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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

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

hillsdalecollegian.com

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Campus reacts to US midterm elections

Democratic candidates exceeded expectations in the midterm elections but did not achieve a landslide victory, according to College President Larry Arnn. “In general, the midterms were within the range of normal for losses by the incumbent party, but there were some surprising places,” Arnn told Radio Free Hillsdale WRFH 101.7 FM in an interview.

Hillsdale, MI · 1d
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South Bend Tribune

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South Bend Tribune staff predicts IHSAA football regional championships

And then there were three. After last week’s sectional slate where seven South Bend Tribune coverage area teams competed for championships, only Penn , Concord and Northridge emerged victorious. The Kingsmen and Minutemen are back in the regional round for a second straight season, while the Raiders advanced past sectional play for the first time since 2022. All three of these squads are favored to capture regional crowns come Friday night, but does The Tribune’s staff agree? More: All of the 2026 fall sports all-Northern Indiana Conference teams Find out below. IHSAA 6A Regional Championship: No. 6 Penn (11-0) at No. 5 Crown Point (11-0), 7:30 p.m. ET Analysis: This should be one of the most competitive games in the state this week, and certainly the most competitive in The Tribune coverage area. It’s a game many Kingsmen players have been looking forward to for years, such as senior Mohammad Al-Gburi, who said beating the Bulldogs in last season’s sectional championship game wasn’t enough revenge after Crown Point ended Penn’s season when he was a freshman and a sophomore. You’d have to assume the feeling is mutual on the other side after Penn beat the Bulldogs by just four points

South Bend, IN · 1d

South Bend Tribune

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No. 3 Northridge girls basketball falls to No. 2 Homestead in key clash

MIDDLEBURY — The best news to come out of a tough home loss for the Northridge High School girls basketball team may be that Lily Scholl was wearing a smile following it. Scholl, the senior star for the Raiders, left the game with 35 seconds to play after going down and grabbing her left leg. The No. 3 Raiders dropped a 57-50 final to No. 2 Homestead in Jayco Arena Wednesday, Nov. 11, in a clash of Class 4A powers. More: Voting open for November 2-7 South Bend Tribune Athlete of the Week poll More: Meet the 2026 South Bend Tribune All-Area IHSAA Girls Soccer Team Scholl, a 5-10 do-it-all forward who was the South Bend Tribune Player of the Year and an Indiana Junior All-Star last season, played through a lower left leg injury at the end of last season. The Spring Arbor recruit averaged 18 points and seven rebounds as a junior to lead the Raiders to a semi-state semifinal game. "It was a cramp in her calf," said Northridge coach Doug Springer of Scholl leaving the game and being helped to the bench. "We were hoping it was not major and hopefully we avoided that. I don't

Middlebury, IN · 1d

abc57.com

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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 · 1d

harborcountry-news.com

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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

thebattlecreekshopper.com

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St. Philip volleyball wins district title for 27th-straight year

The St. Philip Catholic Central High School varsity volleyball team picked up its 27th-straight district title on Nov. 5 with a 3-0 sweep of the Climax-Scotts Panthers at Bellevue High School. St. Philip advanced to the final with a 3-0 win over Tekonsha the night before. The Tigers came out...

Bellevue, MI · 1d

MLive

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Kalamazoo Public Schools teachers picket after 87 days without a new contract

The district and the teachers union have struggled to reach an agreement.

Kalamazoo, MI · 1d

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Quincy Middle School one of 50 nationwide to be named a 2026 National Gold Ribbon School in Service-Learning, only Michigan school to receive the distinction

QUINCY, MI (WTVB) – Quincy Middle School has earned national recognition as the only school in Michigan named a 2026 National Gold Ribbon School in Service-Learning by Youth Service America (YSA). Selected from a pool of more than 400 applicants nationwide, the Quincy Community Schools building joined 49 other...

Quincy, MI · 4h

abc57.com

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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 · 1d

thebattlecreekshopper.com

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B.C. Central football falls in district final

On Nov. 6, the Battle Creek High School football team saw its season come to an end following a 48-12 loss at Zeeland West in a Div. 3 district final. The loss left the Bearcats with a 6-5 season record. “Our kids played hard, but Zeeland West was just the...

Battle Creek, MI · 1d

arcwestmichigan.com

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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 · 1d

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 · 23h

Detroit Sports Nation

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Michigan High School Football Powerhouse Kicked Out of Playoffs Following Court Ruling

Grand Rapids Catholic Central has been removed from Michigan's Division 5 football playoffs following a court ruling in favor of the MHSAA.

Grand Rapids, MI · 3d

FOX 17 News West Michigan

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Jenison High School club meeting won’t go ahead after flyer draws backlash

A student club meeting at Jenison High School won’t go ahead as scheduled after an online flyer asking “Are Muslims bad news for America?” drew backlash from neighbors and the local Muslim community.

Jenison, MI · 1d

ottawanewsnetwork.org

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Final Score Report: Football (Week 11)

Welcome to the Final Score Report, a weekly roundup of High School Football scores from around Ottawa County. Home teams are listed second. Local teams appear in bold. As the high school football postseason heats up, local teams experienced a weekend of starkly contrasting fates, with powerhouse programs keeping their championship dreams alive while others saw remarkable seasons come to an abrupt end.

Ottawa County, MI · 2d

wilcoxnewspapers.com

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Allegan marching band finishes high, on to nationals

After a season of accomplishments, the Allegan High School Marching Band has another reason to celebrate. The band finished fourth in Flight V at the Michigan Competing Bands Association (MCBA) State Championships on Saturday, November 7, 2026, earning a score of 82.850. With state competition behind them, the students are now preparing for an opportunity that has been more than three decades in the making.

Allegan, MI · 1d

thecollegiatelive.com

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GRCC President responds to an unsolicited email sent to student email addresses

On Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 9:22  p.m., Grand Rapids Community College President Kathryn Rogalski sent out an email to GRCC students to address concerns about an unsolicited email sent to student accounts on Monday, Nov. 2. According to the president’s email, an outside organization called “The College Voting Guide”...

Grand Rapids, MI · 2d