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Local researchers hope to honor Revolutionary War veterans for 250th

The Lenawee County Family Researchers, in collaboration with the Lucy Wolcott Barnum Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, are formulating plans to honor all Revolutionary War heroes buried in Lenawee County cemeteries for the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026.

Election Day is November 4

The following areas in Lenawee County have elections on Nov. 4.

Local residents honored by Hispanic/Latino Commission of Michigan

LANSING — Four Lenawee County residents were among 50 Latino Legacy Leaders who were honored on Oct. 16 when the Hispanic/Latino Commission of Michigan...

Cuatro residentes locales honrados por la Comisión Hispana/Latina de Michigan 

Cuatro residentes locales estuvieron entre los 50 líderes del legado latino que fueron homenajeados el 16 de octubre cuando la Comisión Hispana/Latina de Michigan celebró su 50° aniversario.

Meijer se asocia con una despensa de alimentos para ayudar a alimentar a la comunidad 

ADRIAN — Desde ahora y hasta el 27 de diciembre, los compradores en Meijer en Adrian pueden ayudar a combatir el hambre comprando tarjetas “Simplemente dar” (Simply Give) de $10 en la caja registradora. 

St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry and Meijer partner to fight hunger 

The Simply Give program helps more than 600 food pantries in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and Wisconsin feed hungry families by giving them food-only gift cards to help keep their shelves stocked.

City to get outside review of enhancement grant spending

Acting on a recommendation from the new city administrator, the Adrian City Commission has authorized an outside review of financial controls associated with the $15 million enhancement grant that the city was awarded by the state of Michigan in 2022. 

Second ‘No Kings’ protest draws hundreds in Adrian

The theme was similar but the crowd was bigger as local opponents of the Trump administration held a second “No Kings” demonstration at Comstock Park in Adrian on Oct. 18. 

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