Schools facing more money woes
ESCANABA — When the state budget for fiscal year 2010 went into effect, school districts were left to determine how to adjust their budgets for the $165 per student cut in state funding. Currently, the Escanaba School District, with approximately 2,696 students, is attempting to adjust its budget to reflect the nearly $444,840 it lost under the $165 per pupil funding cut from the state’s recently adopted 2010 fiscal year budget. “I am working with our board and administrative team right now to evaluate the impact of the $165 per student cut,” said Escanaba School Superintendent Michele Burley. She also said the board and administrative team were considering how to address another $127 per pupil cut or approximately $342,392 loss of state funding in January as proposed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm. A measure currently being sent to the state Senate for consideration would tap into federal stimulus funds which had been set aside for the 2011 fiscal year.
» Full StoryCommunity greenhouse starting in Manistique
MANISTIQUE — The Sault Tribe Strategic Alliance for Health (SAH), in conjunction with the Manistique branch of the Michigan State University (MSU) Extension, are working to bring a community greenhouse to Manistique.
» Full StoryWoman linked to break-ins gets jail
ESCANABA — Sentencing took place Friday for one of five suspects arrested in connection with area breaking-and-enterings and the illegal use of credit cards stolen from one of the break-ins.
Melissa Patten, 25, of 312 N. 19th St.
Holiday events in downtown Escanaba today
ESCANABA — The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) officially opened the downtown area for the holiday season Friday with a ribbon cutting event held at Center Court. Special events are continuing today to kick off the holiday shopping season.
» Full StoryFormer coach, teacher pleads guilty
ESCANABA — A former Escanaba teacher and hockey coach — arrested on charges relating to indecent exposure, accosting children, sexually-explicit material, and using a computer to commit a crime — pleaded guilty to all four counts at his plea hearin...
» Full StoryEsky laying off city workers
ESCANABA — Eight city employees will be laid off next week because of declining funds in the city’s budget caused by a reduction in state revenue-sharing monies, city council was informed by City Manager Jim O’Toole on Thursday.
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