By Jim Measel
May 5, 2021 6:45 AM
UNION TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) â While there were no county wide issues to be decided on Tuesday, voters in Union Township approved the renewal of one mill for four years for the maintenance and operation of the township cemetery and for fire protection.
Just over $70,000 will be raised in the first year the millage is levied. The unofficial tally was 180 yes and 33 no.
Funding questions were also on the ballot in neighboring counties.
Voters in the City of Albion approved a recreation millage proposal 377-154.
Leroy Township voters in Calhoun County approved a fire protection services and public works ballot proposal 447-259.
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Communities In Schools Helping Battle Creek Students
The Battle Creek Public School District is one of many around Michigan and the nation benefitting from the work of Communities in Schools. The Michigan program was spearheaded by a large financial gift from the WK Kellogg Foundation. About $51 million dollars was involved in the initial grant from the foundation in 2017. The Michigan CIS program now has a fully staffed office in Lansing. Federal Title 1 funding is also involved.
In Battle Creek, the program involves all schools with a designated site coordinator. The trained professional is ready to work with students, families, and school administrators to help with student needs and get students and families in contact with community resources they may need.