State Representative Angela Witwer

Congratulations to our September Teacher of the Month winner, Angela Marin! Angela teaches 5th grade at Charlotte Upper Elementary.

Angela is being recognized for her efforts in the classroom to make learning fun and for her kind and funny personality. Additionally, Angela applied for and won a grant last year to get a Cricut and heat press for her students to learn graphing, drafting, measuring, and other math and teamwork skills. What an awesome opportunity for your students!

Congratulations again, Angela, and thank you for all that you do to support your students and your community. Your hard work is appreciated!

On Saturday, I participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Eaton Rapids Area District Library. I presented a tribute from me, State Senator Sarah Anthony and the Governor to mark their 150 years in Eaton Rapids. The library worked hard and invested $270,000 to do a refresh of the building with new carpet, paint, and some new seating.

Libraries are great gathering places and this one is beautiful and in the heart of downtown. Come and visit and take a look at the hard work from the community.

Road Work Alert: M-50 closure in Eaton Rapids begins Sept. 28 for permit work

The Michigan Department of Transportation has issued a permit to the City of Eaton Rapids for water main upgrades on M-50 (Main Street) between Broad Street and South Street in Eaton Rapids beginning Monday, Sept. 28.

COUNTY:
Eaton

HIGHWAY:
M-50 (Main Street)

CLOSEST COMMUNITY:
Eaton Rapids

START DATE:
7 a.m.
Monday, Sept. 28, 2026

ESTIMATED END DATE:
5 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026

TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS:
M-50 will be closed in each direction between Broad Street and South Street. Please follow the posted detour. Drivers should expect delays.

SAFETY BENEFIT:
Closing the lanes will ensure the safety of utility workers and motorists.

It was my honor to introduce and speak to the Michigan Indian Week resolution to honor Michigan’s twelve federally recognized tribes and encourage all Michiganders to learn more about their rich cultures and significant contributions. As we reflect on our shared history, this week is also about recommitting to working in partnership with tribal nations to improve the lives of our shared citizens and take care of our Great Lakes state.

I was joined on the floor with Jamie Stuck, tribal legislative liaison in the Michigan Office of the Tribal Legislative Liaison, and Yvonne Fronczak, our constituent services staffer and a resident of the 76th House District who is a member of the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians. Yvonne is my childhood friend and our office has loved learning the tribal traditions from her.

Recently, we honored 9/11 and first responders in the House of Representatives. My guest was Delta Township Fire Department Fire Chief, John Kahler. It is my honor to pay tribute to all first responders.

This week I participated on a panel discussion with Jennifer Conlin For State Representative and Brad Paquette - State Representative. We were invited to talk about our spark to get involved and our thoughts on various legislative topics by Michigan Center for Civic Education -Constitution Day.

These students have a great interest in getting involved in government. If you ever have the opportunity to listen to a young person and our future leaders, I encourage you to do it. It continues to interest me every day and learn about their policy topics of interest.

Today is National Voter Registration Day. Whether you recently changed your name, moved or just turned 18, registering to vote or updating your voter registration is easier than ever.

Check your voter status today by visiting: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/

M-50, M-79 improvements in Charlotte begin Sept. 14

LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin resurfacing M-50 (Cochran Avenue) from M-50/I-69 Business Route (BR) to Beech Highway and M-79/I-69 Business Loop (BL) (Lawrence Street/Lansing Street) from Bostwick Street to Gale Street in Charlotte beginning Monday, Sept. 14. Work will include installing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant sidewalks.

County:
Eaton

Highways:
M-50 (Cochran Avenue)

M-79/I-69 BL (Lawrence Street/Lansing Street)

Closest community:
Charlotte

Start date:
7 a.m.
Monday, Sept. 14, 2026

Estimated end date:
7 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 9, 2026

Traffic restrictions:
This project will require single-lane closures with flag operations. Motorists should expect delays.

On Labor Day, and every day, the hardworking people of Michigan deserve to be celebrated, supported and championed.