In every successful community, there are people who work hard and volunteer harder. These are the movers and shakers who work their day jobs, and then go on to serve on boards or committees, secure grants, mentor our youth, or quietly place flags where our war heroes have been laid to rest. They build on our shared foundation and continue to enhance our community. Several more will publish randomly. Send us the names of the faces you'd like to see here.

CHUCK JOHNSON is a lifelong resident of Mancelona, a 1968 graduate of Mancelona High School, and served in the U.S. Army. Chuck retired from Antrim County Road Commission and is currently the Head Bus Driver at Mancelona Public Schools. Chuck served on the Mancelona Ambulance Service, Mancelona Village Council and Village President, Antrim County Board of Commissioners, and is currently the Mancelona Township Supervisor. In addition, he serves on Mancelona Area Water and Sewer Authority, Community Resource Development, Explore 131 North, Joint Planning Commission for Mancelona Village and Township, and is a member of Mancelona Rotary Club. Chuck continues to advocate strongly for the Mancelona community, township, and school system.    /2023