LANSING Representative Bill G. Schuette has set upcoming “Ask Bill G.” Office Hours events for May in Midland and Beaverton.

BEAVERTON Beaverton Mayor Ray Nau has invited the community to join him and the Beaverton City Manager, Shannon Sirpilla, in the city’s annual flower planting. Flowers will be planted around the city in large flowerpots and in the ground in some areas.

GLADWIN As warmer, summer months approach, as does the risk of tornadoes and thunderstorms. However, severe weather can occur all throughout the year.

GLADWIN The Council on Aging and the Michigan State University Extension office are coming together for Senior Project FRESH, which provides $25 in coupons to those that are eligible to spend on regional fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey at participating farmers markets and roadside stands. To be eligible for the Senior Project Fresh, you must be a County residents 60 years or older or 55 years and older who are a member of a federally recognized Michigan tribe or urban tribal group with a household income level of 185 percent of poverty or less; Household of one with an annual income less than $27,861 or household of two with an annual income less than $37,814.

LANSING The Michigan House of Representatives approved State Representative Bill G. Schuette’s resolution recognizing a condition that impacts hundreds of thousands of people across the country, including many in Michigan.

MIDLAND MyMichigan Medical Centers recently received updated safety grades from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization committed to health care safety. The Safety Grade is a letter grade assigned to eligible general hospitals across the country and updated every six months, in the fall and again in the spring.

LANSING Spinning blue and silver pinwheels marked the path to the State Capitol as Children Trust Michigan held the 16th annual Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Day Rally. About 250 people attended, planting the pinwheels in the ground following a ceremony where speakers talked about how communities around Michigan can prevent child abuse.

WASHINGTON, D.C. United States Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) announced that Michigan will receive more than $61 million from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to help Michigan communities identify and replace the estimated 203,670 lead service lines that are in use across the state.

Happy spring everyone, and with the new season comes increased traffic on our roadways. I’ve had several requests from our community members to address the four-way stop at M-18 and Dale Road.

Education is a vital aspect of society, and teachers are the pillars that hold it up. _ey’re the unsung heroes who work tirelessly to ensure that children receive a proper education and develop into responsible and productive members of society. American teachers take on this responsibility with commitment and dedication. In recognition of their hard work, Teacher Appreciation Week is celebrated this year from May 6 to 10. _is is an opportunity to show your appreciation to the inspiring individuals who’ve signicantly impacted your life. Whether you’re a parent, student or someone who recognizes the importance of education in society, this is an ideal time to express your gratitude.