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As we celebrate Veterans Day, Houghton County continues to help local veterans through the Veterans Affairs Office at the airport.
Veterans Service Officer Joe Battisfore says a local millage means their basic services aren’t threatened by the ongoing Michigan budget crisis.
There is, however, concern about continuing local access to the VA’s Vet Center, which provides counseling services…
The closest Vet Center office is in Escanaba. One of their employees has typically been assigned to work from this area…
But, it’s an informal arrangement, and is always at risk of being canceled. Veterans currently being served would then need to travel to Escanaba…
If you’re concerned, contact U.S. Representative Jack Bergman, and U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow.
