Tuscola Today

Caro Community Schools board of education enlists help of Michigan Association of School Boards for superintendent search

Posted by Bill Petzold on December 12, 2013 | 0 Comment

By Bill Petzold Editor CARO — The Caro Community Schools board of education listened to three presentations Monday by representatives for companies that assist schools with superintendent searches. John Males of Michigan Association of School Boards, Dr. Tim Edwards of Michigan Leadership Institute and Dr. Larry Allen of NorthStar Staffing, Inc. spoke. Each was allotted a half... Read more »

4-H barn fire appears accidental

Posted by Bill Petzold on December 11, 2013 | 0 Comment

By Megan Decker Staff Writer CARO — One of three Tuscola County 4-H barns located at the Tuscola County Fairgrounds sustained major damage as a result of a fire during the early morning hours on Friday. Over 90 percent of the barn was damaged during the blaze, which began at approximately 2:30 a.m. The fire initially was reported by a driver for Michigan Sugar Company. The barn... Read more »

Vassar, Millington school districts will share superintendent for second semester

Posted by Bill Petzold on December 11, 2013 | 0 Comment

By Megan Decker Staff Writer VASSAR — The Vassar School Board entered into an agreement with the Millington Community School District to share the services of its superintendent for the second semester 2013-2014 term. Vassar Superintendent Thomas Palmer will serve on an interim basis as both the superintendent for Vassar Public Schools and Millington Community Schools from Jan.... Read more »

Tuscola County Commissioners look to balance 2014 budget

Posted by Bill Petzold on December 11, 2013 | 0 Comment

By Mary Drier Staff Writer CARO — Just when Tuscola County Commissioners figured they had the 2014 general fund budget ready for approval at Thursday morning’s 7:30 meeting, new issues arose. At Monday’s committee meeting, Undersheriff Glen Skrent explained the department needs new software to make booking and inmate tracking more efficient. “The system we have... Read more »