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GENESEE COUNTY, Michigan -- At least five ballot proposals will go before area voters in November.

Tuesday was the deadline for local communities to submit proposals to the Genesee County Clerk's Office for the Nov. 4 ballot.

GENESEE COUNTY, Michigan -- At least five ballot proposals will go before area voters in November.

Tuesday was the deadline for local communities to submit proposals to the Genesee County Clerk's Office for the Nov. 4 ballot.

Flint Journal extras: See below for a district-by-district comparison of the graduation rates.

GENESEE COUNTY, Michigan -- About one in every six high-schoolers in Genesee County did not graduate in four years, according to 2007 data released Monday by the state of Michigan.

It's a significant drop from previous graduation rates, partly because state officials are using a new formula -- which they say gives a more accurate account of how many students graduate on time.

Some school officials say isn't a fair assessment. They believe their districts are being punished for helping students who need it the most: those in alternative education programs.

Flint Journal extras: See below for a district-by-district comparison of the graduation rates.

GENESEE COUNTY, Michigan -- About one in every six high-schoolers in Genesee County did not graduate in four years, according to 2007 data released Monday by the state of Michigan.

It's a significant drop from previous graduation rates, partly because state officials are using a new formula -- which they say gives a more accurate account of how many students graduate on time.

Some school officials say it isn't a fair assessment. They believe their districts are being punished for helping students who need it the most: those in alternative education programs.

Ryan Garza | The Flint JournalThe Fenton home of Michael and Melissa Zelyez shows part of the $100,000 in damage it sustained in last year's tornado.

FENTON, Michigan-- Marriages were renewed and babies were born. Neighbors who didn't know each other became friends.

The tornado that roared through Fenton one year ago todaysun cut a $5.2-million swath of destruction, but some positive events emerged in its aftermath.

HOLLY -- Saving energy is going to mean more than just turning off the lights and lowering the heat in Holly school buildings.

According to Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services Steve Lenar, implementing the results of an upcoming energy study will involve a curriculum and energy-saving activities that include students, parents, teachers, school staff and administrators.

FENTON, Michigan -- Two volunteer groups hope that by combining their efforts now, they'll be able to bring tidings of comfort and joy to several senior citizens in April.

Christmas in Action of Holly and Christmas in Action of Fenton have banded together under the name Tri-County Christmas in Action and plan a golf outing, their first fundraiser together, Sept. 19 at Fenton Farms Golf Club.

Vera HoganPastor Ed Pedley of First Baptist Church of Holly and Jacqueline Ochs, business banking officer serving The State Bank, have announced the merger of the Holly and Fenton Christmas in Action groups, now called Tri-County Christmas in Action. The newly formed group is planning its first fundraiser together, a golf outing, Sept. 19 at Fenton Farms.