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Morrice News

Local news for Morrice, MI continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Thursday Jul 10 | Lansing State Journal

LCC class offers fast-track training

After filling a dry-erase board with strings of computer commands, Clint Jones stopped to give his students at Lansing Community College a nugget of wisdom about computer numerical control machining.

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Related Topix: Williamston, MI, Ovid, MI, Lansing, MI, Lansing Metro

Fri Jul 04, 2008

Ann Arbor News

Trainer help folks near and far

Some clients coached in person, some over the Internet Friday, July 04, 2008 BY JASON DEEGAN Ellen Adams has never met Kim Wathen in person.

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Related Topix: Fowlerville, MI

Thu Jun 19, 2008

Big Picture

Hook, Line, and Graphic

Great Gazebo wraps a Ranger. Walleye pro-angler Jason Kerr, from Holly, Michigan, picked up new sponsors for this season - Z-man Fishing and Renosky Lures - that wanted their branding to appear on his boat ...

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Tue Jun 17, 2008

Morning Sun

Opinion: Uncles have a big influence

Uncle Fred ate dog food. Grandma bought a new variety, and my uncle tried it before feeding it to his hunting dog.

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Tue Jun 10, 2008

The Argus-Press Daily Newspaper

Nearly 3,000 still without power

Approximately 2,600 Consumers Energy customers in Shiawassee County are without power due to three separate thunderstorms that moved across the state since Friday afternoon.

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Related Topix: Shiawassee County, MI, Energy, Byron, MI, Durand, MI, Elsie, MI

Fri May 30, 2008

Lansing State Journal

More births

Tisdale - Gessika VanScoyk and Andrew Tisdale of St. Johns announce the birth of their daughter, Abigail Marie.

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Related Topix: Holt, MI, Mason, MI, Leslie, MI

Mon May 26, 2008

Jackson Citizen Patriot

Most back lake cleanup

Most back lake cleanup Residents with property bordering Center Lake could see an extra $150 charge on their winter tax notices for the next five years if the township approves a special assessment for lake ...

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Related Topix: Michigan Center, MI

Sun Mar 02, 2008

Lansing State Journal

Schools reduce expenses by merging basic services

“The trend has been to look for eliminating costs without impacting the classroom”

PERRY - Twelve-year-old Alexandra Howard was defiant in the face of a January vote that would have folded her school into the Perry school district. via Lansing State Journal

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Related Topix: Shiawassee County, MI, Perry, MI, Education Etc., Michigan

Fri Feb 15, 2008

The Argus-Press Daily Newspaper

Unconfirmed bovine TB remains a concern

“It's pretty scary...it's going to happen just like it did up (north)”

Richard Smith is worried years of hard work and a sport he loves could be in jeopardy. via The Argus-Press Daily Newspaper

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Related Topix: Alpena, MI, Oscoda, MI, Iosco County, MI, Montmorency County, MI

Wed Jan 30, 2008

WLNS-TV Lansing

School Decisions to Remain Open Raises Concerns

“Just clear ice, no slush or nothing, no dirt that you could see.”

On one of the mildest days this winter, icy roads shut down many local schools and caused problems for others that elected to remain open. via WLNS-TV Lansing

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Related Topix: Fowlerville, MI, Elsie, MI, Corunna, MI, Owosso, MI

Wed Jan 23, 2008

WLNS-TV Lansing

Reaction to School Consolidation Voted Down

“There's only so many dollar to work with.”

It's been a highly controversial issue for months- the potential consolidation of the Perry and Morrice school districts, but voters overwhelmingly rejected the plan. via WLNS-TV Lansing

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Related Topix: Perry, MI

Mon Jan 21, 2008

Lansing State Journal

Morrice, Perry school district consolidation fails

“Those people were not involved in putting this on the ballot, and that's why it failed, that's my personal opinion.”

Southwest Shiawassee County voters Tuesday defeated a proposal to merge the Perry and Morrice school districts. via Lansing State Journal

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Related Topix: Shiawassee County, MI, Education Etc., Perry, MI

Sat Jan 19, 2008

WLNS-TV Lansing

Results of Ballot Proposals

“We're going to keep an eye on the schools take a look at how they're handling our students' education process. This is not over. They say they have plenty of funds to operate our schools and we'll watch.”

In mid-Michigan, residents in the Perry-Morrice community came out to vote on whether or not to consolidate their two separate school districts. via WLNS-TV Lansing

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Perry, MI, Eaton County, MI, Grand Ledge, MI

Thu Jan 17, 2008

The Argus-Press Daily Newspaper

High Turnout Expected

Argus-Press Photo by Anthony Cepak Perry City Clerk Judy Guenther, right, helps Denise McCain vote at Perry City Hall this morning. via The Argus-Press Daily Newspaper

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Related Topix: Perry, MI

Tue Jan 15, 2008

WILX-TV Lansing

No Consolidation for Perry and Morrice School Districts

“This consolidation had no input from either school board”

As the numbers came in the Perry School District Tuesday night, small cheers turned into loud cheers as it became obvious the schools would not have to consolidate. via WILX-TV Lansing

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Perry, MI

Lansing State Journal

Local races drive up primary election turnout

“He's a businessman, and I think he can help Michigan out in the business world.”

Voters in the Lansing area were at polling places today, casting their ballots for their choices in Michigan's presidential primary and on a handful of local issues. via Lansing State Journal

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Related Topix: Shiawassee County, MI, Lansing, MI, Lansing Metro

Mon Jan 14, 2008

The Argus-Press Daily Newspaper

Teams on both side of consolidation issue lobby causes before Tuesday's election

“We're just community members and have limited resources. We are using our own money for this because we believe in our kids.”

Over the last few weeks there have been meetings, mailings and a lot of talk about consolidation throughout the Perry and Morrice communities. via The Argus-Press Daily Newspaper

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Related Topix: Perry, MI

Sun Jan 13, 2008

The Argus-Press Daily Newspaper

Bond issues take back seat

“I'm hoping one unintended consequence is the people of Morrice realize how important their school is and pass their bonds”

Consolidation won't be the only topic on the ballot Tuesday for voters in the Morrice school district. via The Argus-Press Daily Newspaper

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Fri Jan 11, 2008

The Argus-Press Daily Newspaper

Consolidation bill approved by Senate

“You can't elect a board for a consolidated district that doesn't exist until July”

A signature from Gov. Jennifer Granholm is all that is needed to make sure prom, graduation and other school activities at both Morrice and Perry take place as scheduled this spring. via The Argus-Press Daily Newspaper

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Related Topix: Shaftsburg, MI, Owosso, MI, Flushing, MI

Wed Jan 09, 2008

WILX-TV Lansing

Bill Will Make School Consolidation Easier

The state legislature passed a bill Wednesday making a proposed Perry-Morrice school district merger easier to pull off. via WILX-TV Lansing

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