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The Adrian Fire Department historic marker on East Church Street in downtown Adrian.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

ADRIAN \u2014 The Lenawee County Family Researchers will welcome Lt. Jeff Betz to their January meeting for a presentation about the history of Adrian\u2019s fire department, which was established on June 19, 1841. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The talk will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, at the Lenawee County Historical Museum, 110 E. Church St., Adrian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Betz has been collecting its stories and history for many years. His firefighting career includes 23 years with the Madison Township department and 26 years with the city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, contact Judy Sheldon at 989-984-9305.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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