Marshall area schools close amid illness spike
Absent rates rose from flu like illnesses. Marshall area schools including Mar Lee and Marshall Academy paused classes at start of week to slow transmission of viruses such as H1N1. Board discussions on a 2010 bond funded by $15 million stimulus funds continued with plans to seek public input.
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Squeaky Wheel Tour comes to Michigan at Olivet College
The Squeaky Wheel Tour a national missing persons concert tour from California visited Olivet College on Tuesday. Co-Founder Chad Scott noted families were grateful and connected, saying the event helped many families who previously had no network.
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Marshallites in Europe seek birth mother on extended trip
After 35 years Darrin Shapiro and adoptive mother C J Shapiro traveled through Europe in September to locate his birth mother while a private investigator pursued leads. Shapiro calls the journey life changing and hopes for an eventual reunion. The story continues on page 36.
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Marshall adopts utility regulation changes
Marshall City Council unanimously approved revisions to utility standard rules after a 93 year old Bay City man died last winter. City Manager Tom Tarkiewicz calls it a formalizing step that aligns with actions by other cities. See story on page 55.
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Harndens Decorate Halloween Home at Mansion and High
Scott and Holly Harnden celebrate Halloween at their Marshall home at the corner of E Mansion and High Street. Ghouls and graveyard motifs line the yard as decorations attract neighbors for a seasonal fright filled tonight. See story on page 28.
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