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Congressman Tim Walberg recently announced that three local students he nominated to U.S. military academies had received appointments.

"It's an honor for me to nominate these bright and service-oriented young men and women and congratulate them on their appointments. I'm confident in their ability to continue making us proud as they join our nation's finest and I wish them all the best in their immediate and future endeavors," said Walberg.

The following students received an appointment to attend a U.S. Military Academy:

JONESVILLE — During a recent tour of his home district, Congressman Tim Walberg (R-Tipton) visited the Nyloncraft plant in Jonesville for a tour and update on progress on the facility.

Walberg met with employees of the plant and other members of the community for more than an hour Monday and was impressed with how things have come along since his last visit two years ago.

"It's always great to see manufacturing facilities that aren't stagnant," Walberg said. "Especially in my district."

A teenager from Jackson is one of several students to be accepted into a U.S. military academy after being nominated by Rep. Tim Walberg.

Forest Isenhour has been accepted to West Point Military Academy and the U.S. Air Force Academy. He now just needs to decide which school to attend. Both of his parents graduated from West Point.

BRONSON — The Branch District Library-Bronson Branch opened its doors Monday for a special visit by Congressman Tim Walberg (R-Tipton).

Walberg held a town hall meeting in the Bronson Township Hall, located in the basement of the library, where he discussed several legislative matters and answered questions from a modestly-sized audience.

HILLSDALE – U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg and his legislative aid Stephen Rajzer visited the Greater Hillsdale Humane Society Tuesday afternoon to meet the board and tour the facilities located on Tripp Road near Hillsdale.

Earlier this month, the shelter received good news from the state that its tax-exempt status was renewed.

Raising awareness and enacting new protections for human trafficking victims were discussed by U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Tipton, and local law enforcement officials Monday.

JACKSON, MI – U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Tipton, will host a job fair in Jackson that will feature more than 30 employers from Jackson and surrounding counties.

The job fair will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, at the Commonwealth Commerce Center, 209 E. Washington Ave.

The following companies and institutions have confirmed they will be in attendance to talk with job seekers about available job opportunities and accept resumes:

JACKSON, MI — After numerous community complaints, the flag outside the U.S. Post Office in downtown Jackson was replaced Tuesday, April 8.

The condition of the old flag had been criticized as an obvious violation of the U.S. Flag Act, a law that carries no penalties for violating it.