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Sen. Webber applauds Troy High School senior named U.S. Presidential Scholar

By Pontiac Times | May 13, 2024

LANSING, Mich. — On Monday, Sen. Michael Webber lauded Troy High School senior Aanya Shah for her selection as a 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholar, an honor announced by the U.S. Department of Education.

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Which former Pontiac Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13?

By Pontiac Times | May 12, 2024

These former Pontiac Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13.

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Pontiac Times area weekly mass times

By Pontiac Times | May 11, 2024

The following parishes in the Pontiac Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Rep. Steele criticizes lack of local road funding in transportation budget

By Pontiac Times | May 9, 2024

State Representative Donni Steele voted against the Department of Transportation budget on Wednesday, citing a critical lack of funding for local roads. Instead, the budget allocated $15 million for aerial drones and $3 million for electric bike incentives, neglecting transparency and accountability measures. A recent study ranked Michigan 47th nationally in terms of pavement road quality.

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Headline: Michigan House Democrats Refuse to Vote on Resolution Against Antisemitism

By Pontiac Times | May 8, 2024

State Rep. Donni Steele criticized House Democrats for blocking a vote on her bipartisan resolution to designate May 2 as End Jew-Hatred Day in Michigan. The resolution was introduced in response to ongoing antisemitic incidents in the state. Steele, from Orion Township, stated, “At this point, House Democrat leadership and these radical protestors are one and the same.” She added, “Protestors want to ignore the atrocities Hamas committed against the Israeli people last fall, and House Democrats want to ignore the reality that no protest calling for the destruction of Israel...

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Persephone Ballard, former Stoney Creek High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Softball Championship

By Pontiac Times | May 8, 2024

They open the tournament against Trevecca Nazarene Trojans.

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Emily Beckas, former Avondale High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Softball Championship

By Pontiac Times | May 8, 2024

Her team enters the tournament as a number five seed.

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Which former Pontiac Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 6?

By Pontiac Times | May 5, 2024

These former Pontiac Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 6.

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Pontiac Times area weekly mass times

By Pontiac Times | May 4, 2024

The following parishes in the Pontiac Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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182 coaches at institutions in Oakland County earned $29,412 on average in 2022

By Pontiac Times | May 2, 2024

The average coaching salary at Oakland University, the only institution paying coaches during 2022 in Oakland County, was $97,650, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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Suggested Headline: Sen. Webber Supports $1.6M in Natural Resource Investments for Greater Rochester Area

By Pontiac Times | May 2, 2024

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Michael Webber has voiced his support for a $1.6 million investment in natural resources for the Greater Rochester Area as part of a broader $27.3 million Natural Resources Trust Fund (NRTF) allocation across Michigan. The funding is aimed at park and trail developments and public land acquisitions.Webber, representing Rochester Hills, emphasized the importance of the NRTF in enhancing local recreational opportunities without imposing additional tax burdens. He stated, “This trust fund has proven to be a great tool for investing in our parks and...

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Sen. Webber Introduces Legislation to Boost Healthcare Workforce in Michigan

By Pontiac Times | May 1, 2024

LANSING, Mich. — Senate Health Policy Minority Vice Chair Michael Webber on Wednesday introduced legislation to increase opportunities for licensed public health care workers to transfer out-of-state credentials as part of a larger plan introduced by Senate Republicans to encourage economic growth in Michigan."Michigan needs more health professionals, and we must ensure that bureaucratic red tape is not hindering talented individuals from establishing roots to practice their care in our great state," said Sen. Webber, R-Rochester Hills."My bill will work to remove...

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Rep. Steele Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Anti-Jewish Hate

By Pontiac Times | May 1, 2024

State Rep. Donni Steele, alongside her Republican and Democrat colleagues, introduced a bipartisan resolution condemning ongoing antisemitic hate in Michigan. Steele labeled May 2 as End Jew-Hatred Day in Michigan and stressed the importance of standing against hate towards the Jewish community.Steele emphasized the need to reject those who spread hate towards Jewish individuals, particularly students in the state. She urged her colleagues in the House to unite in denouncing such acts of hate. Steele stated, "Jewish people, especially students, are facing heightened...