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September 21, 2016
Bedford High School seniors gathered Monday to hear a panel discussion about the ongoing heroin addiction epidemic in Michigan and the nation.
The panel, led by Rep. Tim Walberg R-Tipton, also included Lt. Marc Moore of the Michigan State Police; Vicky Loveland of the Monroe County Substance Abuse Coalition; Mark Cochran of ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital; Monroe County Prosecutor William Paul Nichols and Vasco Tchakarov of Hope for Recovery.
Rep. Walberg began the panel by highlighting the fact that heroin addiction is a national issue that can affect anyone.
The panel, led by Rep. Tim Walberg R-Tipton, also included Lt. Marc Moore of the Michigan State Police; Vicky Loveland of the Monroe County Substance Abuse Coalition; Mark Cochran of ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital; Monroe County Prosecutor William Paul Nichols and Vasco Tchakarov of Hope for Recovery.
Rep. Walberg began the panel by highlighting the fact that heroin addiction is a national issue that can affect anyone.
Issues:Health CareLocal Issues
September 20, 2016
Issues:Health CareLocal Issues
September 13, 2016
To wrap up the weekend of celebrating Bronson's Sesquicentennial, a memorial service was held at the St. Mary's gymnasium with a community dinner following. Several distinguished guests spoke, honored veterans of the Vietnam War, and paid tribute to Bronson.
The service began with the procession of the flags by the Bronson American Legion Color Guard and the National Anthem performed by a representative group from the Bronson High School a Cappella Choir and the director, Jon Carrothers. An opening prayer was offered by Pastor Tim Rowland of the First Baptist Church.
The service began with the procession of the flags by the Bronson American Legion Color Guard and the National Anthem performed by a representative group from the Bronson High School a Cappella Choir and the director, Jon Carrothers. An opening prayer was offered by Pastor Tim Rowland of the First Baptist Church.
Issues:VeteransLocal Issues
August 12, 2016
JACKSON, MI (WLNS) – It's been decades since the end of the Vietnam War, but today, people gathered at the Jackson County Fair to pay tribute to those who served then.
Today was a day of gratitude for Jackson-area Vietnam War vets. For many, including 67-year-old Bob Wilkinson who served in the Navy, it took him back to a much different time.
Issues:VeteransLocal Issues
August 12, 2016
JACKSON, MI – Instead of being honored for their service, people welcomed Vietnam War veterans home after the war by spitting at them and calling them "baby killers," said Bob Wilkinson, president of Jackson's Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter No.109.
More than 40 years after the end of that war, many Veterans veterans received that "thank you" Thursday morning at the Jackson County Fair.
In addition to the display of the Michigan Vietnam Veteran Traveling Memorial, the veterans were presented a pin by U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg, R-7th District.
More than 40 years after the end of that war, many Veterans veterans received that "thank you" Thursday morning at the Jackson County Fair.
In addition to the display of the Michigan Vietnam Veteran Traveling Memorial, the veterans were presented a pin by U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg, R-7th District.
Issues:VeteransLocal Issues
August 8, 2016
HILLSDALE TOWNSHIP — On Thursday night, Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) hosted a Vietnam veteran lapel-pinning ceremony at the Hillsdale American Legion Post 53 in commemoration of the 50-year anniversary of the Vietnam War.
"On behalf of a grateful nation, I want to say thank you for your service, for your valor and for your sacrifice," Walberg said. "When your nation called, you came."
Around 50 veterans from Hillsdale and Branch Counties were honored in the ceremony Thursday night with several family members in attendance.
"On behalf of a grateful nation, I want to say thank you for your service, for your valor and for your sacrifice," Walberg said. "When your nation called, you came."
Around 50 veterans from Hillsdale and Branch Counties were honored in the ceremony Thursday night with several family members in attendance.
Issues:VeteransLocal Issues