Jeeps line streets of West Branch for 2025 Jeep Jam
Jeep Jam 2025 took place in West Branch the evening of Saturday, Aug. 23.
Newsletter-Late-Week
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Ogemaw County again seeking animal control officer
Current officer to resign by month’s end
Back to school prep
Superintendent Gail Hughey gave an update on the construction at Ogemaw Heights High School during the Aug. 18 meeting of the West Branch-Rose City Area Schools Board of Education.
Ogemaw County Fair 2025
The 2025 Ogemaw County Fair was held Aug. 11 to 16 at the fairgrounds at 2300 Rifle River Trail, east of West Branch.
Second annual car show at West Branch Moose Lodge
Moose Lodge 2051-West Branch is hosting its second annual car show from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24.
August 11 was National 811 Day
Notice a strong rotten egg smell at your home or business? Planning to do some digging in your backyard? Consumers Energy designated Aug. 11 National 811 Day to remind customers of the steps they can take – every day – to make sure everyone stays safe around natural gas in Michigan.
Late summer blood drives
August signals the return of routine: school bells ringing, fall sports gearing up, and families settling back in after summer adventures. But for hospitals across Michigan, there’s no such thing as a break – the need for blood is constant year-round.
Ogemaw County Fair week begins
The main exhibit building and kitchen opens Monday, Aug. 11 at noon. The opening ceremony and flag raising begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Freedom Pavilion.
The art fair is for everyone
The 45th Victorian Art Fair takes place this weekend, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9. Admission is free. Please note that pets are not allowed at the art fair.
West Branch prepares for 45th Victorian Art Fair
Artists and craftsmen will set up booths August 9-10 for the 45th Victorian Art Fair at Irons Park in West Branch. The fair is open Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.