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News from October 2021

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One teacher in Big Rapids pledges to teach controversial Critical Race Theory by week ending Sept. 18

By West Central Michigan News | Oct 2, 2021

Critical Race Theory will be taught by one teacher in Big Rapids who’s signed an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project by the week ending Sept. 18.

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No new teachers in Big Rapids sign pledge on Sept. 30 to teach Critical Race Theory

By West Central Michigan News | Oct 2, 2021

There were no new teachers in Big Rapids who signed the pledge on Sept. 30, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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What did the political committee based in City associated with Mason County spend during Q3 2021?

By West Central Michigan News | Oct 2, 2021

Curt Vanderwall for State Senate spent the most the quarter before.

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Which political committee based in a city associated with Newaygo County spent the most during September?

By West Central Michigan News | Oct 2, 2021

Committee to Elect Kelly Smith was the biggest spender the month before.

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Congratulations to our Quest High School Students

By Press release submission | Oct 2, 2021

Congratulations to our Quest High School students who competed.

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Library Card Sign-up Month!

By Press release submission | Oct 2, 2021

Thank you again to Walmart and Arby's for supporting literacy in our community by sponsoring us for Library Card Sign-up Month!

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INFORMATION REGARDING MAKING A CLAIM THROUGH FEMA ON DAMAGES FROM THE JUNE 25 AND JUNE 26 STORMS

By Press release submission | Oct 2, 2021

Macomb and Oakland Counties were added to the presidential disaster declaration for storm damage, incurred on the evening of June 25 into June 26

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Fire Safety Fun on October 7

By Press release submission | Oct 2, 2021

Join SHAES for a night of Fire Safety Fun on October 7 from 5:00 p.m.

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So proud to call Lisa ours

By Press release submission | Oct 2, 2021

We are so proud to congratulate Tiffany Case of Ludington and Lisa Eichmeier of Scottville for their recent awards as some of the best tellers in Mason County!

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One professional investigator license set to lapse in Macomb in November 2021

By West Central Michigan News | Oct 2, 2021

There is one professional investigator license which lapses in Macomb in November if not renewed.

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Garbage Pick-up Information

By Press release submission | Oct 2, 2021

Republic Services has informed us that the driver broke down twice yesterday and he was not able to get going again to finish the route.

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Special Council Meeting Monday October 4, 2021

By Press release submission | Oct 2, 2021

Special City Council meeting: October 4, 2021 at 6:30pm at the Depot, 200 S. Main Street.

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Mayor Duggan names former lead Obama fundraiser Julianna Smoot as City of Detroit’s Chief Development Officer

By Press release submission | Oct 2, 2021

Mayor Mike Duggan has named Julianna Smoot as the city's new Chief Development Officer.

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Downtown Development Authority Informational Meeting 10/7/2021

By Press release submission | Oct 2, 2021

The Downtown Development Authority will be holding an informational meeting as required by MCL 125.4910 (4)

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SPIRIT WEEK NEWS

By Press release submission | Oct 2, 2021

BHS SPIRIT WEEK NEWS - High School

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Four real estate appraiser licenses issued in Macomb County during Q3

By West Central Michigan News | Oct 2, 2021

Four real estate appraiser licenses were issued by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) in Macomb County during the third quarter, a 100 percent increase over the same quarter of the previous year.

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Casmara Karrip earns 31% more in 2019 working as a public employee in Newaygo County

By West Central Michigan News | Oct 2, 2021

Casmara Karrip earned $39,819 in 2019, 31 percent more than the previous year, working as a public employee in Newaygo County, according to the Michigan Government Salaries Database.

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Amanda Joyce earns 14.2% more in 2019 working as a public employee in Osceola County

By West Central Michigan News | Oct 2, 2021

Amanda Joyce earned $8,111 in 2019, 14.2 percent more than the previous year, working as a public employee in Osceola County, according to the Michigan Government Salaries Database.

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Martha Kallenbach earns 6% more in 2019 working as a public employee in Newaygo County

By West Central Michigan News | Oct 2, 2021

Martha Kallenbach earned $65,607 in 2019, six percent more than the previous year, working as a public employee in Newaygo County, according to the Michigan Government Salaries Database.

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Michael Joynt earns 4.2% more in 2019 working as a public employee in Mason County

By West Central Michigan News | Oct 2, 2021

Michael Joynt earned $87,758 in 2019, 4.2 percent more than the previous year, working as a public employee in Mason County, according to the Michigan Government Salaries Database.