🌱 West Branch and Harrison families remember Patricia L. Frappier, 87

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In today's newsletter:

• West Branch and Harrison families remember Patricia L. Frappier, 87

Also on today's calendar: Ogemaw County Republican Committee and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Cloudy, snow showers; chilly, with a high of 27 and low of 14 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: A little snow in the p.m., temps: high: 30, low: 14.
• Saturday: Frigid; breezy in the morning, with a high of 18 and low of 8 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Patricia L. Frappier (clarecountycleaver.net) — Longtime Harrison resident Patricia L. Frappier, who previously lived in West Branch, has passed away at age 87, surrounded by family. She leaves behind her husband of 67 years, four children, and a large extended family. A Celebration of Life is planned for spring 2026, with arrangements through Clark-Stocking Funeral Chapel.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Branch

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday December 23

• Kiwanis Club of West Branch Meeting
  G's Pizzeria & Deli, 200 W Houghton Ave, West Branch
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 11

• RCS Christmas Concert
  Rose City School , 515 Harrington St. , Rose City
  7:00 pm

Friday December 12

• Choir Christmas Concert OHHS
  Ogemaw Heights High School West Branch, MI 48661
  6:30 pm

Wednesday December 17

• THEATRE CLASS HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE
  Ogemaw Heights High School West Branch, MI 48661
  7:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Band Christmas Concert at OHHS
  Surline Middle School West Branch, MI 48661
  6:30 pm

Tuesday December 23

• Ogemaw County Republican Committee
  G's Pizzeria & Deli , 200 W Houghton Ave , West Branch
  5:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday December 15

• Standish-Sterling Panthers vs Pinconning Area Schools Activity Fund
  Standish-Sterling Central Elementary School , 3789 Wyatt Rd , Standish
  5:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Northern Blend Chorus
  Logan Township Hall , 4507 M-55 , Prescott
  6:30 pm

Tuesday December 23

• Rifle River Quilt Guild
  Knights of Columbus , 601 Columbus Dr , West Branch
  9:30 am
• Ogemaw County Democratic Party
  Buccilli's Pizza , 221 W Houghton Ave , West Branch
  5:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• Johnny Guest @ Whalen’s
  Whalen's Bar & Grill , 4371 S Huron Rd , Standish
  4:30 pm
• KISS ALIVE the Tribute
  Saganing Eagles Landing Casino , 2690 Worth Rd , Standish
  8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Checkers & Rally's - Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in West Branch. Apply here.
• Old Navy, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - West Branch Outlet in West Branch. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Branch here.

🗞 Nearby News

Roscommon

• Roscommon commissioner charged with three counts of criminal sexual conduct (9and10news.com)
• Christmas shopping (upnorthvoice.com)
• Pine River girls hope to be a factor in conference (bigrapidsnews.com)

Gladwin

• Incoming first round of snow, then a First Alert Weather Day for the second (wnem.com)
• Saginaw-area basketball highlights: Hemlock opens season with win on new court (mlive.com)
• LeRoy Schuler, 89, of Gladwin (upnorthvoice.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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