While limited to three days per year, residents may now explode fireworks inside the city limits. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are currently a subscriber, click here to access ...

With the hope of inspiring others to make a difference, a local group will host a series of events to mark the end of slavery. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are currently a ...

A new 5K, a new bookstore, a bike rodeo, and a taste of Hooverball — the Summer Kickoff continues to grow this weekend in West Branch’s downtown. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are ...

The West Branch Food Pantry is expanding its reach this spring with several exciting developments aimed at supporting local families, especially those with children. Full text is available only to ...

West Branch High School hosted its annual awards night on May 14, presenting dozens of awards to numerous students. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are currently a subscriber, click ...

An even smaller “slum and blight” area received split approval from the West Branch City Council on June 2. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are currently a subscriber, click here to ...

You cannot pay your way out of a warrant ... over the phone. Only if you show up at the jail. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are currently a subscriber, click here to access the ...

While the new Hoover Nature Trail arch welcomes foot traffic with an elegantly simple design, the Eagle Scout project took lots of hours, volunteers, donations — and not a small amount of stress — to ...

Main Street West Branch announced last week it awarded 10 businesses a combined total of $20,000 in grants. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are currently a subscriber, click here to ...

One person complained of a possible injury following a three-car crash on May 27 in front of West Branch High School. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are currently a subscriber, ...

West Branch Music Department’s Spring Concert, several choir students received recognition. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are currently a subscriber, click here to access the ...

Spending for the next school year will decrease by more than $1.8 million when the new budget takes effect on July 1. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are currently a subscriber, ...