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Resources available following spring tornado
CENTREVILLE – Resources are now available for St. Joseph County and residents in neighboring counties affected by the spring tornado. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman and St. Joseph County Emergency Manager Erin Goff said the U.S. Small Business Administration issued a disaster declaration for the May 7 tornado event. Small Business...
Students emerge from English language services
STURGIS - Sturgis Public Schools has announced 71 English Language students tested out of needing EL services. The students achieved the milestone during the 2023-2024 school year by demonstrating proficiency on the World-class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) ACCESS, an assessment that measures the four language domains of listening, reading, speaking and writing. The WIDA ACCESS meets U.S. federal requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for monitoring and reporting of EL progress toward English language proficiency.
Sturgis Public Schools hires new assistant superintendent
STURGIS — Sturgis Public Schools has approved the hiring of a new assistant superintendent. Britt Gross was selected as the district’s next assistant superintendent Monday during a special board of education meeting. Gross was one of three finalists from a pool of 12 applicants. She replaces Nicole Gittinger, who retired from the position last month. ...
OK2SAY school safety tips jump 31% in 2023
LANSING — Michigan’s nationally recognized student safety program, OK2SAY, has surpassed its highest ever incident reporting period since launching nearly 10 years ago, according its 2023 Annual Report. OK2SAY empowers anyone to confidentially report criminal activities or threatening behaviors directed at Michigan students, schools and school employees. The 2023 annual report shows a 31% increase in reports made compared to 2022. “As we see increasing reports of suicide, bullying, drugs, assault, and self-harm, we must keep investing in mental support for our kids,” said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. “Michigan’s OK2SAY programs focuses on violence intervention and prevention to keep kids safe at home, at school, and in the community. We know that lives have been saved, school violence has been prevented, and many Michigan students have received the support they need because of the OK2SAY program and the record, bipartisan investments we have made in campus safety and mental health. Together, let’s keep prioritizing our kids and ensure they have the support they need to thrive.” The 2023 OK2SAY Annual Report shows the program received 9,686 tips spanning 30 categories, with the top five being:
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorses Kamala Harris for president: Read her statement
It's official. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has now endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for President in the 2024 election. This comes a day after President Joe Biden announced he was exiting the race and endorsing Harris and a day after Whitmer threw her support behind Biden's decision and doubled down on her resolve...
Michigan gets $129M from feds to accelerate development of large wind, solar projects
Michigan will soon have millions more at its disposal to reward communities that host solar farms or wind turbines covering hundreds of acres, as well as support their expansion across the state. The state is in line for $129 million in federal funds to accelerate the siting, zoning and permitting...
Rite Aid to close 30 more stores
Rite Aid has continued to announce the closing of more of its stores. The company announced 30 more closings in bankruptcy filings on Friday. All 30 stores are in Ohio and Michigan. Since the beginning of June, Rite Aid has announced that it would close 196 stores. All but three...
Recent high school graduates are eligible for free tuition this fall
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently announced tuition free in-county community college for 2023 high school graduates in an effort to help reach Michigan’s goal of 60% of the adult population having a college degree or skills certificate by 2030. Grand Rapids Community College President Charles Lepper believes that this is...
Lost Your Crocs? It Could Have Been A Michigan Fox
Campers at Tahquamenon Falls State Park in Michigan's Upper Peninsula have been puzzled by the mysterious disappearance of their footwear. The culprits behind these thefts have now been identified as a group of foxes, according to recent announcements by park officials. The unusual string of thefts came to light when...
Warning! Measles are Back and Showing In Michigan!
It's been a long time that a case of the measles has been detected in Michigan. It was 2019 when the last cases were diagnosed. But guess what? It's back!. This could be very tough for those unvaccinated against measles because it is one of the most contagious diseases, but is mostly dangerous in young children and babies our sister station 102.5 The Block reports.
Report: Michigan VC Firms Invest $1B+ in State-based Portfolio Companies
The Michigan Venture Capital Association in Novi, a nonprofit trade association dedicated to increasing capital and talent for the state’s entrepreneurial and investment sectors, has released its 2024 MVCA Impact […] The post Report: Michigan VC Firms Invest $1B+ in State-based Portfolio Companies appeared first on DBusiness Magazine.
Michigan Ranks No. 1 For Most Citizens Living in Financial Distress
It's tough out here. No matter where you go, people are struggling to make ends meet. Unfortunately, here in Michigan, too many people are struggling even to find the slightest bit of financial comfort. According to a study from WalletHub, Michigan ranked as the No. 1 city with the most...
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