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Voters consider whether to take on $1.3 billion in new school debt
Residents of 19 school districts will determine the fate of $1.3 billion in increased debt for building improvements and other purchases. The largest debt request comes from Chippewa Valley Schools, which wants to borrow $288 million. DeWitt Public Schools seeks voter permission to issue $157 million in bonded debt, and Grand Ledge Public Schools wants approval to take on $123.5 million in debt.
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Lansing State Journal
MHSAA cross country regionals: Ava Schafer wins fourth straight title
DEWITT — Ava Schafer had her best performance of the season while finishing as a regional champion. The St. Johns senior had a season-best time of 17:22 to win he Division 2 regional at DeWitt High School on Friday, Oct. 30. The regional title was the fourth straight for Schafer, who finished 27 seconds ahead of runner-up Clara Cook of DeWitt. DeWitt finished as the team runner-up behind Linden with 71 points, while Williamston was third with 96 points. Joining Cook as a top-10 finisher for DeWitt was Natalie Hayes, who was seventh. Williamston had a pair place in the top 10 with Annabel Buggia taking fourth and Ella Bahle finishing 10th. Division 1 at DeWitt Okemos sophomore Rachel Smith had a dominant race while finishing as the champion at the regional. Smith had a time of 17:28.1, nearly 50 seconds ahead of runner-up Kodie Snyder from Dexter. Mason was the top area team finisher, taking fourth with 90 points. Brighton was the champion with a score of 68. Mason had Addison Farero finish ninth and Morgan Allen place 10th at the regional. The other area top-10 finisher was Grand Ledge’s Ava Montero, who was fourth. Division 3 at Algonac
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President Webster’s Town Hall: The Financial Future of Albion
Faculty buyouts and Albion’s budget were discussed at President Wayne Webster’s student town hall this semester. The event was hosted by the Student Senate in Upper Baldwin on Wednesday. Student Senate president and Albion junior Alex Kotas said the goal of the town hall is to “provide transparency”...
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Beyond the Crown: A New Kind of Homecoming Honor
Spirit Champion becomes the new norm; the less problematic version of homecoming court. Now, students support and vote on each other to embrace the change for the betterment of the Chelsea culture. “What I like about the spirit champion is that it truly helps to embody and promote somebody who...
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Dexter Community Band Kicks Off 2026-27 Season with Director William Gourley’s Podium Favorites
DCB’s free concert to be held 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 8, at Dexter High School. The Dexter Community Band kicks off its 2026-27 season by featuring a collection of podium favorites from Director William W. Gourley as he prepares to retire from the band after 28 years. The concert...
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Hillsdale Daily News
Jonesville to play for district title, Litchfield ends historic season
HILLSDALE COUNTY — The opening round of the MHSAA football playoffs produced two different outcomes for Hillsdale County’s remaining teams Friday, Oct. 30. Jonesville earned its first playoff victory since 2020 with a 36-22 road win over Cascades Conference rival Hanover-Horton, advancing to its first Division 7 district championship game in six years. Meanwhile, Litchfield’s historic season came to a heartbreaking end at home as Marcellus rallied from a 14-point halftime deficit to defeat the Terriers 50-36 in an 8-player Division 2 regional semifinal. Check out our first breakdowns of Friday night's matchups, with more stats and features to be added this weekend. More: Watch Litchfield's first Selection Sunday Watch Party celebration Jonesville 36, Hanover-Horton 22 Jonesville’s defense took center stage in Friday’s playoff rematch, shutting down Hanover-Horton’s Wing-T rushing attack while senior running back John Milks delivered another dominant performance on the ground. The Comets avenged their 32-14 regular-season loss to their Cascades Conference rival, securing their fifth road victory of the season. Senior quarterback Carson Young opened the scoring with a touchdown run on Jonesville’s first possession, followed by a successful 2-point conversion from Milks. Jonesville's defense got off to a dominant start after senior Reece Rundquist earned