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Lake Linden teacher placed on administrative leave as investigation continues

LAKE LINDEN, Mich. (WLUC) - A situation regarding a Houghton County teacher’s non-disciplinary paid leave has caused a stir in the community. On Nov. 5, TV6 received a tip claiming the Lake Linden Hubbell Public Schools district had “quietly” removed Heather French, an art and Middle/High School English teacher, for being inappropriate with students. We emailed LLHPS Superintendent and High School Principal Emily Geiger the same day, asking for clarification. We received her reply Monday afternoon, ahead of the school’s regular board meeting. It reads:

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The Detroit News

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Snow is headed for parts of Michigan. Here's the latest forecast

The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for parts of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, prompted by expected lake-effect snow. Officials said the advisory covers Baraga and Marquette counties, including the cities of Gwinn, Marquette, and L'Anse. The advisory begins at 10 p.m. Wednesday and is in effect until noon Friday. NWS meteorologists said lake-effect rain showers are expected to become widespread in that area Wednesday afternoon and transition to snow by night. They also said the snow could last through Saturday. "The most impactful periods look to be during the overnight and early morning hours, especially Thursdaynight into Friday," officials said. How much snow? Their forecast calls for 4 to 8 inches of snow to fall between Wednesday night and Friday on the higher terrain of Marquette and Alger counties. NWS officials also said there is a 60% chance for snowfall exceeding 10" in the highest terrain along and west of the Dead River Basin. Elsewhere, the U.P. could see 1 to 3 inches. Less snow is expected closer to Lake Superior, Menominee County, and the eastern Upper Peninsula, according to the forecasters. Gusts of up to 40 mph are also possible near Lake Superior, NWS meteorologists said. They

Marquette County, MI · 1d

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Michigan Winter Weather Alert: Up to 10 Inches of Snow by Friday

Lake-effect snow could bring up to 10 inches inland, with hazardous travel through Friday morning.

Marquette, MI · 2d

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Residents speak out on potential utility bill change at Gogebic County Board meeting

BESSEMER, Mich. (WLUC) - Residents came out to Bessemer Tuesday night to voice their concerns on a potential deal that could affect their utility bills. In October, UPPCO and SEMCO energy gas company announced the sale of Xcel Energy’s Michigan natural gas operations to SEMCO and electric operations to UPPCO.

Gogebic County, MI · 2d
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Annual Community Thanksgiving Meal returns to Ishpeming for 7th year

ISHPEMING, Mich. (WLUC) - The Community Thanksgiving Dinner in Ishpeming has become a tradition, and organizers are continuing to make sure no one goes hungry on Thanksgiving Day. Dawn Lambert, president of Community Dinners Feeding Marquette County, shared all of the items on the menu this year. “We have the...

Ishpeming, MI · 17h

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Michigan Special Education System Faces Scrutiny Over Services, Complaints and Teacher Shortages

SAGINAW, Mich. (WOWO) — Parents of children with disabilities are demanding stronger oversight and better services from Michigan schools, telling state education officials that families are being forced to fight for support their children are legally entitled to receive. More than 75 parents and advocates attended a Michigan State...

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Gwinn schools see a silver lining in the ballot box

GWINN, Mich. (WZMQ) – Last week’s election contained many surprises, upsets, and landslide victories; however, one Marquette County bond proposal was decided by the slimmest of margins. The Gwinn Area Community Schools’ latest bond proposal was rejected by voters for the fifth time in four years. This time...

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