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Milan Schools Pushes Back on State Safety Funding Requirements
Milan Area Schools plans to forgo an estimated $232,000 in state school safety funding this year over concerns about legal protections following a mass casualty incident. During its Nov. 11 meeting, the Milan Area Schools Board of Education reached a consensus not to pursue the safety funding while moving forward with a separate application for approximately $116,000 in student mental health support.
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Milan Township Tables Power Plant Rules After Public Pushback
Milan Township officials are taking more time to develop regulations for natural gas power plants after residents and environmental advocates raised concerns about air pollution, nearby schools and emergency preparedness. The Planning Commission voted Nov. 10 to table proposed zoning amendments until December, following a public hearing that drew speakers...
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Milan Schools to Reopen Monday After Closure Over Social Media Posts
Milan Area Schools will reopen Monday, Nov. 16, after closing Friday in response to concerning social media posts made by a student. Superintendent Ryan McMahon said the district learned of the posts Thursday evening and canceled classes out of an abundance of caution while working with the Milan Police Department to investigate.