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It was bittersweet to see this day come! County Commissioner and Chairman of the Otsego County Board, Doug Johnson presided over his last official board meeting on 17 December 2024. This concludes 44 consecutive years of service watching over his community as a Commissioner, the longest in our State’s history. As someone who served with Doug for the past 18 years I know he always placed others over himself and leaves a reputation of unity, cooperation and dignity. He truly loved what he did and loved those he served. Well done Chairman! On Saturday Jan 25th, the Detroit Red Wings NHL Hockey Team honored Otsego County Commissioner Jon Turnbull as the Veteran of the game! The Detroit Red Wings presented him with a team jersey, followed by thunderous applause and cheering from the crowd. They also gave his family a tour of the Little Caesar's Arena. Jon stated that “The best part of it all was that the Red Wings defeated the Tampa Bay Lightnings 2-0”. Pictured above left is: Jon’s father Mike, Jon, his son Ian and nephew Ayden. Pictured above right is Red Wings goaltender from 1979-1986 Eddie Mio presenting the jersey to Jon. Meet Thom Marquard, Otsego County’s Plans and Programs Director. Thom oversees the Zoning Department and helps navigate the course for future and existing infrastructure. Thom recently applied for and with his team, secured a grant of $450K to clean up a known site with contaminates in the soil. His tremendous efforts saved Otsego County almost half a million dollars. Otsego County turns 150 years old! We officially joined the State of Michigan as one of 83 counties in 1875. Pictured right in shirt and tie is Doug Johnson from story at top of page at our 100 Year celebration. Events will be coming up throughout this birthday year and look to our local shops for birthday specials. 4th Qtr. 2024 Pictured left is the front page of the NEW and improved County website. Big thanks to Jessica Boyce, Assistant to the County Administrator, for getting this more user- friendly version up and running.