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MMC Trustee Metzger recognized

MMC Trustee Metzger recognized

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MMC Trustee Metzger recognized

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Thursday, December 19, 2024
HARRISONt Mid Michigan College’sADecember Boardof Trustees meeting, retiring Trustee Tom Metzger was recognized for his service to the College.Metzger represented the Beaverton area and was elected to the Board in 1992.
Pictured left to right are: Insp. Barry Schrader, MSP Field Services Bureau; MDHHS Director Elizabeth Hertel; MSP Director Col. James F. Grady II; Sgt. Ronnie Evans, MSP Planning, Research and Accreditation Section.

Pictured left to right are: Insp. Barry Schrader, MSP Field Services Bureau; MDHHS Director Elizabeth Hertel; MSP Director Col. James F. Grady II; Sgt. Ronnie Evans, MSP Planning, Research and Accreditation Section.

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Safety Net Partnership formed to better serve residents with immediate emergency needs

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Thursday, December 19, 2024
LANSINGThe Michigan State Police (MSP) and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) are working together on a new, innovative program to aid Michigan residents who have immediate and urgent needs.
Bill G. Schuette

Bill G. Schuette

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“Ask Bill G.” updated office hours for Dec. 30

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Thursday, December 19, 2024
LANSINGState Representative Bill G. Schuette will now host a pair of “Ask Bill G.” office hours meetings in Midland and Beaverton on Monday, Dec. 30, instead of an originally planned Dec. 13 date.“Ask Bill G.” Office Hours will take place at the following times and locations:■ 9-10 a.m.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the Bills into law on Dec. 10.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the Bills into law on Dec. 10.

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Bills promoting transportation safety, keeping kids safe at the bus stop and protecting construction workers on site signed on Dec. 10

News Staff
Thursday, December 19, 2024
LANSINGOn Dec. 10, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed six bipartisan, bills which will make our roads safer for Michiganders across the state, whether they’re headed to school or clocking in for work. Governor Whitmer also signed a bill honoring Trooper Joel E.
Dark highlighted areas on this map indicate Michigan townships that contain critical dunes. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY

Dark highlighted areas on this map indicate Michigan townships that contain critical dunes. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY

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Lawmakers plan bills to protect sand dunes

Clara Lincolnhol
Thursday, December 19, 2024
LANSINGMichigan’s towering sand dunes make up a oneof- a-kind natural resource and the largest collection of freshwater dunes on the planet.
Pasty sales one day only Dec. 20

Pasty sales one day only Dec. 20

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Pasty sales one day only Dec. 20

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Thursday, December 19, 2024
GLADWINThe Gladwin Masonic Lodge’s December pasty sales, which is usually a two day event, will be one day only, Friday, December 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lodge. This is because the Masons will be helping distribute gifts at Christmas Kindness on Saturday, December 21.
Beaverton High School teacher Kossi Komlassan poses with his family, his commanding officer and his students after the school hosted a ceremony when he was promoted to the rank of major in the Army National Guard.

Beaverton High School teacher Kossi Komlassan poses with his family, his commanding officer and his students after the school hosted a ceremony when he was promoted to the rank of major in the Army National Guard.

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Beaverton teacher celebrates National Guard promotion with students

Scott Salowich
Thursday, December 19, 2024
BEAVERTONKossi Komlassan has been teaching 10th graders math at Beaverton High School for three years.During that time, he has also served as an officer in the Army National Guard after 10 years on active duty with deployments to Iraq and Korea.
COUNTY OFFICIALS SWORN IN

COUNTY OFFICIALS SWORN IN

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COUNTY OFFICIALS SWORN IN

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Thursday, December 19, 2024
Joshua Farrell, Chief Judge of the 55th Circuit Court swore in newly-elected Gladwin County officials in a ceremony Friday morning. “I really enjoy presiding over these kinds of ceremonies,” Farrell said.
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