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Wortz proposes bill requiring secretary of state resignation when seeking new office

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Aug 27, 2025

State Representative Jennifer Wortz has introduced House Bill 4819, which would require the Michigan Secretary of State to resign immediately upon seeking another elected or appointed office.

Michigan House approves highway naming bill honoring Deputy Sheriff William Butler Jr

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Aug 20, 2025

State Representative Jennifer Wortz announced that the Michigan House of Representatives has passed Senate Bill 70, which would rename a section of M-34 in Hillsdale County as the Deputy Sheriff William Butler, Jr.

Rep. Wortz criticizes lack of transparency in omnibus bill process

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Jul 30, 2025

State Representative Jennifer Wortz of Coldwater has issued a statement regarding the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” The bill is currently under discussion in the Michigan House of Representatives.

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Branch County Education: 5,425 white students were enrolled in schools in 2024-25 school year

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Jul 29, 2025

In Branch County schools, 82.8% of students enrolled identified as white in the 2024-25 school year.

Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 75.3% of St. Joseph County's student body in 2024-25 school year

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Jul 28, 2025

There were 7,149 white students enrolled in St. Joseph County schools in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

Rep. Wortz urges Branch County residents' input on new power line project

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Jul 28, 2025

State Rep. Jennifer Wortz (R-Quincy) has called on Branch County residents to provide feedback to ITC Michigan regarding a new power line project that will run through private properties in the county.

201 multiracial students enrolled in Branch County schools in 2024-25 school year

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Jul 24, 2025

In Branch County schools, 3.1% of students enrolled identified as multiracial in the 2024-25 school year.

How many multiracial students were enrolled in St. Joseph County schools in 2024-25 school year?

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Jul 23, 2025

In St. Joseph County schools, 4.5% of students enrolled identified as multiracial in the 2024-25 school year.

How many American Indian students were enrolled in Branch County schools in 2024-25 school year?

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Jul 19, 2025

There were eight American Indian students enrolled in Branch County schools in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

St. Joseph County Education: 19 American Indian students were enrolled in schools in 2024-25 school year

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Jul 18, 2025

There were 19 American Indian students enrolled in St. Joseph County schools in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

How many Hispanic students were enrolled in Branch County schools in 2024-25 school year?

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Jul 14, 2025

In Branch County schools, 11.5% of students enrolled identified as Hispanic in the 2024-25 school year.

St. Joseph County Education: 1,510 Hispanic students were enrolled in schools in 2024-25 school year

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Jul 13, 2025

In St. Joseph County schools, 15.9% of students enrolled identified as Hispanic in the 2024-25 school year.

2 Hawaiian students enrolled in Branch County schools in 2024-25 school year

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Jul 9, 2025

There were two Hawaiian students enrolled in Branch County schools in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

How many Hawaiian students were enrolled in St. Joseph County schools in 2024-25 school year?

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Jul 8, 2025

There were nine Hawaiian students enrolled in St. Joseph County schools in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

Enrollment Analysis: African American students comprised 1.9% of Branch County's student body in 2024-25 school year

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Jul 4, 2025

In Branch County schools, 1.9% of students enrolled identified as African American in the 2024-25 school year.

332 African American students enrolled in St. Joseph County schools in 2024-25 school year

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Jul 3, 2025

In St. Joseph County schools, 3.5% of students enrolled identified as African American in the 2024-25 school year.

Rep. Wortz criticizes Michigan Senate Democrats over missed budget deadline

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Jul 3, 2025

State Representative Jennifer Wortz criticized Democratic leaders in the Michigan Senate for leaving Lansing on the day of Michigan's statutory budget deadline.

Which St. Joseph County school had largest enrollment in 2024-25 school year?

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Jul 2, 2025

In the 2024-25 school year, Sturgis High School experienced the largest enrollment among St. Joseph County schools.

Branch County Schools: Coldwater High School welcomed most students in 2024-25 school year

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Jul 1, 2025

In the 2024-25 school year, Coldwater High School experienced the largest enrollment among Branch County schools.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in St. Joseph County in week ending June 21?

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Jun 30, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout St. Joseph County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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