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News from February 2020

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Two unarmed combat commission licenses lapsed in Big Rapids during 2019

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 26, 2020

Two unarmed combat commission licenses lapsed in Big Rapids during 2019, a 100 percent increase over the previous year, according to Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).

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31.6 percent of male students in Bessemer Area School District academically ready for EBRW in college (2017-2018)

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 26, 2020

31.6 percent of male students in Bessemer Area School District 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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45.5 percent of economically disadvantaged students in International Academy of Flint academically ready for EBRW in college (2017-2018)

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 26, 2020

45.5 percent of economically disadvantaged students in International Academy of Flint 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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Evart Public Schools employee Marci Cherry's receives 1.6% less pay in 2018

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 26, 2020

Marci Cherry earned $67,066 working at Evart Public Schools in 2018, 1.6% less than in 2017.

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Robin Troyer earns $20,894 in 2018 at Big Rapids Public Schools

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 26, 2020

Robin Troyer made $20,894 in 2018 working as a public employee at Big Rapids Public Schools, ranking the worker in the 39th percentile in terms of pay among Michigan public employees with available salary information.

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Gas prices near zip code 49455 for the week of February 10-16

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 26, 2020

The average cost for a gallon of midgrade unleaded gas in or near zip code 49455 for the week of February 10-16 is $2.57, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.57.

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Robyn Stratton earns $32,767 in 2018 at Big Rapids Public Schools

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 26, 2020

Robyn Stratton made $32,767 in 2018 working as a public employee at Big Rapids Public Schools, ranking the worker in the 50th percentile in terms of pay among Michigan public employees with available salary information.

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One Postsecondary School license set to expire during Q2 in Osceola County

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 26, 2020

One Postsecondary School license held by an organization from Osceola County is set to expire during the second quarter, according to Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).

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60 percent of white students in Bessemer Area School District academically ready for EBRW in college (2017-2018)

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 26, 2020

60 percent of white students in Bessemer Area School District 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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65.5 percent of white students in Elk Rapids Schools ready for math in college (2017-2018)

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 26, 2020

65.5 percent of white students in Elk Rapids Schools were ready for math 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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At least 23 professional licenses set to expire in Big Rapids during 2020

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 26, 2020

At least 23 professional licenses held by individuals and organizations from Big Rapids are set to expire during 2020, according to Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).

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Three mortuary science licenses lapsed in Muskegon County in Q4 2019

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 26, 2020

There were three mortuary science licenses that were labeled as lapsed in the fourth quarter in Muskegon County, an increase over the same quarter of the previous year, according to data provided by Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).

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57.1 percent of female students in International Academy of Flint academically ready for EBRW in college (2017-2018)

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 26, 2020

57.1 percent of female students in International Academy of Flint 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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Carrie Jeruzal earns 2.1% more in 2018 working as a public employee in Oceana County

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 26, 2020

Carrie Jeruzal earned $67,850 in 2018, 2.1 percent more than the previous year, working as a public employee in Oceana County.

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Gas prices near zip code 49454 for the week of February 10-16

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 26, 2020

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 49454 for the week of February 10-16 is $2.38, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.24.

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Gas prices near zip code 49455 for the week of February 10-16

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 26, 2020

The average cost for a gallon of premium gas in or near zip code 49455 for the week of February 10-16 is $2.87, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.87.

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Erica Main earns 2.9% more in 2018 working as a public employee in Mecosta County

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 26, 2020

Erica Main earned $63,264 in 2018, 2.9 percent more than the previous year, working as a public employee in Mecosta County.

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Two licenses lapsed in Newaygo County during October

By West Central Michigan News | Feb 26, 2020

Two licenses lapsed in Newaygo County during October, a 95.7-percent decrease from the same month of the previous year, according to Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).

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Ronald Swanson earns $70,215 in 2018 at Big Rapids Public Schools

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 26, 2020

Ronald Swanson made $70,215 in 2018 working as a public employee at Big Rapids Public Schools, ranking the worker in the 81st percentile in terms of pay among Michigan public employees with available salary information.

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Christina Jacobs earns 4.2% more in 2018 working as a public employee in Mecosta County

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 26, 2020

Christina Jacobs earned $41,951 in 2018, 4.2 percent more than the previous year, working as a public employee in Mecosta County.