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In The News: Armed officer in schools draws concern for some Albion residents
A dozen Albion citizens stood outside Marshall Middle School the morning of March 7 carrying signs protesting the presence of an armed School Resource Officer (SRO) in Marshall schools. Marshall Superintendent Randy Davis said he understands the sensitivity some may have regarding an officer in school and added that he met with Marshall Public Safety Director Jim Schwartz last week to review protocols in regards to the SRO. “I am going to continue to have the SRO in the building,” said Davis. “The police department is not going to let their duly sworn officers any place in the field without having their equipment with them.”
See story on page 7 Gov. Snyder appoints Paul Beardslee to 10th District Court
Gov. Rick Snyder announced March 9 the appointment of Paul K. Beardslee of Marshall to the 10th District Court in Calhoun County following the resignation of Judge John Hallacy. “I’m grateful for the Governor’s appointment,” Beardslee said Wednesday. “I’ll miss the regular contact I now have with my clients, but I look forward to serving all the people of Calhoun County. I’ll strive daily to be fair and impartial and to apply justice for others as I would want it applied to me and mine.” Beardslee must seek election in November 2016 to be retained for the remainder of the four-year term.
See story on page 6 Community members, staff earn Oaklawn's thanks during focus on patient safety Community members and staff members who have contributed to Oaklawn Hospital’s focus on patient safety in the past year will receive a bow of gratitude during an upcoming observance. “So many elements go into the day-to-day work of hundreds of Oaklawn employees when it comes to making sure patients are kept safe,” said Jane Jones, Oaklawn's executive director of organizational excellence. Oaklawn's healthcare professionals will join others across the country as they observe Patient Safety Awareness Week from March 13-19.
See story on page 12 Time to ‘spring forward’
It’s that time of year again, where we “spring forward” as daylight-saving time officially begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 13. Time changes can actually impact a person’s health, sleep habits and lifestyle.
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lbion’s Kids ‘N’ Stuff is crafted just for little people. It is an interactive imagination station. Now, rising to new heights, this spring the children’s museum opened Block Mountain, a building exhibit made possible by funds from Marshall United Way and the Homer Area Community Foundation. Located on the museum’s mezzanine, the exhibit offers a variety of materials for superior fort building. Kids and adults have plenty of space to make castles and other large creations using Builder Boards, Massbricks, Soft Blocks and Stick-Lets. Taking time to play while the kids are away are Executive Director Audrey Dean, left, and Operations Manager Peggy Grigowski. See story on page 2