Al Bergeron’s Omer-based company, Northern Security & Fire offers a variety of security systems for homes and businesses. Bergeron described the skills someone needs to be in the security systems business for members of the Rotary Club of Pinconning & Standish Sept. 18.
The FY26 state budget passed by the Michigan House of Representatives on August 26 would severely impact the services of the Michigan State Police (MSP) in multiple ways, including:
On Sept. 10, the U.S. House passed the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). House Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee Chairman Rep. Jack Bergman voted in support of this legislation. The NDAA aligns with President Trump’s peace-through-strength agenda to build a more lethal, capable, and efficient military.
Amanda Forsmark, director of all school-based health centers operated by the Sterling Area Health Center, presented on four school clinics operated in the bay area for the Rotary Club of Pinconning & Standish Sept. 11.
Catch Hoadley for office hours Friday in Tawas and Au Gres
Robert Downes, a Michigan native and award-winning author, gave a presentation, fielded questions, and signed copies of his new book, “Raw Deal: The Indians of the Midwest and the Theft of Native Lands,” at the Northeast Michigan Arts Center in Standish Sept. 10.
2025 House Bill 4793: Introduced by Rep. Mike Hoadley (R-99) on Aug. 21, 2025
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s annual look at farmland values and cash rents was released. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer says cash rents are showing flat value changes year-over-year while farmer’s assessed value of their agricultural real estate increase by 4.3 percent.
The United States produces a lot of sorghum and is a leading exporter in global markets but opportunities to expand those markets would help U.S. farmers.
The City of Au Gres unveiled the first of several planned independent, senior living townhouses at 300 East Michigan Avenue at an open house event Sept. 6. One quadplex building was open to the public and applications were taken from qualified parties. Each quadplex unit is comprised of four townhouses, each townhouse with its own garage.