Safiya Merchant
BattleCreek Enquirer
Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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Prisons winning funding race with schools in Michigan
Michigan is one of seven states nationwide whose spending on jails and prisons has increased more than five times as rapidly as spending on public schools. → Read More
Report: Michigan 10th worst in nation for education
A new national report indicates that while overall childhood well-being has increased in Michigan, the state of education is worsening, with Michigan ranking 10th-worst in the nation for children's education. → Read More
Kalamazoo area food bank finds bug larvae in cereal
The Food Bank of South Central Michigan has warned Kalamazoo area families to throw out boxes of Frosted Mini-Wheats. → Read More
Students say ‘hats off’ to aid Kalamazoo shooting victim Abbie Kopf
Dozens of students piled into the Harper Creek Middle School gym Friday to show their support for classmate Abigail Kopf. → Read More
Service stresses love for Kalamazoo shooting victims
Pastor seeks prayers for the 6 dead and 2 wounded as well as forgiveness for alleged shooter and his family. → Read More
Mom: Daughter told attire may be 'distracting to boys'
A Marshall, Mich. middle school parent was outraged after her daughter was told by one of her teachers that her outfit could be "distracting to boys." → Read More
Marshall student told attire may be 'distracting to boys'
Marshall Middle School parent outraged by dress-code infraction: Daughter told outfit could be 'distracting to boys' → Read More
Scandal-plagued archbishop leaving B.C.
Controversial retired priest volunteering at St. Philip is leaving immediately, parishioners were told today → Read More
64 middle-school robotics teams battle in Battle Creek
Gov. Rick Snyder spoke to the kids and their families, describing the day as a rock concert for nerds. → Read More
2 Michigan teens killed when car crashes into tree
Authorities say two high school students have died following a crash in southern Michigan. The Calhoun County → Read More
Homer schools locked down over parent carrying gun
The Homer Community School District went under a hard lockdown Monday when a parent showed up with a holstered gun. → Read More
After 30 years, Olivet College brings back marching band
After going without a marching band for more than 30 years, Olivet College has brought back its marching band to perform at football games. → Read More
COD faculty wants Breuder placed on immediate leave
The College of DuPage Faculty Association is calling on the board of trustees to place President Robert Breuder on immediate administrative leave "until all the issues related to investigations by state and federal agencies are resolved." → Read More
Fans pick their favorite in 'I Love Lake County' song search
Waukegan resident Dylan Kroll has been selected as the Fan Vote Winner in the Visit Lake County ‘I Love Lake County" song search. → Read More
Glenbard West student stands up against bullying
Glenbard West High School senior Molly Hernandez knows how hurtful bullies can be. But she also has learned to stand up for herself and that knowledge has landed her a spot in an anti-bullying program this week in Seattle. → Read More
Dawn Patrol: Hawks win in 3 OT; DCFS investigating Arlington Hts. girl's death
3-overtime win for Blackhawks. DCFS investigating death of Arlington Heights toddler. Car strikes home in Elgin, police find no driver. 20 new stores named for Aurora outlet mall expansion. Trial begins for driver in fatal Lisle crash. DuPage Water Commission turnaround: it's cutting water rates about 2%. Naperville doctor apprehended by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Buffalo Grove approves… → Read More
Car strikes home in Elgin, police find no driver
A car struck an Elgin home Tuesday, but authorities could not find its driver, officials said. Around 5:53 p.m., police and fire officials responded to the intersection of Locust Street and Crystal Avenue for an accident where a car struck a house, according to a news release. → Read More
Images: An Hour in West Chicago
We spent about an hour roaming around West Chicago photographing things that caught our eye. → Read More
Glen Ellyn police officers buy distraught local boy a new tablet
A few Glen Ellyn police officers recently went the extra mile to put a smile on the face of a local boy. → Read More
Development proposals could bring new businesses to Glen Ellyn
Several development proposals are in the works that could provide Glen Ellyn residents with new places to shop, eat and live. → Read More