Bohm honored for 34 years of service to Emmet County

Emmet County Assessor Barb Bohm was honored for her 34 years of service to Emmet County by the Emmet County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, July 1 meeting. Board Vice-Chair Tim Schumacher …

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Bohm honored for 34 years of service to Emmet County

July 16 declared National Atomic Veterans Day

Gruver to celebrate 125 years in August

Downtown vibrance – market and public health event

Armstrong ready for the Fourth

Bohm honored for 34 years of service to Emmet County

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July 16 declared National Atomic Veterans Day

Gruver to celebrate 125 years in August

Downtown vibrance – market and public health event

Armstrong ready for the Fourth