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Ogemaw County at a glance
- State
- Michigan
- County seat
- West Branch
- Population
- 20,770
- Area
- 575 sq mi
- Founded
- 1840
- Cities and towns
- 5
Ogemaw County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Ogemaw County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in Ogemaw County, particularly in unincorporated areas.
Police Departments. In addition to Ogemaw County Sheriff's Office, law enforcement in Ogemaw County is provided by municipal police departments, including the West Branch Police Department and the Rose City Police Department. These agencies are responsible for maintaining public safety within their respective jurisdictions, handling local crime, and coordinating with the Sheriff's Office on major investigations.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Ogemaw County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 500 Fairview Avenue in West Branch, MI 48661, is the primary law enforcement agency for Ogemaw County. Arrest records and incident reports in Ogemaw County are public records subject to Michigan's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), specifically MCL 15.231 et seq.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Ogemaw County are maintained by Ogemaw County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly, with requests processed under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act.
Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate lookup services are available through the Sheriff's Office, allowing family members and legal representatives to find information about current inmates.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Ogemaw County are taken and retained by Ogemaw County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos are part of the arrest records and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office, either online or by request.
Abandoned mine records
Old mine workings in Ogemaw County
Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.
From the old mine records
What is on record in Ogemaw County
- Old mine sites
- 4
- Past producers, now closed
- 4
- Producing when recorded
- 8
- Main minerals
- construction sand and gravel; Fire Clay (Refractory)
- Holes drawn on the old survey maps
- 123
- Shafts and tunnels
- 0
- What they are
- gravel pit, clay pit, sand pit, quarry
- Maps surveyed
- 1965 to 1972
- Sources
- USGS mineral file and USGS topographic mine features
Is an old working under a property here?
The mine records hold 12 mine sites inside the county: 4 past producers, now closed, 8 sites producing when the record was made; the old survey maps add 123 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are construction sand and gravel; Fire Clay (Refractory).
A point in either file is a location, not a property line: the sheet shows the opening on the surface, not the rooms under it. The record that shows what runs under a parcel is the mine map. The OSMRE National Mine Map Repository holds scanned underground mine maps and answers requests for a named mine or an area. GeoWebFace shows historic mining sites as points; no agency page with underground workings outlines was found, and the OSMRE National Mine Map Repository holds Michigan maps.
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Named workings recorded in Ogemaw County (12 shown, 123 unnamed on the map)
- Nw Ogeman State Forest Clay PitFire Clay (Refractory) | Past Producer | Surface
- Bunting Sand & Gravel Products PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Bunting Sand & Gravel Products PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Surface
- Ewing PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Fitzgerald and Powell Inc PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Glancy Ogemaw County PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Ogemaw County No 1 PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Ogemaw County Road Commission PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Surface
- Steen PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- West Branch Concrete Products, Inc.Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- West Branch PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- West Branch PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Surface
Ogemaw County lies on the edge of the Northern Region coal field and the coal there is medium and high volatile bituminous, worked underground in many places. The two federal files record a shaft, an adit or a deposit where one was drawn on a survey sheet or catalogued as a site; neither file carries the outline of the workings, so the counts above are not the measure of what was mined under this county. The record that shows it is the mine map, held by EGLE GeoWebFace and linked below.
Michigan abandoned mine maps ranks every county and town in the state by the workings recorded inside it, names the office that holds the mine maps, and says what to do if the ground moves.
Disclaimer: The mine information here is for general information only. Old mine records can be incomplete, outdated or wrong, and finding nothing here does not mean there is nothing there. Check with the mine map office named here before you rely on it, and have a qualified engineer look at any ground you are worried about. PublicRecordCenter.com assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of this information.
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Wage and hour cases in Ogemaw County
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division closed 20 investigations in Ogemaw County since fiscal 2005 and recorded $291,492 in back wages agreed for 94 workers. The county is the one the Census Bureau puts each employer's ZIP code in. Snapshot of April 22, 2026; a case here is a finding by the Division, not a court judgment.
- Investigations closed
- 20
- Back wages agreed
- $291,492
- Workers due back wages
- 94
- Civil money penalties
- $1,980
- Employers on the record
- 16
| Employer | City | Cases | Back wages | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.R. Timber Company | West Branch | 1 | $96,630 | 15 |
| O'Dell Trucking, Inc. | West Branch | 2 | $63,513 | 18 |
| Rancheros LLC | West Branch | 1 | $55,859 | 5 |
| TR Timber Company | West Branch | 1 | $55,755 | 22 |
| Orthotech Orthopedic Appliances LLC | West Branch | 1 | $5,117 | 3 |
| Orthotech Orthopedics Appliances LLC | West Branch | 1 | $4,941 | 4 |
| Gojcaj Foods, Inc | West Branch | 1 | $1,991 | 9 |
| Grreat Foods, Inc. | West Branch | 1 | $1,255 | 7 |
| Blue Sky Farms Inc | West Branch | 1 | $1,243 | 3 |
| Leelin Home Health Care, Inc. | West Branch | 2 | $1,050 | 1 |
| Kenalee S. McGregor | Lupton | 1 | $829 | 4 |
| Ausable Valley Community Mental Health | West Branch | 1 | $340 | 1 |
| AuSable Valley Community Mental Health Auth. | West Branch | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| Boom-Hort North, Inc. | West Branch | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| GPS Hospitality Partners III, LLC | West Branch | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| Compassionate Care Home Health Services, Inc. | West Branch | 1 | $0 | 0 |
Every employer on the Ogemaw County record, by back wages agreed; 5 employers have a page of their own and open from the table, the rest show their whole record in this row. The Michigan wage theft records page ranks the whole state.
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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Ogemaw County, Michigan?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Ogemaw County Sheriff's Office or a city police department in Ogemaw County. Ask that agency for its record.
How do I get a criminal background check in Ogemaw County, Michigan?
The Michigan criminal history record comes from the Michigan State Police, Criminal Justice Information Center. Name search online through the Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT); fingerprint searches only where a state or federal law, executive order or rule requires one. Fee: $10.00 for a name based criminal record check (MCL 28.273).
How can I look up sex offenders in Ogemaw County, Michigan?
Search the Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry (Michigan State Police), or every state at once on the National Sex Offender Public Website run by the U.S. Department of Justice.
How do I register to vote in Ogemaw County, Michigan?
Register with the city or township clerk or through the Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections. You can also register online with the state online registration. Same day registration: yes. With 15 or more days before an election you can register online, by mail or in person; within 14 days and on Election Day, only in person at your local clerk's office with proof of residency.
How do I look up property records in Ogemaw County, Michigan?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Ogemaw County are kept by the Ogemaw County Register of Deeds. Property values are set by the city or township assessor, and tax bills come from the city or township treasurer; taxes unpaid on March 1 go to the county treasurer as delinquent. Source: official state page.
How do I get a birth or death certificate in Ogemaw County, Michigan?
Certified birth and death certificates for Michigan come from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics. Copies of records may also be obtained from the County Clerk in the county where the event occurred. By mail with the signed application and a copy of ID, at the drop box in the lobby of 333 S. Grand Ave., Lansing, online or by phone through VitalChek, the only authorized online service provider, or in person by appointment on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Fee: $34 search fee for a standard record ($14 online processing fee); $14.00 for one copy of your own birth record if you are 65 or older.
How do I find business license records in Ogemaw County, Michigan?
Business entity filings are searched with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Corporations Division. Assumed names of sole proprietorships and co-partnership names are filed with the county clerk in each county where business is conducted.
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