Southwest Michigan hits year with strong jobs growth and new plants
Southwest Michigan ended 2015 with a near 4 percent regional unemployment rate and multiple job announcements. Pro gressive Dynamics Stelmi America and Dark Horse Brewing added base hits while Forest River Manufacturing broke ground in White Pigeon for 400 jobs and Clemens Food Group announced 800 jobs in Coldwater.
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Albion parents faced with sending students to Marshall
The continuation notes that Albion is not in an ideal situation as locals may have to move students to Marshall or use School of Choice if the district expands the agreement. Principal Dave Turner says staff will begin ordering changes once the vote passes.
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Tree sale benefits MACS through community effort at ACE Hardware
Lonnie Spencer and Richard McGill joined Mike Darling to sell Christmas trees at Darling's ACE Hardware, raising a $200 donation to MACS with thanks to shoppers. The item also notes teaching applications, January 25 semester start, and remarks from Ron Kitchens on regional employment and workforce development in southwest Michigan.
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Afton Blight and Brandon Maksimchuk Engagement
Afton Blight and Branden Maksimchuk announce their engagement. Afton is the daughter of Art and LeAnne Blight of Albion and Branden is the son of Rachel Maksimchuk of Homer and Dennis Maksimchuk of Albion. Afton works for Blight Farms Inc. in Albion while Branden belongs to Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 333. A February 2016 wedding is planned.
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