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Quick action saves referee after collapse Plymouth High School

Frightening moments on the basketball court as a referee suddenly collapses during a girls' basketball game at Plymouth High School Tuesday. "I heard everybody gasp and seen a referee running across the the court over by the score table, and then a couple other people that I know, some local nurses and nurse practitioner running down. So I went down, and one of the refs was unresponsive and wasn't breathing," Plymouth firefighter and paramedic Capt. John Lampkins said.

Plymouth, IN · 2d
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Bright Beginnings Family Childcare to permanently close in December

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Bright Beginnings Family Childcare announced its permanent closure in an email to parents on Wednesday. Its final day of operation will be Friday, Dec. 11. The message did not state a reason for the closure, describing it as a “difficult decision.”. In the email...

South Bend, IN · 2d
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Shamrocks awarded District title; head to West Catholic for Regional final

After more than a week of uncertainty surrounding the football playoffs, the Berrien Springs High School football team has been awarded a district championship and will travel to Grand Rapids West Catholic for the regional championship on Saturday, November 14, at 1:00 p.m., Athletic Director Joe Stephens reported. The unusual...

Berrien Springs, MI · 12h

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Raiders sweep past Brandywine to claim district crown

BRIDGMAN — The Red Arrow Raiders showed the power of being a smart team on Nov. 5 by winning the Division 3 District 77 high school volleyball championship. In just its second year, the co-op squad made up of players from River Valley and New Buffalo high schools won its first district title with an impressive three-set sweep over Niles Brandywine in Bridgman High School’s “Hive.”

Bridgman, MI · 2d
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The Holland Sentinel

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Holland Christian volleyball's revenge tour, stunning run ends in regional final

PLAINWELL - The stretch run of the season has been a revenge tour for the Maroons. The Holland Christian volleyball team avenged a loss to Zeeland East to earn a share of the OK Black Conference title, avenged another to South Christian to win the Division 2 district title. The next rematch was Grand Rapids Christian with a regional championship on the line. The revenge tour ended there in a 25-18, 25-15, 25-19 loss to the Eagles in the Division 2 regional final on Thursday, Nov. 12, at Plainwell High School. More: How Holland Christian volleyball came up big in the key moments to reach regional final "I had a feeling that our season was going to go like that. We started a little slow and the girls rose to the occasion in a lot of intense moments. Their mental toughness in those moments is something I am beyond proud of," Holland Christian coach Kylie Leeuw said. The Maroons started strong and hung on to a narrow lead early in the first set. But a huge kill down the middle by Sylvia Setsma by the Eagles, followed by a block then four HC errors turned the tables and put the

Holland, MI · 1d

The Holland Sentinel

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Zeeland West football vs Middleville in regional final - scouting report

The third week of the playoffs is here and the Holland area has just one high school team that advanced to the regional finals. Here is a look at the matchup in the MHSAA playoffs. Middleville Thornapple Kellogg at Zeeland West WHAT: Division 3 regional final WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 WHERE: Zeeland Stadium RECORDS: Zeeland West 9-2, Middleville 8-3 PLAYOFF APPERANCES: Zeeland West 22, Middleville 16 LAST WEEK: Zeeland West beat Battle Creek Central 48-12, Middleville beat St. Joseph 41-13 More: How Zeeland West powered way to district title over Battle Creek Central More: Zeeland West football rolls past Niles without star running back to advance LAST MEETING: Middleville won 2-0 in 2020 (COVID-19 forfeit) SERIES HISTORY: Middleville leads 1-0 SCOUTING REPORT: Middleville finished third in the OK Blue with a loss to conference champion Grand Rapids Catholic Central and another to East Grand Rapids by a single point. Along the way, the Trojans crushed Hamilton, Holland Christian and Northview. Its other loss was to Division 1 Byron Center (50-41). Quarterback Micah Dock. runs the offense that is run driven with the occasional pass. The Trojans rushed for 293 yards last week against St. Joseph. … There were

Zeeland, MI · 1d

The Battle Creek Enquirer

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Coach Robbie Hattan has brought the magic back to Colon football

COLON ― The combination of Colon football and Robbie Hattan seems to be special. When that combo, they're magical. When they are apart, not as much. Coach Hattan and his Colon Magi are making a deep run in the playoffs once again, just like they did several years ago when that first was the partnership. No. 3 Colon will play in the state semifinals in 8-player Division 1 as the Magi face No. 1-ranked Montabella at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Greenville High School. MORE: Colon tops Climax-Scotts to get back to the Final Four in 8-player division football The last time Colon made a similar run was 2021, with Hattan also as the head coach, as the Magi made the state finals. Colon was back in the second round the next year before Hattan took his coaching whistle to Pennfield in 2023. In the three years Hattan was at Pennfield, Colon failed to make the playoffs. He returned this fall ― and the magic was back. "Colon is home to me. Coming back was a no-brainer," Hattan said. "I was driving an hour to Pennfield every day from Colon. Having a young family. I was missing a lot

Colon, MI · 1d

The Battle Creek Enquirer

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St. Philip is back in state quarterfinals in volleyball for first time since 2021

ATHENS — For a program that has been to the state finals 31 times, it's been a little while since St. Philip was playing in the final week of the season. The Tigers have earned that chance as St. Philip won its first regional championship since the 2021 season. No. 4 St. Philip defeated No. 10 Kalamazoo Hackett 3-0 in this Division 4 regional final in high school volleyball action at Athens High School on Thursday, Nov. 12. MORE: Coach Robbie Hattan has brought the magic back to Colon football "Pretty excited to be going back to the state quarterfinals. It's been a while," said St. Philip head coach Vicky Groat. "Just proud of this group of girls. And for them to get a regional championship and get an opportunity play in a quarterfinals, I'm excited for them." St. Philip defeated Kalamazoo Hackett, 25-22, 25-18, 25-20 to win the regional crown and advance. The Tigers last won a regional championship in the 2021 season where they went on to win the program's 22nd state championship. St. Philip, now 34-13-4, will see No. 1-ranked Adrian Lenawee Christian (43-6) in the Division 4 state quarterfinals in the final week of the season

Kalamazoo, MI · 1d

WOOD TV8

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No asbestos health risk in Haverhill building, Portage Public Schools says

The U.S. Environmental Protection agency inspected the original Haverhill school building for asbestos Friday and "found nothing of concern," a Portage Public Schools spokesperson said.

Portage, MI · 5h

Sturgis Journal

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Sturgis schools weigh new bond after May rejection

STURGIS, MI – A three-part bond proposal to fund upgrades throughout the Sturgis Public Schools campus is being examined for consideration next year, months after a similar, $98 million request was nixed by voters. The board of education and district administrators on Nov. 6 and Nov. 9, discussed a potential $86.7 million proposal, one that could be broken into sections by academic and athletic priority. All told, the proposal in development would see a millage rate of about 6.95 mills. The matter is still in the discussion phase, but will need to be finalized by January to make deadline for a spring ballot measure, district officials said. More: Sturgis holiday events bring festive fun to downtown A potential first request, estimated at about $51.2 million, would seek funding for academic infrastructure, such as bathroom renovations, roof replacements, barrier-free access and security improvements, technology, library renovations, classroom renovations, parking, drives and site work. A second request would focus on reduced athletic complex upgrades at $9.2 million, including new LED stadium lighting, a new grandstand at the soccer field and soil remediation, a reduction of more than $12 million over May’s proposal. A third section at approximately $26.3 million would ask for

Sturgis, MI · 2d

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Kalamazoo's Galilee Baptist Church awarded $123k state grant for after-school program

A Kalamazoo church has landed a six-figure state grant to expand after-school and youth programming. Galilee Baptist Church of Kalamazoo has been awarded $123,800 through the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement (MiLEAP), and Potential’s Out-of-School Time Learning Grants Program. Local: Unloaded shotgun, ammunition found inside Mattawan student's car,...

Kalamazoo, MI · 2d

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Turnovers help Mendon football thrash Marcellus to win regional title

MENDON — In a clash of local eight-man football programs last weekend, it was the established and experienced Mendon team that raced past an up-and-coming and gritty Marcellus team Saturday afternoon by a score of 60-14. The Wildcats kept it close in the early going, taking the 7-6 lead at the end of the first quarter, but the Hornets capitalized on two Marcellus turnovers in the second quarter en route to a 36-14 lead at the half, eventually running away with the victory and putting them one step closer to a trip to the Superior Dome.

Marcellus, MI · 13h

The 74

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Michigan Voters Support More Education Funding, but Paying for It Is Complicated

Jen Stroven, an organizer for Kalamazoo’s Yes For Families campaign, knew what she was up against: ‘Affordability, affordability, affordability.’  Asking voters to raise their own taxes to lower child care costs, expand access, and raise teacher wages may have seemed like a tall order at a time when the increased cost of living is a […]

Michigan · 1d

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Elkhart schools, teachers reach impasse over contract

Elkhart Community Schools and its teachers won’t hit a state deadline of Monday to reach an agreement on a contract for this school year. That’s forced the state to appoint a mediator. Indiana law gives school corporations until Nov. 15, which falls on Saturday this year, to file...

Elkhart, IN · 1d

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Elkhart Community Schools teacher contract negotiations expected to miss deadline; state mediator would intervene

ELKHART, Ind. -- A mediator expected to intervene in the contract negotiations between Elkhart Community Schools and the Elkhart Teacher's Association union. In an email obtained by ABC57 News and confirmed by multiple sources, ETA leaders say the union and the district will not meet the state deadline to finalize a final master contract due to disagreements. Officials say a state-appointed mediator will work with both sides to reach a deal.

Elkhart, IN · 2d

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RHS Tri-Epsilon’s Play ‘Murder’s In The Heir’ Set For Nov. 13, 14

This weekend, people may find out who killed Simon Starkweather. Rochester High School Tri-Epsilon puts on its fall play, “Murder’s in the Heir,” 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, and Saturday, Nov. 14, in the RHS Auditorium. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. each night. Tickets are $10 for...

Rochester, IN · 1d

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Northridge aiming for first trip to semi-state since 2021

MIDDLEBURY, Ind. -- On Friday, the Northridge Raiders will try and get one step closer to their goal of winning a state title, as they sit just three wins away from the ultimate prize. 12 games, 12 wins so far for the Northridge Raiders. As we enter the regional round,...

Middlebury, IN · 1d

High School On SI

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Top Iowa High School Athlete Commits To Play Baseball At Notre Dame

Ankeny Centennial’s Brekken Miller will join the Notre Dame baseball program next year.

Ankeny, IA · 2d

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Alleged measles case reported at LaGrange County public school

TOPEKA, Ind. -- The Westview School Corporation superintendent, Dr. Jaime Carroll, announced via Facebook that the LaGrange County Health Department has strong reason to believe someone who may have been infectious with measles was at their school on Nov. 4. Carroll states there's concern active measles cases may have been...

Lagrange County, IN · 2d