Byron
Byron, MI · Education
The Detroit Free Press
Traverse City West pulled out all the stops to get past Mt. Pleasant
Nearly two years after Mount Pleasant football's last regular season loss, Traverse City West ambushed the Oilers. Traverse City West, coming off a convincing 28-point loss to Midland Dow in Week 6, knew it had to hit the ground running to build an early edge against a quality Mount Pleasant team that played in the Division 3 state finals a year ago. The Titans marched down the field for a Max Geer rushing touchdown on the opening drive. Sophomore Jack Plummer picked off Mount Pleasant on the ensuing drive for the first of two interceptions. It set up a Brayden Tillman touchdown pass to Aiden Jacobs (Kent State). TC West recovered a pooch kick on the kickoff, and Tillman hit Jacobs again for another touchdown. [ Sign up for our new Michigan Sidelines statewide high school sports newsletter ] In the blink of an eye, TC West led Mount Pleasant by 21. "Going against Mount Pleasant with a Hall of Fame coach [Jason McIntyre] and a team who's just been to the state championship, we knew they weren't going to go away," Traverse City West coach James Wagner said on Saturday, Oct. 10. "I didn't know if 21 was enough,
clarecountycleaver.net
Mid-Michigan event offers up to $200 bonus to start saving for college
LANSING, Mich. — Mid-Michigan families can start saving for college with as little as $25 and receive up to a $200 bonus per child by attending a free enrollment session on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Mount Pleasant Discovery Museum. Representatives from Michigan's 529 college savings plans, the Michigan Education Trust (MET) and the Michigan Education Savings Program (MESP), will offer one-on-one help.
abc12.com
Saginaw ISD early childhood workers get 11.5% pay raise
Saginaw Intermediate School District and the Early Childhood Education Association have ratified a new three-year collective bargaining agreement for early childhood education professionals.
The Detroit News
Opponent's forfeit makes for memorable Shepherd homecoming game
Standish-Sterling athletic director Steve Stodolak called Shepherd football coach Owen Russell on Oct. 2. Not to congratulate Russell on an impressive, hard-fought 34-28 win over Clare that night but to give the first-year coach a heads-up that Standish-Sterling might have to forfeit its Week 7 game. Standish-Sterling is having one of those seasons when a limited roster isn’t just keeping it from being competitive. It’s keeping the team from having enough healthy bodies to take the field. After a 60-0 loss to West Branch Ogemaw Heights, it likely would be too banged up to play the following week, on Oct. 9, at Shepherd. That was bad news. Shepherd (5-2) is enjoying one of its best seasons in years, highlighted by upset wins over Ogemaw Heights and Clare in Jack Pine Conference play. It wanted to keep that momentum rolling as it pushed for its first playoff berth since 2022. But more important? It was homecoming. So Russell immediately worked the phones, desperately trying to line up a replacement opponent in case Standish-Sterling canceled. Wednesday rolled around and, sure enough, Standish-Sterling had canceled. And Russell couldn’t find another team willing to make the trip to Shepherd. Game day was two days
thevalleyvanguard.com
SVSU hosts study abroad expo
SVSU Study Abroad Program will host the 2026 Study Abroad Expo Sept. 30 from noon to 2:30 p.m. in the Cardinal Commons. The expo will give students an opportunity to learn more about studying abroad and explore programs available through SVSU. Kaylin Solack, a study abroad peer advisor, emphasized the...
9&10 News
Shepherd football team turns to dads for homecoming matchup after opponent cancels
Shepherd High School’s homecoming football plans took an unexpected turn after Standish-Sterling informed the school it could not field a varsity football team for Friday night’s game because of a lack of players.
midmichigannow.com
Friday Night Rivals Week 7 football scores and highlights
FLINT, Mich.-- There are just three weeks left in the high school football regular season, and Week 7 of Friday Night Rivals features five games of highlights-- headlined by the Game of the Week between Ithaca and Valley Lutheran. FINAL: Ithaca 48, Valley Lutheran 7. Ithaca vs. Valley Lutheran WSMH.
WNEM
Government Technology
Clio, Mich., Schools Targeted by Phishing Scam
(TNS) — Clio Area Schools is cautioning parents about phishing emails that were sent out from a district account. “We want to make you aware of a cybersecurity incident that occurred on Oct. 7, 2026, involving a compromised district account,” reads a letter by Zachary Whitam, the district’s director of technology.
wcmu.org
Mid-Michigan community rallies to save high school football game
Editor's note: This story was produced for the ear and designed to be heard. If you're able, WCMU encourages you to listen to the audio version of this story by clicking the LISTEN button above. This transcript was edited for clarity and length. David Nicholas: Shepherd High School's homecoming game...
MLive
midmichigannow.com
Bay City students gifted free prom tickets and clothes by non-profit
BAY CITY, Mich. — Bay City Central High School held an assembly on Tuesday with a big surprise. It’s one that will help families who may be looking for a little more bling without the expense. The Juniors and Seniors of Bay City Central High School they won't...