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Welcome to the City of Rose City, Michigan. We invite you to explore our Web site and learn more about our community, its government, civic services, economic development, recreational opportunities, and cultural amenities.

 

Our goal is to provide timely online access to city matters and resources for residents, visitors, businesses, and others who are seeking information about our community.

For your convenience, the Rose City Hall Newsletter and the meeting minutes are available online as well as city ordinances, resolutions, policies, and updates. The site will also include bid notices, public notices and news releases.

I look forward to serving you as the Mayor of Rose City.

Our City is economically sound, and we will strive to keep it that way. I encourage our citizens and visitors to attend the City Council Meetings where their input is vital to the future of our city. I hope to see you at City Hall.

Please let us know if we can assist you or answer any questions. Feel free to contact me or our city staff -

By phone: (989) 685-2103, by email: rosecityhall279@gmail.com, or by personal visit to City Hall at 410 North Williams Street, Rose City, MI 48654.
 

-Jeremy Card, Mayor, City of Rose City

Mayor's Greeting

Vision & Values

  • Be Kind

  • Be Respectful

  • Be Responsible

  • Work Hard

  • Have Fun

Gentle Stream
Hiking in Forest

Visitor Info

Attractions​​

Snowmobile Trails- 

Ogemaw Hills Snowmobile Club – The Ogemaw Hills snowmobile club is located at Alley Park Trail Head near the corner of Fairview Rd and Rose City Rd. Included at the Trailhead are two groomer barns, a 3 acre parking lot and pavilion.

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ORV Trails- 

 

Width: 50″ Length: 14.9 Traffic: Some County Rds Open to ORVs: Yes Forest Rds Open to ORVs: No Description: Sandy and rocky trail in rolling to hilly terrain. Couple loop options. Connects to Meadows ORV Trail and Ambrose Lake ORV Trail. Located in Ogemaw county which allows ORVs on county roads. Map

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Rifle River Recreation Area- 

Rifle River Recreation Area - Over 4,000 acres with streams and ten scenic lakes. A modern 75 site partially shaded and mostly grassy campground features a swimming beach, playground and boat launch. Three rustic campgrounds with 99 campsites. Rustic trailside cabins. Observation tower, picnicking, fishing, ice fishing, boating, canoeing, hunting or trapping, wildlife viewing and sports areas. 14 miles of pathways meandering throughout the park offering hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Snowmobiling is available at the nearby AuSable River Scenic Byway.

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Rose City Farmer's Market- 

 

Located across the street from Camp Two Creeks

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Houghton Creek Park- 

 

Located next to the City Hall 

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Community Info

Rose City, established in 1905, is located in Ogemaw County in the northeastern  section of the lower peninsula of Michigan. Rose City is located midway between West Branch, Ogemaw County seat, and Mio, Oscoda County seat, and midway between Hale & St. Helen. 

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County Info
Ogemaw County Government
989-345-0215


Directory
County Government
www.ocmi.us/

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Education

Rose City Elementary School
989-343-2250

 

Surline Middle School

989-343-2140

www.wbrc.k12.mi.us/our-schools/surline/middle/school

 

Ogemaw Heights High School
989-343-2020
www.wbrc.k12.mi.us/our-schools/ogemaw-heights-high-school

Kirtland Community College
989-275-5121
www.kirtland.edu

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Fire Department    

Chief Jeramie Brookins
989-709-1386

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Health 

MidMichigan Medical Center – West Branch  
989-345-3660

2463 S. m-30 West Branch, MI  48661

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Humane Society

Ogemaw County Humane Society
989-343-7387
www.ochs4paws.org

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Library

Ogemaw District Library 
989-685-3300
www.ogemaw.michlibrary.org


Newspaper
Ogemaw Herald
989-345-0044
www.ogemawherald.com


Ogemaw County Voice
989-745-8355
www.ogemawcountyvoice.com

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Rose City Police
989-685-3051

 

Sheriff

989-345-3111

www.ocmi.us/sheriff

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State Police

989-345-0955
www.michigan.gov/msp

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Senior Center

989-345-3010                                       
www.ogemawcoa.org  

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Senior Citizen  Resources

http://www.caring.com/senior-living/assisted-living/michigan

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https://www.aboutassistedliving.org

 

https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/

 

https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/longtermcare/paying-for-assisted-living.html/  

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