Monroe County Community College News
Browse past news stories for Monroe County Community College in Monroe, MI:
- Council authorizes sale of land for battlefield park (The Monroe Evening News)
posted on November 17, 2009 at 05:20:29 pm
Plans to purchase 3.52 acres of vacant land for the River Raisin battlefield site now have the official endorsement of the Monroe City Council. - The race is on for electricity-powered vehicles (NBC 24 Toledo)
posted on November 17, 2009 at 02:55:33 pm
The race to electricity-powered vehicles is on Tuesday at Monroe County Community College. - SMCC’s Division 6 semifinal 1 p.m. Saturday in Jackson (The Monroe Evening News)
posted on November 17, 2009 at 05:16:28 am
St. Mary Catholic Central’s Division 6 state playoff game has been scheduled at 1 p.m. Saturday at Withington Stadium in Jackson. The Falcons (11-1) play Constantine (10-2). The winner will advance to the state championship game at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 27 at Ford Field. - Owens to start nursing school (The Toledo Blade)
posted on November 11, 2009 at 10:40:41 am
By MEGHAN GILBERT-CUNNINGHAM BLADE STAFF WRITER Owens Community College is creating a separate school of nursing to help it regain national accreditation for its registered nursing program. Changing the format from the current nursing department within the school of health sciences to its own stand-alone school will help pull resources together and address issues, Owens Vice Provost Renay Scott ... - Learning Bank Network launched in Orchard East (The Monroe Evening News)
posted on November 10, 2009 at 05:19:50 pm
Renovations to turn a former Monroe Bank & Trust branch into a community learning center are just beginning, but the idea appears to be paying early dividends. - Fifth-graders stump the stars in charity event (The Monroe Evening News)
posted on November 8, 2009 at 09:04:50 am
Ed Sommerville has faced some big obstacles as an offensive lineman for the Southern Michigan Timberwolves football team. Big No. 77 on the team blocks 400-pound lineman opposite him on the field and has tough drills in practice. - H1N1 flu clinic being held today (The Monroe Evening News)
posted on November 7, 2009 at 09:04:51 am
The Monroe County Health Department will hold an H1N1 (swine) flu vaccination clinic from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at Monroe County Community College, 1555 S. Raisinville Rd. - MCCC bowling to debut Saturday (The Monroe Evening News)
posted on November 6, 2009 at 05:16:48 pm
What a way to start. The new Monroe County Community College bowling team makes its debut Saturday and Sunday against some terrific competition. - Country's Justin Moore here Nov. 20 (The Toledo Blade)
posted on November 5, 2009 at 12:35:53 pm
Country performer Justin Moore will appear at 8 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Erie Street Theater, 237 South Erie St. The singer/songwriter has opened for Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, and ZZ Top. His recordings include "Back That Thing Up," and "Small Town USA." Opening the show will be Rodney Parker & Liberty Beach. Tickets are $15 in advance from 800-514-ETIX, $16.50 the day of show, and $25 for VIP ... - Upcoming H1N1 vaccination clinics (The Monroe Evening News)
posted on November 3, 2009 at 05:20:46 pm
Noon to 6 p.m. Thursday at Dundee High School, 420 Ypsilanti St., Dundee. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Monroe County Community College, 1555 S. Raisinville Rd. - Local Sports: Cramer leads Concordia (The Monroe Evening News)
posted on October 31, 2009 at 08:02:11 am
ANN ARBOR — Ida graduate Kyrie Cramer scored 14 points Friday night as the Concordia University women’s basketball team won its season-opener 84-56 over Holy Cross College. - Agencies start push for census participation (The Monroe Evening News)
posted on October 30, 2009 at 04:20:13 pm
It’s almost time again to take roll call. Every 10 years, the United States tries to count every resident. In March, U.S. Census forms will be mailed to every household in America. - MCCC trustee, former commissioner Thayer seeking 55th District House seat (The Monroe Evening News)
posted on October 29, 2009 at 04:05:04 pm
Mary Kay Thayer, a Monroe County Community College trustee with a history of holding other elective local posts, is seeking the Republican nomination for the 55th District seat in the Michigan House of Representatives. - Clinics for H1N1 shots are planned in Monroe County (The Toledo Blade)
posted on October 28, 2009 at 08:51:38 am
By MARK REITER BLADE STAFF WRITER TEMPERANCE - Hoping to have a sufficient supply of the H1N1 vaccine available, Monroe County health officials have scheduled immunization clinics for November and December. Dr. Rebecca Head, health officer of the Monroe County Health Department, said the agency's plan to host seven clinics is contingent on H1N1 vaccination supplies being available. The ... - H1N1 flu vaccines will be available (The Monroe Evening News)
posted on October 27, 2009 at 04:19:52 pm
The long-awaited H1N1 Influenza A (swine) flu vaccinations will be offered at several locations in Monroe County to targeted groups recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). - Guns on campus? Maybe, maybe not (The Monroe Evening News)
posted on October 27, 2009 at 04:19:42 pm
If it becomes legal to bring a handgun into a college classroom, Holly Self of Monroe could be packing heat in her backpack. The 26-year-old said she supports a bill being debated in the state Legislature that would allow college students 21 and older to carry loaded handguns into classrooms. - ELECTION 2009: Flat Rock City Council (The News-Herald)
posted on October 27, 2009 at 01:02:29 pm
FLAT ROCK — Residents will have six choices on the general election ballot for three four-year seats on the City Council. - YOU HAVEN'T LIVED HERE UNTIL ...: You learn about the state's American Indian heritage (Detroit Free Press)
posted on October 25, 2009 at 07:19:17 am
WHO ARE THE AMERICAN INDIANS OF MICHIGAN? Here's a list of the federally recognized tribes in Michigan: Bay Mills Chippewa Indian Community Grand Traverse Bay Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Hannahville Indian Community (Upper Peninsula) - Program aims to bust much-believed myths (The Monroe Evening News)
posted on October 23, 2009 at 04:20:12 pm
— Evening News photo by DANIELLE PORTTEUS Diane Docis, coordinator of the Sexual Assault Education Program at the University of Toledo, spoke to Monroe County Community College students and staff at the Whitman Center Thursday about intimate partner and domestic violence. - ELECTION: Number of candidates vie for Vermilion Council seats (The Morning Journal)
posted on October 23, 2009 at 05:54:49 am
VERMILION — Vermilion voters will have a variety of candidates to pick from for the seven-member Vermilion City Council. - Drama recalls horrors of Katrina (The Toledo Blade)
posted on October 22, 2009 at 12:16:46 pm
By NANCIANN CHERRY BLADE STAFF WRITER A drama inspired by Hurricane Katrina makes its regional debut next week at Ohio Northern University in Ada. Lisa Brenner and Suzanne Trauth based Katrina: the K Word on interviews they conducted with New Orleans residents in 2007, two years after 80 percent of that city was flooded when the levees failed from storm surge and damage by the hurricane. Called ... - ELECTION 2009: Taylor mayor (The News-Herald)
posted on October 22, 2009 at 11:30:45 am
TAYLOR — A City Councilman is challenging the mayor for his job. - Nuke pills raise questions, concerns (The Monroe Evening News)
posted on October 21, 2009 at 04:19:51 pm
For Cynthia Scott, state distribution of potassium iodide tablets to area residents provides little comfort that her family will be safe during a serious accident at the Fermi 2 nuclear power plant. - Monroe candidates meet with voters (The Monroe Evening News)
posted on October 20, 2009 at 04:19:56 pm
—Evening News photo by BRYAN BOSCH City council candidate Chris Bica talks with River Park Plaza residents Becky Myland (left) and Louise Shekell Monday night in the social hall of the River Park Plaza. - Speaker: Key to good parenting is to stay positive (The Monroe Evening News)
posted on October 18, 2009 at 08:05:04 am
Bill Sanders thinks one of the keys to being a successful parent is to look at all things optimistically. "You have to find ways to stay full of hope and optimism as a parent," he said. - Two meetings planned about radiation pills (The Monroe Evening News)
posted on October 17, 2009 at 08:05:10 am
The Michigan Department of Community Health will hold information sessions for the public Tuesday about the distribution of potassium iodide pills to residents living near DTE Energy’s Fermi 2 nuclear plant. - CROSS COUNTRY: Girls take third at second jamboree (Ile Camera)
posted on October 15, 2009 at 05:18:14 pm
Grosse Ile’s girls’ cross country team finished third at Tuesday’s second Huron League jamboree thanks to three top-20 finishes. - State’s high court weighs benefits for gay couples married out of N.Y. (The Journal News)
posted on October 14, 2009 at 03:19:59 pm
ALBANY - The state Court of Appeals on Tuesday heard arguments on whether Westchester County and the state can legally extend benefits to same-sex couples married in other states. - Accrediting panel drops Owens RN program (The Toledo Blade)
posted on October 13, 2009 at 09:38:44 am
By MEGHAN GILBERT-CUNNINGHAM BLADE STAFF WRITER Owens Community College lost national accreditation for its registered nursing program from an organization that had recognized the program for 35 years. The education level of its nursing faculty and inability to show effectiveness led to the loss of accreditation from the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. There was "tremendous ... - Cross Country: SMCC conquers mud to take title (The Monroe Evening News)
posted on October 11, 2009 at 08:01:29 am
It’s a muddy tradition. Rain always seems to fall the night before the St. Mary Catholic Central Cross Country Invitational at Monroe County Community College.