Racing pigeons
Northern Racing Pigeon Club is a new group racers from northern Michigan.
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Home & business security systems
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.
Budget proposed by the Michigan House of Representatives makes deep cuts to MSP
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:
State politics updates
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.
Rotarians learn about school-based health centers
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.
Rep. Hoadley honors MI first responders on 9/11
Catch Hoadley for office hours Friday in Tawas and Au Gres
Northern Michigan author presents in Standish
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.
Michigan legislature updates
2025 House Bill 4793: Introduced by Rep. Mike Hoadley (R-99) on Aug. 21, 2025
Land values and cash rents
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.
Poultry feed has global potential for U.S. sorghum
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.