Coopersville teachers press for better contract terms
Coopersville Area Public Schools faced union pressure as teachers packed a board meeting to demand a two year contract with 4.5 percent annual raises. Union leaders cited income gaps against Kenowa Hills Sparta and Spring Lake while district figures show near average OAISD salaries. Superintendent Veldman urged lobbying for higher state school funding.
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Coopersville, Mich
Wood
Coopersville Area
Kenowa Hills
Sparta
Spring Lake
Kent Bollinger
News 8
Ottawa Area
Coopersville
Ron Veldman
Police Log Snapshot of July Day in City
A July police log lists numerous incidents from morning to night including hits and runs, larcenies, traffic complaints, domestic violence, medical calls, animal and welfare checks, and warrants. Notable blocks include Maple Avenue, River Avenue, Bay Avenue, E 16th Street, and US 31 corridors with frequent general public assists and property issues.
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River Avenue
Bay Avenue
16Th Street
Eighth Street
17Th Street
E 10Th
40Th Street
Washington Avenue
E 32Nd Street
Us-31
10Th Street
Lincoln Avenue
E 16Th Street
Columbia Avenue
Kensington Park Circle
13Th Street
Ninth Street
Parole Rules, Migrant Farmworkers in Michigan Rise
The article notes over 5,000 migrants in Ottawa and Allegan counties and 49,135 migrant and seasonal farmworkers statewide. It explains parole status for immigrants, current federal authority, and a USCIS guideline update expanding work authorization discretion for parolees amid hunger strikes at ICE facilities. Reporter Arpan Lobo.
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Ottawa
Allegan
Michigan
U.S
USCIS
Customs and Border Protection
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
ICE
NPR
American Immigration Council
Mexico
College Students and Absentee Voting Plans in Michigan
Michigan voters including college students are advised to plan absentee ballots to protect scholarships and aid. Register on campus or at home, join permanent absentee lists, and request ballots early. New rules allow requests up to 75 days before elections with clerk approval.
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Grimm
Michigan
Roebuck
League of Women Voters
SWU
Claudia Berry
Berry
Forbes ranks Michigan universities by six criteria
Forbes used six weighted criteria to rate Michigan institutions including alumni salary student satisfaction debt American leaders on time graduation and academic success. The study cites 20 percent each for salary and debt 20 percent for student satisfaction 15 percent for American leaders and 12.5 percent for on time graduation and academic success. Hope and Grand Valley figures cited with costs and early salary. Contact reporter Mitchell Boatman at mboatman hal landsentinel.com.
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Michigan University
Oakland University
Alma College
Central Michigan University
Wayne State University
Forbes
PayScale
Niche.com
Hope
GVSJU
Grand Valley
Mitchell Boatman
Mboatman
Hallandsentinel.com
SentinelMitch
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Hollandsentinel.com
Twitter
ArpanLobo
Carolyn Muyskens
Cmuyskens
Cjmuyskens
Eighth St
Holland, Mi
HollandSentinel
Holland Sentinel
GateHouse Media, Inc
Holland, Mich
UPS
Orestes Baez Group
Sarah Leach
Steve Kenemer
Newsroom
Huan
Sentinel
Kendra Ensley
Kendra
Together Forever the Sentinel
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