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Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 74.6% of Jackson County's student body in 2022-23 school year

By South Michigan News | May 5, 2024

In Jackson County schools, 74.6% of students enrolled identified as white in the 2022-23 school year.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Hillsdale County in week ending May 4

By South Michigan News | May 5, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Hillsdale County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former South Michigan News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 6?

By South Michigan News | May 5, 2024

These former South Michigan News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 6.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Hillsdale County in week ending Apr. 27?

By South Michigan News | May 3, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Hillsdale County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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2022: 42 coaches at institutions in Jackson County earned on average $16,459

By South Michigan News | May 3, 2024

The average coaching salary at Spring Arbor University, the only institution paying coaches during 2022 in Jackson County, was $27,628, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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2022: 76 coaches at institutions in Lenawee County earned on average $33,664

By South Michigan News | May 2, 2024

The highest average coaching salary among institutions in Lenawee County during 2022 was $34,247 at Adrian College, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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Rep. Schmaltz Proposes Apprenticeship Program for Michigan National Guard Members

By South Michigan News | May 2, 2024

State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz is leading the effort to establish a skilled trades apprenticeship program tailored for Michigan Army National Guard and Air National Guard service members. The legislation, House Bill 5703, aims to recognize the training and experience gained during service in the National Guard by counting it towards certain apprenticeship certifications. Schmaltz emphasized the importance of the program, stating, “By integrating military experience with civilian apprenticeships, our plan paves the way for career growth and recognition of their skills.” She...

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Michigan House approves plans to expand access to occupational and physical therapy care

By South Michigan News | May 1, 2024

The state House of Michigan has recently given the green light to bills proposed by Reps. Doug Wozniak and Dale Zorn aimed at broadening access to occupational and physical therapy care. The bills seek to include Michigan in both the Occupational Therapy Interstate Licensure Compact and the Physical Therapy Interstate Licensure Compact.Zorn expressed optimism about the impact of these compacts, stating, "These interstate compacts will improve access to health care in Michigan while maintaining our state’s regulatory authority to protect the health and safety of our...

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1 gas station in cities throughout Jackson County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Apr. 27

By South Michigan News | Apr 30, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jackson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jackson County in week ending Apr. 27?

By South Michigan News | Apr 30, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Jackson County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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155 multiracial students enrolled in Hillsdale County schools in 2022-23 school year

By South Michigan News | Apr 30, 2024

There were 155 multiracial students enrolled in Hillsdale County schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

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Reps. Lightner’s plan to address court funding problem signed into law

By South Michigan News | Apr 30, 2024

State Rep. Sarah Lightner’s plan to safeguard funding for trial courts throughout Michigan has been signed into law. Lightner, a Republican from Springport, sponsored House Bill 5392 to address the imminent funding issue faced by local courts in the state."The Supreme Court ruled that the current trial court funding system is broken, and a new system is in the works, but we’re just not there yet," said Lightner.The bill allows courts to continue imposing costs on criminal defendants through December 2026, ensuring that the courts can maintain their operations while a...

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Lenawee County Education: 570 multiracial students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By South Michigan News | Apr 29, 2024

There were 570 multiracial students enrolled in Lenawee County schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Jackson County in week ending Apr. 27

By South Michigan News | Apr 29, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jackson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jackson County in week ending Apr. 27?

By South Michigan News | Apr 28, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Jackson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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How many multiracial students were enrolled in Jackson County schools in 2022-23 school year?

By South Michigan News | Apr 28, 2024

There were 2,007 multiracial students enrolled in Jackson County schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

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Which former South Michigan News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 29?

By South Michigan News | Apr 28, 2024

These former South Michigan News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 29.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Jackson County in week ending Apr. 20

By South Michigan News | Apr 26, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Jackson County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Schmaltz Introduces Plan to Help Michigan Seniors with Home Upgrades

By South Michigan News | Apr 24, 2024

State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz of Jackson has introduced a new plan aimed at providing support to Michigan seniors looking to age comfortably and safely in their own homes. The plan, outlined in House Bill 5632, offers a tax credit for seniors aged 65 and over who make essential modifications to their residences to better suit their evolving needs."Every senior deserves the opportunity to age gracefully in the comfort of their own home,” said Schmaltz. “My plan provides much-needed financial relief to Michigan seniors and their families, enabling them to make essential...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Jackson County in week ending Apr. 20?

By South Michigan News | Apr 23, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jackson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.