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Harper Creek teacher resigns after charges filed for 'off-duty behavior,' district says
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A teacher at Harper Creek Community Schools has resigned after charges were filed for their "off-duty behavior," according toSuperintendent Rob Ridgeway. This behavior was unrelated to any district activities or students. Kent County: Undercover sting targeting online child exploitation nets six suspects in Kent County.
'Pig Out at Public Safety' brings games, supplies, and smiles to Portage students
PORTAGE, Mich. — The Portage Department of Public Safety hosted their annual back-to-school event, "Pig Out at Public Safety," for Portage Public Schools students Thursday. K-12th grade students and their families gathered at Central Park on Shaver Road to meet with their school resource officers for the upcoming school year.
School starts Wednesday in Battle Creek, here's what you need to know about the Bearcat Advantage
BATTLE CREEK – Students will be returning to class Aug. 21 in Battle Creek, and there's still time for kindergarteners to enroll and be eligible for the full tuition coverage offered through the Bearcat Advantage. Here's a few questions and answers with Battle Creek Public Schools Communications Manager Nate Hunt: ...
New athletic director has taken a somewhat unique path to get to Marshall High School
MARSHALL - Jesse Brinks hasn't been an athletic director before. But, being on the sidelines of athletic events for nearly 20 years has prepared him to take such a role at Marshall. Brinks was named as the new Marshall High School Athletic Director at the start of this month, taking over for the outgoing Nick Dent. ...
Max Larsen Principal leaving after taking job with Otsego Public Schools
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – On the eve of a new school year, Coldwater Community Schools has posted the Principal’s position at Max Larsen Elementary School. Julie Farmer, who has been the Principal at Max Larsen since 2019, is stepping down after accepting an administrative position with Otsego Public Schools.
Climax-Scotts football prepares for rugged season opening stretch
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Climax-Scotts Panthers return a lot of talent from last season's 10-1, regional finalist squad, but it will be several weeks before the 'Children of the corn" play in front of their home fans. C-S scheduled to open the season with 6 straight road games, including...
CBPU Provides Area Schools with over $36K in Energy Rebates
Coldwater, Mich. – In a testament to energy-saving changes, the Coldwater Board of Public Utilities (CBPU) Simply Efficient Energy Efficiency Program has awarded rebate checks to Max Larsen Elementary School and Coldwater High School for over $36,000. The CBPU Energy Efficiency program offers rebates for appliances, electronics, service, lighting...
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