Emergency planning committees convene to discuss bylaws, hazardous materials
Regional emergency manager Mike Bowers did double duty Sept. 17, attending local emergency planning committee (LEPC) meetings in both Ogemaw and Oscoda counties.
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DHD2 plans furloughs in event of government shutdown
The board of directors for District Health Department No. 2 gathered in Hale Sept. 22 and approved health officer Denise Bryan’s performance evaluation and salary, after two closed sessions.
Michigan Legislature activity Sept. 3–4
2025 House Resolution 160: Adopted in the House on Sept. 3, 2025
LETTER: A line has been crossed
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Bergman, Peters, Slotkin issue joint statement supporting appeals to denial of federal aid
In a joint statement released Aug. 25, Congressman Jack Bergman joined U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin expressed full support for the State of Michigan’s appeals to recent federal disaster aid funding denials.
Arenac County Road Commission hosts East Central District meeting in West Branch
The Arenac County Road Commission hosted representatives from almost a dozen county road commissions at a district meeting held at Buck’s Hideaway in West Branch last Thursday.
Michigan legislature updates
2025 House Bill 4793: Introduced by Rep. Mike Hoadley (R-99) on Aug. 21, 2025
Michigan State Legislature Votes and Adoptions July 24, 2025
Education: students; a wireless communications device policy: require the board of a school district or board of directors of a public school academy to implement.
Rep. Borton presents state tribute to retiring Michigan State Police canine
State Rep. Ken Borton, R-Gaylord, last week was proud to present Loki, a retiring Michigan State Police canine, with a state tribute commemorating his service to Michigan.
Letter: we must flip the Senate
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