MAPS addresses pandemic’s impact on student performance
MCHD?to call residents today for vaccine appointment scheduling; local bar penalized; officials warn of scams
Feb 24, 2021
MARQUETTE Marquette Area Public Schools still is dealing with the impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on students’ education.
At the Monday MAPS Board of Education meeting, Marquette Senior High School Principal Jon Young gave an update on recent academic progress.
“On a four-year average, we typically have about 106 students that fail a class of some sort,” said Young, who noted that makes up 11% of the student population.
Earlier in the 2020-21 school year, Young shared data that indicated that 51% of online students were failing one or more classes, with 16% of in-person students failing one or more classes.
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LANSING The Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) has issued an emergency suspension of the liquor licenses and permits for the Wooden Nickel in Marquette. This licensee’s multiple violations of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Emergency Order on Gatherings and Face Masks include: allowing non-residential, indoor gatherings exceeding 25% of normal seating capacity allowing indoor dining after the 10 p.m. curfew
Since September 2020, the MLCC has suspended liquor licenses of a total of 40 establishments located throughout the state for violations of the Executive and Emergency Orders due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
On Feb. 10, an MLCC Commissioner ordered the emergency suspension of the liquor licenses and permits held by Irie Vibes, Inc. d/b/a Wooden Nickel located at 1751 Presque Isle Ave., in Marquette. Specifically, the Commission issued an emergency suspension of its Class C license, and its Speciall
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MARQUETTE Relief totaling approximately $52.5 million for nearly 6,000 small businesses across Michigan has been awarded to date through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Michigan Small Business Survival Grant program, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced on Wednesday.
“The Michigan Small Business Survival Grant Program provides crucial support to Michigan’s small businesses hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic,” Whitmer said in a statement. “These grants, combined with additional business relief efforts offered by the MEDC, will create a strong foundation for Michigan’s long-term economic recovery.
“As we distribute the safe and effective vaccine and work to end the pandemic once and for all, I will continue partnering with leaders across the state and urging passage of the MI COVID Recovery plan to provide relief for our small businesses, protect public health and jump start our economy.”
LANSING The Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) has issued an emergency suspension of the liquor licenses and permits for the Wooden Nickel in Marquet
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