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State Rep. Mike Hoadley (right), of Au Gres, is sworn in by former House Clerk Gary Randall (far left) on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at the state Capitol. Hoadley was joined by legislative staff members (from left) Ryan Zoschnick and Trevor Pittsley for the ceremony.

State Rep. Mike Hoadley (right), of Au Gres, is sworn in by former House Clerk Gary Randall (far left) on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at the state Capitol. Hoadley was joined by legislative staff members (from left) Ryan Zoschnick and Trevor Pittsley for the ceremony.

REP. HOADLEY SWORN IN, ANNOUNCES MICHIGAN HOUSE OFFICE IS OPEN TO SERVE RESIDENTS

LANSING State Rep. Mike Hoadley, of Au Gres, announced his House office in Lansing is open to help serve people in the 99th House District. Hoadley is in his first term as a state representative. He previously served as the mayor of Au Gres and on the Au Gres city council beginning in 2017.

MSU Board of Trustees elects new officers

EAST LANSING The Michigan State University Board of Trustees today elected Trustee Rema Vassar as its next board chair, a historical moment that makes Vassar the first Black woman to serve as chair of the board. Trustee Dan Kelly was elected vice chair during today’s first meeting of 2023.
Conservation Officer Jeff Ginn spent about 20 minutes in the water while helping to rescue a 21-yearold Grant man off Blanch Lake in Newaygo County.

Conservation Officer Jeff Ginn spent about 20 minutes in the water while helping to rescue a 21-yearold Grant man off Blanch Lake in Newaygo County.

Conservation officer, Newaygo County man released from hospital following ice rescue

NEWAYGO Leading into a long weekend for many Michiganders, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds outdoor enthusiasts to use extreme caution when on or near the ice – including snowmobilers.
Benefit for Chet Loar to be held at Riverwalk Place Jan. 28

Benefit for Chet Loar to be held at Riverwalk Place Jan. 28

Benefit for Chet Loar to be held at Riverwalk Place Jan. 28

GLADWIN Abenefit will be held for Chet Loar, who was unexpectedly diagnosed with stage four cancer and is currently undergoing treatment in Houston, Texas. Friends and family are raising money to help with the costs of travel, treatments, and other expenses.
Gladwin County Sheriff Mike Shea spoke at the Legislative Breakfast held on Jan. 13.

Gladwin County Sheriff Mike Shea spoke at the Legislative Breakfast held on Jan. 13.

County government recaps 2022 and shares a vision of the future

GLADWIN COUNTY With the new year comes a new Legislative Breakfast series from the Gladwin County Chamber of Commerce. This annual series consists of five events, winter through spring, each providing updates within separate levels of government.

A WINTER STORM?

Winter storm watches, warnings and advisories have been issued by the National Weather Service along the current and future path of Winter Storm Iggy, from the Southwest into the upper Mississippi Valley.
MDOT to install permanent M-30 bridge in 2024

MDOT to install permanent M-30 bridge in 2024

MDOT to install permanent M-30 bridge in 2024

EDENVILLE Last Wednesday, January 11, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) hosted a public meeting at the Swanton Memorial Center in Edenville.