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Local woodworking institute gets $12 million boost from state budget

Michigan’s state budget for the 2026 fiscal year includes some good news for the Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute.

Citizens Gas franchise renewal approved

The renewal of Citizens Gas Fuel Co.'s franchise agreement to provide natural gas in the city of Adrian passed easily in the Nov. 4 election.

Sieler-Zych, Chesher, Moore elected to city commission

There will be three new faces on the Adrian City Commission, as Tiffany Sieler-Zych, Aaron Chesher, and Chip Moore were the leading vote-getters in the Nov. 4 election.

Adrian’s point-of-sale ordinance repealed by 4-to-1 margin

City residents voted overwhelmingly to repeal Adrian's point-of-sale inspection ordinance for residential properties in the Nov. 4 election.

Lenco Credit Union names next president and CEO

Lenco Credit Union has announced the appointment of Fran Brant as its next president and chief executive officer.

Editorial: Democracy in action

Local elections are the most fundamental building block of our democracy, and we hope anyone who has an election on their ballot this year will turn out to vote. 

Community Action Agency planning public forums

Community Action Agency is conducting a Community Needs Assessment to learn about the needs of everyone who uses, or might need to use, their services.

Adrian police to step up traffic enforcement

The Adrian Police Department is planning to step up traffic enforcement by dedicating a car specifically to traffic issues, police chief Vince Emrick told the city commission on Oct. 20.

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Lenco president passes the torch to a new leader

Although Lenco Credit Union is 56 years old this year, only two people have ever served as its president and CEO. Now a third person is joining those ranks, as longtime leader Ben Neal prepares to retire and hand over the reins to Fran Brant.

Symphony marks nation’s 250th with music of Copland, Sousa and more

As America celebrates its 250th birthday this year, plenty of orchestras around the country are programming concerts of patriotic music — and the Adrian Symphony Orchestra is no exception.

Former Adrian mayor Greg DuMars dies at 78

Greg DuMars, a longtime community volunteer and leader in city government who served as Adrian's mayor from 2011 to 2013, died on April 15. He was 78.

Family-owned Bill’s Service expands as it marks 70 years

There’s no substitute for good, old-fashioned customer service.  The Lietzke family has owned and operated Bill’s Service in Blissfield for 70 years. And a legacy of caring for their customers is part of the reason why the business isn’t just surviving — it’s growing.

INAI Gallery has a new home but a familiar heritage

Back in the early 1970s two Adrian Dominican Sisters who were artists, Sisters Barbara Chenicek, OP, and Rita Schiltz, OP, wanted to find a place to serve as a home for their and other sisters’ creative activities.
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