Community

The A.R.K. is looking for helpers The Association to Rescue Kritters, better known as A.R.K., is conducting New Volunteer classes.

The world can always use more ‘Happy Little Trees’ The Happy Little Trees program began in 2019, during Michigan’s state park centennial celebration, as an initiative to brand a partnership between the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Michigan Department of Corrections. Each year, the DNR collects seeds from native tree species in state parks and takes them to correctional facilities to be planted.

MyMichigan Health held an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony at its newly built health park located on Houghton Avenue in West Branch Mar. 13.

The Ogemaw County building was taken over by sixth grade students from Whittemore- Prescott Mar. 9.

989-387-9295 Lifelong Standish resident Bernadette Miscisin will turn 100 years old on Monday, March 13. She is still active, living independently at the Brooke in West Branch.

The Ogemaw Heights Theatrical Troupe is excited to announce their upcoming spring musical, Hello, Dolly! This classic will take the stage March 15-18th at 7 pm in the Ogemaw Heights High School auditorium. Directed by Toni Thomas, musically directed by Sommer Page and Kevin Salsbury, set constructed by Mike Dunn, and choreographed by Teri Rapp and students Claire Johnson, Anastasia Kurtz, and Margaret McNamara, this story of love, life, and adventure will shine brighter than ever on the OHHS stage. With memorable songs such as “Put on Your Sunday Clothes” and “It Only Takes a Moment,” this show will surely be another astounding performance from the Ogemaw Heights Theatrical Troupe.

The annual Rose City chili cook-off took place Mar. 4 at Rose City Park.

On Feb. 4, 2023, a girl, Ember Grace Thayer, was born to Kaitlyn McKellar and Riley Thayer of Lupton.

989-387-3735 The Ogemaw Hills Snowmobile Club hosted its annual vintage show, ride, and open house Feb. 25 at Frank Alley Memorial Park in Ogemaw County.

ROSE CITY — There was snow in Rose City Park Feb. 25, so there was Sledding Under the Lights. The sledding hill was lit from 5-8 p.m. and children of all ages enjoyed fun in the snow. Refreshments were provided by the Rose City Area Fire Association. The annual Bonfire and Chili Cook-off will be held this coming Saturday, March 4 at 4 p.m. followed by another evening of sledding (if there’s snow).