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Addison Community Schools serves up meals for families
ADDISON, Mich. — When school is out for the summer it can mean kids don't have access to food. One local district is working to meet the need. Addison Community Schools handed out over 12,000 meals Wednesday. "I love that they give us lunches and food," Brandon Bell, a...
Proposed Jackson School District millage aims to provide programs for children, seniors
Last approved in 2014, Jackson Public School’s millage proposal for public recreation is back on the ballot. Due to inflation, they’re asking for more funding to continue providing free and low cost programming.
Vandercook Lake superintendent departing for new job in Portage
JACKSON COUNTY, MI - Tracey Lowder is leaving Vandercook Lake Public Schools, effective Friday, July 26, to take another job. Lowder, who became the district’s superintendent in 2022, is taking over as Portage Northern High School principal, after his contract was approved by the Portage Public Schools Board on Monday, July 22.
Back to School Blast providing assistance to families in need
JACKSON, Mich. (WILX) - As students are getting ready to say goodbye to their summer freedom, parents are saying so-long to a good chunk of their paycheck. Getting your kids ready for school can be expensive and parents say community events make a difference. “This is going to be a...
UT’s College of Law, Adrian College Launch Joint Degree Program
The University of Toledo and Adrian College announced a joint degree agreement on Wednesday, creating a pathway for students to simultaneously earn a juris doctor from UT and a master of arts in criminal justice from Adrian College. “The master of arts in criminal justice-juris doctor partnership between Adrian College and The University of Toledo College of Law will create exciting opportunities for students at both institutions,” said Nathan Goetting, professor and director of the Romney Institute for Law and Public Policy at Adrian College. “Many of Adrian College’s best criminal justice graduate students are interested in law and many UToledo law students hope to become criminal attorneys,” he said. “This program will enable the former to achieve their academic and professional goals sooner and the latter to earn an extra credential by taking advanced criminal justice courses and conducting high-level research on the topic of their choice.” Students who enroll in the joint degree program can earn both degrees with the same number of credit hours needed to earn a law degree at UT.
Align Center for Workforce Development to Host Back-to-School Bash
Adrian, MI – The Align Center for Workforce Development’s Introduction and Back to School Bash will take place soon. This event, scheduled for August 10th from noon till 4pm, will take place at the future ACWD campus… 440 East Church Street in Adrian… and will provide an introduction to the center for the community.
Jackson News Briefs July 26, 2024
Spring Arbor University Announces New Brand Promise: Grow Deep Roots. Spring Arbor University announced this week the launch of a new brand promise that will replace their most recent brand slogan, “Let Your Light Shine.” This new brand promise captures SAU’s commitment to fostering a deep and meaningful relationship with Jesus Christ across students, alumni, and community members, cultivating academic excellence, and nurturing a close-knit community.
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