No annexation for Marshall schools to benefit Albion resources
John and Shawna Gamble write that annexation by Marshall Public Schools risks losing a stable K-5 in Marshall, citing declining enrollments, shrinking fund balances from 9 percent to 2.3 percent, and past closures of Albion Middle School, while Albion Public Schools faces deficits and program cuts with no guaranteed student outcomes.
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Marshall
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John
Shawna Gamble
Support annexation vote Yes May 3
To the Editor Regarding annexation My mother was Norma Earl of Albion and my father was Robert Lautenslager of Marshall They are both deceased However they would have voted yes on anything that could better either community and so would L.
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Robert Lautenslager
Marshall
Albion College
Albion Public Schools
Albion NAACP backs Yes vote on Albion school annexation
The Albion Branch NAACP urges a Yes vote on May 3 to annex Marshall school resources and keep an elementary school in Albion. It argues annexation preserves debt payments, maintains taxes, and increases local influence while promising equitable, funded pre K through 12 education and options beyond high school.
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National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
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The
Board of Education
Supreme Court
Marshall
Local groups back removing Kalamazoo River dam
The Kalamazoo River Watershed Council urges Marshall to remove its aging hydro dam site, citing benefits such as a free flowing river, restored fish habitat, and easier sediment cleanup, noting past removals like Plainwell and Ceresco dams and promising cooperation with the city on the project. Dr. Stephen K. Hamilton, KRWC president, voices support.
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Ceresco
Enbridge
Marshall Dam
Kalamazoo River Watershed Council
Stephen K. Hamilton
Oaklawn Hospital Praised for Respectful Care Across Departments
A grateful patient commends Oaklawn Hospital for respectful and excellent treatment in surgical radiology home care rehab and pain clinic services over six months. The writer thanks the staff and praises the facility as an asset to the community.
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Oaklawn Hospital
Albion Faces Annexation Vote For School System
A local letter urges Albion residents to approve annexation to join Marshall Public Schools. The author argues the move offers a strong, state supported pre K–fifth grade program, with locally sourced teachers from Albion College and Starr Commonwealth, to ensure quality education for Albion and Marshall students.
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Marshall
Albion
Starr Commonwealth
Franke Center fundraiser applauds film night volunteers
The Franke Center thanks volunteers and donors after a successful Some Like It Hot fundraiser event. Organizers John Sherwood, Marty Overhiser, Nancy Cracraft and committees led a well run evening with raffles benefiting the Arts Center. Details of a spring Franke-ly Extraordinary Raffle include trips to England and Crystal Mountain plus $1,000 in cash.
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John Sherwood
Marty Overhiser
Nancy Cracraft
Dave Deppe
Fred Mansfield
Chandra Mansfield
Jodi Haywood
Bob Veramay
Jennifer Blank
Terry Brett
Joe Deppe
Intercontinental Hotel
Chicago
Schuler’s
Marty
Lucy Overheiser
Dave
Barb Crowle
Gary Reid
Marshall Rotary Club
Broadway Grille
Zarzuela
Applebee’s
Jim
Nancy
Allison Ebner
Kathy Miller
Janice Darling
England
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Tonya Arnett
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Harold Frye
Joe Jackson
Kay Knight
Hazel Lias
Edmon Mann
Jason Moritz
Rebecca Williams
Eddie Williams
Bernice Wyrick
Oaklawn
Annexation
Michigan
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