Morrice NewsLocal news for Morrice, MI continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.School Decisions to Remain Open Raises Concerns- January 30, 2008 "Just clear ice, no slush or nothing, no dirt that you could see." On one of the mildest days this winter, icy roads shut down many local schools and caused problems for others that elected to remain open. via WLNS-TV Lansinghttp://www.topix.net/city/morrice-mi/2008/01/school-decisions-to-remain-open-raises-concer... Reaction to School Consolidation Voted Down- January 24, 2008 "There's only so many dollar to work with." It's been a highly controversial issue for months- the potential consolidation of the Perry and Morrice school districts, but voters overwhelmingly rejected the plan. via WLNS-TV Lansinghttp://www.topix.net/city/morrice-mi/2008/01/reaction-to-school-consolidation-voted-down?f... Morrice, Perry school district consolidation fails- January 22, 2008 "Those people were not involved in putting this on the ballot, and that's why it failed, that's my personal opinion." Southwest Shiawassee County voters Tuesday defeated a proposal to merge the Perry and Morrice school districts. via Lansing State Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/morrice-mi/2008/01/morrice-perry-school-district-consolidation-f... Results of Ballot Proposals- January 20, 2008 "We're going to keep an eye on the schools take a look at how they're handling our students' education process. This is not over. They say they have plenty of funds to operate our schools and we'll watch." In mid-Michigan, residents in the Perry-Morrice community came out to vote on whether or not to consolidate their two separate school districts. via WLNS-TV Lansinghttp://www.topix.net/city/morrice-mi/2008/01/results-of-ballot-proposals?fromrss=1 High Turnout Expected- January 18, 2008 Argus-Press Photo by Anthony Cepak Perry City Clerk Judy Guenther, right, helps Denise McCain vote at Perry City Hall this morning. via The Argus-Press Daily Newspaperhttp://www.topix.net/city/morrice-mi/2008/01/high-turnout-expected?fromrss=1 No Consolidation for Perry and Morrice School Districts- January 16, 2008 "This consolidation had no input from either school board" As the numbers came in the Perry School District Tuesday night, small cheers turned into loud cheers as it became obvious the schools would not have to consolidate. via WILX-TV Lansinghttp://www.topix.net/city/morrice-mi/2008/01/no-consolidation-for-perry-and-morrice-school... Local races drive up primary election turnout- January 15, 2008 "He's a businessman, and I think he can help Michigan out in the business world." Voters in the Lansing area were at polling places today, casting their ballots for their choices in Michigan's presidential primary and on a handful of local issues. via Lansing State Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/morrice-mi/2008/01/local-races-drive-up-primary-election-turnout... Teams on both side of consolidation issue lobby causes before Tuesday's election- January 14, 2008 "We're just community members and have limited resources. We are using our own money for this because we believe in our kids." Over the last few weeks there have been meetings, mailings and a lot of talk about consolidation throughout the Perry and Morrice communities. via The Argus-Press Daily Newspaperhttp://www.topix.net/city/morrice-mi/2008/01/teams-on-both-side-of-consolidation-issue-lob... Bond issues take back seat- January 13, 2008 "I'm hoping one unintended consequence is the people of Morrice realize how important their school is and pass their bonds" Consolidation won't be the only topic on the ballot Tuesday for voters in the Morrice school district. via The Argus-Press Daily Newspaperhttp://www.topix.net/city/morrice-mi/2008/01/bond-issues-take-back-seat?fromrss=1 Consolidation bill approved by Senate- January 12, 2008 "You can't elect a board for a consolidated district that doesn't exist until July" A signature from Gov. Jennifer Granholm is all that is needed to make sure prom, graduation and other school activities at both Morrice and Perry take place as scheduled this spring. via The Argus-Press Daily Newspaperhttp://www.topix.net/city/morrice-mi/2008/01/consolidation-bill-approved-by-senate?fromrss... |