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Michigan House advances bills to exempt cell phone trade-ins from double taxation

By T. M. Freeman | Sep 9, 2025

Michigan lawmakers have advanced a set of bills designed to change how sales tax is applied to the purchase of consumer electronics when an old device is traded in.

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Springfield awarded $125,000 for new public safety vehicle car port

By D. B. Kirchner | Sep 5, 2025

The City of Springfield will receive $125,000 in state funding to construct a car port for police and fire vehicles.

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Frisbie announces $32,000 grant for Albion police body cameras

By L. T. Etheridge | Sep 5, 2025

State Representative Steve Frisbie has announced that the City of Albion will receive $32,000 to purchase body cameras for its police officers.

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Frisbie announces $30K grant for Calhoun County child abuse prevention

By D. B. Kirchner | Sep 5, 2025

State Representative Steve Frisbie has announced the allocation of $30,000 from Michigan’s Local Development and Social Infrastructure (LDSI) initiative to the Bronson Health Foundation.

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Steve Frisbie introduces SHIELD Act targeting squatting in Michigan

By D. B. Kirchner | Sep 4, 2025

State Representative Steve Frisbie has introduced the SHIELD Act in Michigan’s House of Representatives, aiming to address squatting and strengthen property rights across the state.

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Battle Creek Public Schools students ranked the 53rd lowest statewide in college readiness in 2023-24 school year

By R. K. Hogue | Sep 3, 2025

Battle Creek Public Schools ranked the 53rd lowest in college readiness statewide, based on its students’ performance on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

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More Tekonsha Community Schools students ready for college in 2023-24 school year

By R. K. Hogue | Sep 2, 2025

Tekonsha Community Schools ranked the 90th lowest in college readiness statewide, based on its students’ performance on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

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Were Athens Area Schools students in 2023-24 school year ready for college?

By R. K. Hogue | Sep 1, 2025

Athens Area Schools ranked the 98th lowest in college readiness statewide, based on its students’ performance on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Calhoun County in week ending Aug. 23?

By M. C. Arndt | Aug 31, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Calhoun County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Homer Community School District students held the 134th lowest rank statewide in college readiness in 2023-24 school year

By R. K. Hogue | Aug 31, 2025

Homer Community School District ranked the 134th lowest in college readiness statewide, based on its students’ performance on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

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How many Pennfield Schools students were considered ready for college in 2023-24 school year?

By R. K. Hogue | Aug 30, 2025

Pennfield Schools ranked the 206th lowest in college readiness statewide, based on its students’ performance on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

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More Lakeview School District (Calhoun) students ready for college in 2023-24 school year

By R. K. Hogue | Aug 29, 2025

Lakeview School District (Calhoun) ranked the 238th lowest in college readiness statewide, based on its students’ performance on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Calhoun County in week ending Aug. 23?

By M. C. Arndt | Aug 29, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Calhoun County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Lower college readiness rates among Harper Creek Community Schools students in 2023-24 school year

By R. K. Hogue | Aug 29, 2025

Harper Creek Community Schools ranked the 263rd lowest in college readiness statewide, based on its students’ performance on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Calhoun County in week ending Aug. 23?

By M. C. Arndt | Aug 28, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Calhoun County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Calhoun County in week ending Aug. 23

By M. C. Arndt | Aug 27, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Calhoun County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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3 gas stations in cities throughout Calhoun County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 23

By M. C. Arndt | Aug 27, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Calhoun County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Marshall Public Schools registered decline in college readiness in 2023-24 school year

By R. K. Hogue | Aug 27, 2025

Marshall Public Schools ranked the 221st highest in college readiness statewide, based on its students’ performance on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

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Michigan House GOP proposes budget focused on law enforcement, infrastructure and tax relief

By Battle Creek Times | Aug 27, 2025

The Michigan House’s Value for MI Dollars Budget aims to increase funding for law enforcement, road repairs, and education while reducing government waste, according to State Rep. Sarah Lightner, R-Springport.

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Michigan House passes Value for MI Dollars Budget with key investments for District 44

By Battle Creek Times | Aug 27, 2025

State Representative Steve Frisbie has announced that the Michigan House’s Value for MI Dollars Budget includes significant funding increases and targeted investments for the 44th House District.