John “Dick” Saxton of Blissfield has been named the 2025 Older Adult Volunteer of the Year by the State of Michigan.

Saxton, 85, will be honored at the Governor’s Service Awards on Nov. 12 at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing, according to a community announcement.

The awards, presented annually by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Community Service Commission, recognize individuals, businesses and organizations demonstrating exceptional commitment to volunteerism, service and philanthropy across the state.

Saxton has devoted decades to serving others through his volunteerism with both the Lenawee Department on Aging and the Blissfield Area Lions Club. Since joining the former's volunteer team in 2014, he's driven more than 23,000 miles transporting older adults to medical appoint

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