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Blackhawks top Trojans 48-20 for fourth straight win
Owosso — The Brandon varsity football team spoiled the Owosso Trojans homecoming Friday, Oct. 9, delivering a dominant 48-20 Flint Metro League victory at Willman Field on the Owosso High School campus. With the win, the Blackhawks improved to 5-2 overall and secured second place in the Stars Division,...
livability.com
They Moved Here for College and Stayed After Graduation
See what makes Great Lakes Bay and Central Michigan a great place to plant roots after you get that degree. The path from college student to community leader isn’t always predictable, but for graduates Brady Duke, economic development coordinator for Saginaw Future, and Hank Wickley, development director for Alma College, that path led to unexpected opportunities and deep roots in the Great Lakes Bay and Central Michigan region. Find out why many students who go to college in Central Michigan and Great Lakes Bay choose to stay after graduation.
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MLive
Bay City veteran receives honorary high school diploma
BAY CITY, MI — Warren Harding received his high school diploma Oct. 13, nearly six decades after his education was interrupted when he was drafted into the U.S. Army. Bay City Public Schools presented the Vietnam War veteran with an honorary diploma from Bay City Central High School during the Board of Education’s monthly meeting. The recognition came during the board’s “Highlights and Celebrations” agenda item.
USA TODAY
Michigan high school homecoming game canceled. The backup plan? Players vs. dads
Friday, Oct. 9, was supposed to be about high school football , homecoming royalty and school spirit for Shepherd High School in Michigan. Instead, the Bluejays found themselves facing a different kind of competition: their own dads. After injuries and illness left Standish-Sterling Central High School forced to pull out of its scheduled game, Shepherd had to find an alternative just days before its homecoming celebration. The solution was a flag football matchup between the varsity team and a group of dads and male role models, complete with friendly smack talk, bragging rights and a chance for the community to rally around its players. High school football rankings: New No. 1 tops USA TODAY Sports Super 25 in Week 9 And the dads weren't taking the challenge lightly. According to Shepherd interim varsity football coach Owen Russell, a group of fathers even held a late-night practice at Salt River Park to prepare for the matchup. "They're reliving some glory days," Russell told WCMU , referencing the dads' preparations. The idea had its roots in a previous team tradition. During senior week last season, Shepherd held a two-hand-touch football game involving senior fathers. Russell remembered how much fun it was and
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Saginaw ISD Finalizes Contract with Union
Salary increases averaging 24.1 percent are part of a new three year contract between Saginaw Intermediate School District and United Steelworkers Local 9521. The union’s membership ratified the agreement, and the school board approved it October 7. It covers more than 200 employees, including paraprofessionals, behavior aides, health care aides, bus drivers, custodial and maintenance workers, secretaries, food service staff, and technology and finance support. The new pay structure sets more competitive starting wages and clearer paths for raises over an employee’s career. Workers with 20 or more years of continuous service will get an annual $500 longevity payment, and the deal keeps existing benefits and updates provisions for vacation and personal and family leave.
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Essexville-Hampton public schools awarded $400,000 state grant to launch mechatronics program
ESSEXVILLE, Mich. (WNEM) - Essexville-Hampton Public Schools (EHPS) announced that it has been awarded a $400,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) to launch a new mechatronics program for Garber High School students. The award is part of a second round of statewide investment of nearly $44.7 million...
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Football Recap: Montabella Skates Past St. Charles with Ease + How To Watch
Montabella put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past the St. Charles Bulldogs 70-0. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Mustangs' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Michigan football rankings (they are ranked first, while the Bulldogs are ranked 36th).