township, MI

10/06/2026

Plug in. Power up. Stay safe. October 4-10 is !

This year, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is spreading the word on with the "Charge Into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging is a Superpower" campaign, sharing how everyday actions can help prevent lithium-ion battery fires. 🔋

Township fire personnel work hard to keep residents & communities informed & safe through fire safety education, especially for children & students. Thank you for all you do to keep our townships safe!

Townships can share with residents some simple ways to help keep their devices, & their community, safe: ⤵️

• Use the cord & charger that came with your device, or ones approved by the manufacturer. Using the wrong charger can damage the battery & increase risk of fire.

• Be sure to charge your devices on a hard, flat surface like a table, desk or floor. Beds, couches & pillows can trap heat & block airflow, which can cause a battery to overheat.

• If your device battery starts to smell strange, is warm to the touch, makes popping noises, changes in shape or color, or if you see smoke, stop using it right away.

• Unplug your device once it's fully charged. Leaving it plugged in longer than needed can increase heat and stress on a battery.

• Charge large items like e-bikes, scooters and power tools outside when possible. Do not block exits when charging. These batters store more energy & fires can grow quickly if they fail.

🔗 Find more information & resources to share during at https://www.nfpa.org/events/fire-prevention-week

10/06/2026

Archery deer hunting season continues through November 14. Increased activity could mean more deer movement near or on roadways. Drivers, stay alert behind the wheel and be safe! Don't Veer for Deer!
- For more information about deer-vehicle crashes, check out this brochure: https://tinyurl.com/2makry9y
For a summary of 2026 deer hunting regulations, please visit: www.michigan.gov/dnr/managing-resources/laws/regulations/deer

10/05/2026

10/05/2026

Congratulations Team Hodges Inc. on your 60 year Busi-Versary

10/04/2026

What's on the Ballot? Understanding Michigan's 2026 Ballot Proposals

October 14, 2026 - 11:00a.m. - Online

What will Michigan voters be asked to decide this November? In addition to electing a new Governor, U.S. Senator, and many state and local officials, Michigan voters will be presented with two statewide ballot questions.

Join MSU Extension and the Citizens Research Council of Michigan for a FREE educational webinar exploring the two statewide ballot proposals on the 2026 ballot. We'll break down the proposals, review the proposed changes, and discuss key considerations to help voters better understand the issues before heading to the polls.

10/04/2026

Most showers will exit early today, though very light showers do linger in a few spots into the midday hours. Frosty nights are possible both tonight and Monday night, especially in the usual cool spots in the interior. But otherwise, quiet weather is expected early this week.

10/04/2026

Sunday comes with a little bit of everything!

Some of us wake up to showers Sunday as a cold front works its way across Michigan, but this is definitely not looking like an all-day washout. Showers are most likely across portions of northern Michigan, with conditions gradually drying out behind the front. Farther south, rain chances become much more limited, with breaks of sunshine developing across portions of Lower Michigan. Temperatures stay cooler north, with much of the U.P. near 60°. Northern Lower Michigan generally lands in the low to mid 60s, while southern Lower Michigan reaches the upper 60s to around 70°.

Winds also pick up behind the front, especially across northern Michigan, so it may feel a little breezy as the day goes on. Bottom line: if you wake up to rain, don't write Sunday off. There should still be plenty of decent weather left once the showers move through!

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10/04/2026

WEST BRANCH, WE’RE TURNING ONE! 🎉

It’s hard to believe it’s already been a year, and we couldn’t have done it without the amazing community that has supported us along the way.

Join us in TWO WEEKS on Saturday, October 17th as we celebrate ONE YEAR of Emerald Fire West Branch!

🌿 Grab bags for the first 100 qualifying customers
🍔 Pardon My French food truck from 12–6 PM
🎁 50 FREE meals for qualifying customers
🎟️ Giveaways & raffles
✨ Vendors onsite with special deals, swag & more

We’re packing a lot into one day and can’t wait to celebrate with everyone who has made our first year in West Branch such a great one.

📍 Emerald Fire West Branch
📅 Saturday, October 17th

10/03/2026

10/02/2026

A chilly night is expected tonight into Saturday morning, especially across inland areas where frost/freeze chances are highest. Additional frost/freeze concerns exist Sunday and Monday nights.