-A Portage cancer survivor headed to New York City to appear in new national awareness campaign. Scott Oomen of Portage will be one of 24 people featured in the new “No Excuses” campaign which is launching in New York City’s Times Square in March for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Check out the full report from WKZO!
-The Quincy Community School District Board of Education regretfully and sadly accepted the resignation of Ron Olmsted as the Principal of Jennings Elementary School on Monday night after he served in the position for over 23 years.
Olmsted submitted his resignation with a “heavy heart” and that it would be effective at the end of his current contract on June 25.
-In hopes of addressing the Quincy School District’s large need for substitute teachers, the Quincy School Board on Monday night approved the hiring of a long term high school social studies sub and approved the creation of a temporary long term sub position for the rest of this school year. More info on the situation can be found here!
-The City of Kalamazoo has voted to approve an increase on municipal water and wastewater rates – Here’s everything you need to know!
-A wind farm that was recently completed in Hillsdale County has begun operations. Consumers Energy has announced that 166-megawatt Crescent Wind, which has 60 turbines, is now producing renewable energy for residents and businesses in Michigan. Take a look at all the details!
– The Union City Police Department with assistance from the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department seized counterfeit money as well as goods purchased with the phony currency when a search warrant was executed on Eight Mile Road last Friday.
The action came after police took a handful of counterfeit money complaints from area businesses and a private seller.
Police say charges are pending in connection with the investigation.
Investigators say counterfeit money of all denominations have been passed.
They urge people to be on the lookout for counterfeit bills and to contact Union City Police at (517) 741-9191 if you suspect you have been given these bills. Check out the full report from WTVB!
-The Consumers Energy Foundation is bringing back a competition to provide $50,000 for big ideas in Michigan’s small towns.
The “Put Your Town on the Map” pitch competition provides dollars for three projects that build strong communities. Communities with a population of up to 10,000 have through February 24 to submit proposals.
Up to 10 finalists will compete for the funds at the Small Town and Rural Development Conference, held virtually April 13 and 14. Here’s everything you need to know about the contest!
-Albion College has formed a new partnership with the Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine. Check out the full report from MLive!
-Gonna end today’s wrap-up with some sad news. The recently found bodies have been identified as the missing Portage couple. Here’s the latest update from WKZO!
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