Chamber hosts Winter Ball
989-387-3735 The West Branch Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its 19th annual chamber ball at Forward Conference Center Feb. 25.
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Birth Announcement
On Feb. 4, 2023, a girl, Ember Grace Thayer, was born to Kaitlyn McKellar and Riley Thayer of Lupton.
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Ogemaw District Library offers more than books 989-387-3735 The Ogemaw District Library is now operating a diaper pantry and hygiene closet at all three branches. “We did it because we’re serving such a rural area,” said Library Director Jeanette Leathorn.
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Birth Announcement
On Feb. 4, 2023, a girl, Ember Grace Thayer, was born to Kaitlynn McKellar and Riley Thayer of Lupton.
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Free fishing weekend
Free fishing weekend starts Feb. 18 Enjoy one of the state’s favorite pastimes for free this weekend.
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All about chocolate
989-387-3735 The Michigan State University Extension hosted a chocolate party Feb. 13 at Logan Township Hall.
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Calling young artists
Kirtland’s warbler needs your help The Huron-Manistee National Forests Mio Ranger District is now accepting entries for the 2023 Kirtland’s Warbler Young Artists Contest from students kindergarten through eighth grades. Almost 800 entries were received in 2022 from individual students and classrooms across the Great Lakes and The Bahamas.
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Ogemaw County vital statistics for December 2022 through January 2023. Births: Zayn Emerald Hill, Jan.
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Warriors weather winter for Special Olympics
OGEMAW COUNTY— The Wertz Warriors kicked off their annual snowmobile endurance ride Jan. 29 in Chesterfield Township. The Warriors travel for 900 miles across Michigan to raise awareness of Special Olympics. Members hold fundraisers throughout the year to fund the winter games in Michigan.
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