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The Adrian woman recently elected commander of the Michigan Disabled American Veterans now is the Lenawee County Veteran of the Year.

Jo Linda Cutler was selected from six nominees for the annual honor, announced Wednesday at the Lenawee County Fair's veterans recognition ceremonies. Other contenders were Bob Knoblauch, Dave Laforest, Allen Kern, Tom Neill and Mike Posten.

U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg has been named to serve on a bipartisan conference committee charged with producing a final National Defense Authorization Act.

House Speaker Paul Ryan made the appointment.

Rep. Walberg, R-Tipton, said the law would fund the military, "give our troops a well-deserved pay raise and secure the homeland."

SALINE, MI — Approximately 20 Vietnam War veterans were honored in a special lapel pinning ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of the conflict on Thursday, July 21 at the Saline American Legion.

U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg of Michigan's 7th congressional district called each veteran by name, presented them with a pin, and thanked them for their service, valor, and sacrifice.

U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg and state Sen. Dale Zorn will cohost a Vietnam veteran lapelpinning ceremony during the Monroe County Fair to commemorate the 50- year anniversary of the Vietnam War.

Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) will host a Vietnam veteran lapel-pinning ceremony in Saline July 21. The event will commemorate the 50-year anniversary of the Vietnam War.

7th District Congressman Tim Walberg has announced he will be hosting a series of Vietnam veteran lapel-pinning ceremonies across the district over the next few weeks to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War.

The ceremony for Branch and Hillsdale Counties will take place on August 10 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Hillsdale American Legion,1611 Steamburg Rd in Hillsdale.