Breitung Township Schools reduces kindergarten class size
KINGSFORD — With some internal shifting of personnel, Breitung Township Schools will open a sixth section of all-day kindergarten this year, school officials announced. As a result, class sizes will be reduced to 19 and 20 students per class. “This action was taken to maintain consistency with the philosophy of the school board and district to provide the best possible learning environment for our students,” said Superintendent Craig Allen. “School personnel are confident that lowering class size at the kindergarten level will create a more effective learning environment for all students,” he said. “One-on-one instructional time will obviously increase.” The shift means that the school will be adding a part-time prep-kindergarten teacher. Applicants interested in filling morning prep-kindergarten position may submit a resume to Darren Petschar, Woodland Principal, by 3 p.m. on Thursday. The school will also add a two-hour educational assistant position at Kingsford Middle School,
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NORWAY — The 98th Dickinson County Fair starts this afternoon.
The Upper Peninsula’s most popular fair features Skerbeck Carnival bracelet night from 4 p.m. until close tonight.
The county fair is held annually on Labor Day we
Location, market determine price of gasoline, experts say
IRON MOUNTAIN — Gas prices are determined by location and market, according to the Automobile Association of America.
The price of unleaded regular gasoline in Wisconsin is lower than the price per gallon in the Upper Peninsula, and many
Iron County backs bike path
CRYSTAL FALLS — The Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Region (WUPPDR), in partnership with the Michigan Heritage Route Program and the Michigan State University Extension office, continues to gain support for a proposed county-wide bik
» Full StoryOrganizers need land for shooting victims’ memorial
KINGSFORD — Organizers planning a memorial for the victims of the East Kingsford train bridge shooting July 31 are hoping to talk with property owners about donating land.
They are also seeking the help of experienced contractors to build
Niagara fishing pier
Officials gathered at the park behind Riverside United Methodist Church in Niagara, Wis., for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the new 32-foot, handicap-accessible fishing pier on the Menominee River. The $75,000 pier is just one of many recent
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