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News from April 2020

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57.8 percent of female students in Airport Community Schools academically ready for EBRW in college (2017-2018)

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 24, 2020

57.8 percent of female students in Airport Community Schools were academically ready for evidence-based reading and writing (EBRW) in college in the 2017-2018 academic year, a better result than the overall average for all students in the district.

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30.4 percent of economically disadvantaged students in Meridian Public Schools academically ready for EBRW in college (2017-2018)

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 24, 2020

30.4 percent of economically disadvantaged students in Meridian Public Schools were academically ready for evidence-based reading and writing (EBRW) in college in the 2017-2018 academic year, a worse result than the overall average for all students in the district.

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Gas prices near zip code 49304 for the week of April 13-19

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 24, 2020

The average cost for a gallon of premium gas in or near zip code 49304 for the week of April 13-19 is $1.87, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.87.

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Gas prices near zip code 49304 for the week of April 13-19

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 24, 2020

The average cost for a gallon of diesel gas in or near zip code 49304 for the week of April 13-19 is $2.29, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.29.

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Ludington's population increases by 10 people between 2017 and 2018

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 24, 2020

Ludington's population increased by 10 people between 2017 and 2018, according to U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

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Stations with the cheapest diesel gas in Big Rapids for the week of April 13-19

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 24, 2020

The Sunoco at 525 S. Third Ave. is selling the cheapest diesel gasoline in Big Rapids for the week of April 13-19, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. O'Malley praises efforts to achieve learning continuity

By John Suayan | Apr 23, 2020

A state representative touted a bipartisan agreement between the Michigan Legislature and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to halt in-person learning for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic as “a flexible fix that will allow for kids to continue to learn and develop.”

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Baldwin ranked 659th in state for resident earnings in 2017

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 23, 2020

Baldwin ranked 659th among cities in Michigan by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau in August.

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Total OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries in Michigan ZIP 49431 decrease in 2018

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 23, 2020

There were 325 total OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries in Michigan zip code 49431 in 2018, a 1.5 percent decrease from 2017, which had 330 total widow and parent beneficiaries, according to the official Social Security Administration website.

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One prepaid funeral provider license set to expire during 2020 in ZIP 49631

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 23, 2020

One prepaid funeral provider license held by organization from ZIP 49631 is set to expire during 2020, according to Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).

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Julie Grandy earns $7,804 in 2018 at Grant Public Schools

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 23, 2020

Julie Grandy earned $7,804 working for Grant Public Schools in 2018, putting the employee in the 19th percentile in pay among Michigan public employees.

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Chad Paine makes $52,526 in 2018 working as a public employee in Newaygo County

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 23, 2020

Chad Paine made $52,526 in 2018 working as a public employee in Newaygo County, placing the worker in the 67th percentile of pay for Michigan public employees.

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25 percent of students with disabilities in Midland Public Schools academically ready for EBRW in college (2017-2018)

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 23, 2020

25 percent of students with disabilities in Midland Public Schools were academically ready for evidence-based reading and writing (EBRW) in college in the 2017-2018 academic year, a worse result than the overall average for all students in the district.

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21.7 percent of black students in L'Anse Creuse Public Schools ready for math in college (2017-2018)

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 23, 2020

21.7 percent of black students in L'Anse Creuse Public Schools were ready for math in college in the 2017-2018 academic year, a worse result than the overall average for all students in the district.

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White students at Pine River Area Schools average 443 on the SAT math test (2017-2018)

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 23, 2020

White students scored 443 on average on the SAT math test at Pine River Area Schools during the 2017-2018 academic year, a better result than the overall average for all students in the district.

12 accommodation and food services businesses in Montcalm County have between five and nine employees in 2016

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 23, 2020

There were 12 accommodation and food services businesses in Montcalm County zip codes that had between five and nine employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

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Best station to purchase regular gas near zip code 49631

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 23, 2020

The Wesco at 660 W. Seventh St. in Evart is selling the cheapest regular gasoline near zip code 49631 this week, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Luther's population decreases by 47 people between 2017 and 2018

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 23, 2020

Luther's population decreased by 47 people between 2017 and 2018, according to U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

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Best station to purchase regular gas near zip code 49642

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 23, 2020

The Baldwin Quick Stop at 711 Michigan Ave. in Baldwin is selling the cheapest regular gasoline near zip code 49642 this week, according to GasBuddy.com.

34 transportation and warehousing businesses in Monroe County have between one and four employees in 2016

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 23, 2020

There were 34 transportation and warehousing businesses in Monroe County zip codes that had between one and four employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.