A strong agricultural sector is vital to a healthy economy. Turbulence has affected local and national economies in recent years, and the global economy has endured its own ups and downs during that span.
Nationally, USDA NASS projects 48.5 million acres of hay will be harvested in 2025, down 2% from the prior year and 8% from 2023
The Surline Elementary Parent-Teacher Organization put on the Surline Elementary Color Run at the Ogemaw County Fairgrounds Saturday, May 31
The rivers which run through our communities were at one time the highways for our region, a way to transport people, bring in supplies and ship out natural resources. Now the rivers are used for pleasure and sport and we get to them by way of highways, which also run through our communities.
Flowers have recently planted around the Firemen’s Memorial in West Branch. Nancy Griffin organizes a group of women each year to plant the flowers, which are paid for by the Downtown Development Authority.
A barn raising was held in Edwards Township on Greenwood Rd. between M-30 and Stillwagon Rd. May 21.
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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources encourages everyone to take advantage of “Three Free” Weekend – Saturday, June 7, and Sunday, June 8. It’s two full days when Michigan residents and out-of-state visitors can grab a fishing rod, ride the off-road trails and visit state parks, boating access sites and other outdoor locations — all free of charge.
Members of the community packed full the Ogemaw County Historical Museum the evening of Wednesday, May 28, to recognize the museum’s curator, Sally Rea, for her hard work and dedication in preserving local history.
The Ogemaw Heights boys golf team played in the Division 2, Regional 10 tournament May 27 at The Moor Golf Course at Boyne Highlands, finishing in 11th place out of 19 teams.