Shiawassee Times

Barrett lauds resolution celebrating Juneteenth, recalling freedom for slaves

By John Sammon | Jun 27, 2020

On June 18, Sen. Tom Barrett (R-Charlotte) told members of the Michigan Senate that he appreciated the chamber’s approval of a resolution celebrating “Juneteenth,” the declared end of Black slavery that came in June 1865 after the close of the Civil War.

Frederick asks for more information from health officials on COVID-19

By John Sammon | May 1, 2020

Rep. Ben Frederick (R-Owosso) is asking Michigan's Chief Medical Executive, Dr. Joneigh S. Khaldun, in a formal letter for more information on the current state of COVID-19 in Michigan.