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A police department in Michigan's Upper Peninsula has been ordered to release its full policy on the use of force after failing to convince the state appeals court that portions should be concealed from the public.
Michigan's appeals court has ruled that Sault St. Marie, a municipality on its Upper Peninsula, must release an unredacted version of its police department's use of force policy.
Zeeland Public Schools taps curriculum administrator as first female superintendent Updated Apr 21, 2021; Posted Apr 21, 2021 Brandi-Lyn Mendham was selected to be the next superintendent of Zeeland Public Schools. (Photo provided by Zeeland Public Schools) Facebook Share ZEELAND, MI – Becoming superintendent of Zeeland Public Schools wasn’t always Brandi-Lyn Mendham’s plan. She said her current role as the district’s assistant superintendent of curriculum is her “dream job.” But when Zeeland Superintendent Cal De Kuiper announced he would retire at the end of this school year a...
ZEELAND — Zeeland Public Schools has found its next superintendent. The school board voted unanimously Friday evening to enter into contract negotiations with current Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum Brandi-Lyn Mendham for the position. Mendham has worked at ZPS since 2014 and will be the first woman to serve as superintendent in the district. “It's an incredible honor to be named superintendent of ZPS,” Mendham said. “I'm humbled, honored and proud to lead such an amazing team and serve a dedicated (board) as we work collaboratively to continue to do what's best for the child...
2021 Soo Film Festival calls for entries Contributed SAULT STE. MARIE — Soo Film Festival is set to return Sept. 15-19 for its 2021 edition and is calling for entries starting March 8. Films will screen at the Soo Theatre and Bayliss Public Library. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, dates and venues are subject to change. “This has certainly been a trying year for most of us,” said festival president Jason Markstrom. “We look forward to coming together to celebrate the cinema and strength of the Great Lakes and beyond.” Documentary and all genres of fiction, feature and shorts, w...