Vital Statistics
Ogemaw County vital statistics for January and February of 2023: Births: • Joshua Joseph Pope, Jr. Jan.
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Gambling on a good time
The West Branch Optimist Club held its annual Camel Race Mar. 18 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in West Branch. The event raises funds for the Optimist Club to hold events such as the fishing derby at Irons Park, Little League, an Easter Egg Hunt, and more.
Read MoreMDOT holds another open house
MDOT held an informational meeting Mar. 15 at the West Branch City Police Department for anyone interested in finding out more about the project.
Read MorePlanning ahead
Mills Township plans parade and fireworks Mills Township residents, and even Ogemaw County residents, will once again enjoy Mills Township’s annual Independence Day parade and fireworks. The parade is set to take place July 1 at 12 p.m.
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WB-RC school board okays bus purchase
The West Branch-Rose City Schools Board of Education authorized Superintendent Gail Hughey to purchase two new 2023 Bluebird 84-passenger buses, at its Mar. 20 meeting. The buses will be purchased from Holland Bus Company at a cost of $313,736 from the 2023-2024 budget.
Read MoreCommissioners kept busy
The Ogemaw County Board of Commissioners had four appointments and twice as many discussion items on its Mar. 16 meeting agenda.
Read MoreNew counseling business opens in West Branch
Psychotherapy and counseling works. Research indicates that the majority of people who participate in psychotherapy report relief and improvement in their lives.
Read MoreCouncil keeps meeting short and sweet
West Branch City Council held another short meeting Mar. 20.
Read MoreHome heating credit applications open
Residents throughout the state who need help with their energy bills can now apply for the Home Heating Credit, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury. Low-income, deaf, disabled or blind persons, disabled veterans and senior citizens may qualify for the Home Heating Credit.
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New Health Park open in West Branch
WEST BRANCH – More than 200 community members, business leaders and donors attended the open house and ribbon cutting ceremony for MyMichigan Health Park West Branch last week. The facility opened Monday, March 20, in its new downtown location at 335 E. Houghton Avenue. The new Health Park will be home to My-Michigan Family & Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, MyMichigan Urgent Care West Branch, Diabetes Education, Behavioral Health Services, a Laboratory Services draw station, and X-ray.
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