GRAND LEDGE – Staggered schedules, prohibiting parent visitors, regimented recesses, and outdoor tent lunches are among the ways the Grand Ledge Public Schools are managing the return to in-person schooling this spring.
News
Grand Ledge school doors open
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GRAND LEDGE – Parents, teachers, students, and staff have been waiting for this moment. After months of deliberation, the Grand Ledge Public Schools are physically open for the first time this year on March 1.
Since Sept. 8, 2020, all Grand Ledge students have been attending classes virtually Monday through Friday. There is an approximate of about 2,200 to 2,500 students that started in-person learning on March 1. However, about 50% of families in the district have decided to remain virtual through the academic year.
News
Farmers markets help entrepreneurs grow small businesses
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The local farmers market has become an essential resource for many entrepreneurs launching new ventures. While they provide residents with produce and other goods, they provide startups with a customer base and and a test environment to develop and market products.
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Neighbors gift money, car to Grand Ledge woman
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Jennifer Weldon was heading to her side job as a painter when she noticed her van wouldn’t shift into reverse. When her neighbors heard about her challenges, they set a plan to help in motion.
Diversity Issues
Police chief leads an effort to unite Grand Ledge amid national movement to address racism
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Grand Ledge Police Chief Thomas Osterholzer is leading an effort between the police department and community members to address equality, equity and inclusion issues in the city.
Community News
Grand Ledge officials expect budget reductions due to COVID-19
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Grand Ledge city officials expect COVID-19 to adversely affect the financial health of the city by cutting into expected revenue and increasing expenses.
Grand Ledge
Pet blessings continue despite COVID-19 restrictions
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Members of Trinity Episcopal Church gathered in a socially distanced parking lot to continue a more than 60-year tradition. Despite the fears of COVID-19, longtime churchgoers weren’t going to let a pandemic get in the way of the celebration.
Community News
Grand Ledge City Council considers platform for future meetings
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Local governments are allowed to hold their meetings via online platforms under a change to the Open Meetings Act signed into law by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Oct. 16.
Grand Ledge
Investigation finds airport PFAS contamination has not spread
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Toxic chemicals contaminating the Army Aviation Support Facility at Abrams Airfield have not spread to surrounding residential wells, according to testing conducted over the summer by the Michigan Army National Guard and Grand Ledge city officials.
Education
School board prepares to launch diversity committee
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Members of the Grand Ledge Public Schools Board of Education met Oct. 8 to discuss the final selection of community members to the new Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee.
Community News
Grand Ledge ends market season with effort to boost vendors
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Grand Ledge celebrated the end of its market season with a Fall Festival to help businesses react to the loss of annual events like the Island Festival and Color Cruise.