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LANSING — Okemos High School and East Lansing High School remain the top two schools in the region in this month’s U.S. News & World Report rankings.The report ranks schools nationally, statewide and in metropolitan areas based on criteria such as graduation rates, college readiness and test scores. The report also takes into account how diverse the student population is.Okemos and East Lansing still rank in the top 50 statewide, despite dropping a spot from last year’s statewide rankings. Haslett High School placed third in the region, taking away Williamston High School’s previous spot.Here are the top 10 Lansing area…

FirstBank Southwest named one of American Banker’s 2024 Best Banks to Work ForFirstBank Southwest (FBSW) has been named one of the Best Banks to Work For in 2024. American Banker partnered with Best Companies Group to identify banks that excel in creating positive and supportive workplaces for their employees, according to a news release.The two-step award process consists of an evaluation of each participating bank’s workplace policies, practices and demographics, representing approximately 25% of the total rating. 75% of the evaluations are employee surveys aimed at assessing individual employees’ experiences and attitudes about the workplace. The total score determined the…

(This story has been updated to reflect that former Florida congressman Matt Gaetz withdrew his bid for attorney general.)WASHINGTON − There was a time in American politics when allegations of sexual misconduct would end a political career.But accusations of sexual misdeeds are not a roadblock to landing a high-powered job in Donald Trump’s new administration.A woman who worked as a live-in nanny for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, has accused him of groping her when she was 23. Kennedy, a member of one of America’s most storied political dynasties, said…

U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Elementary and Middle School rankings include several public schools in Oconee County, and Jefferson has two schools on the list.The Oconee County School District has multiple schools ranked in the top 100 in Georgia, attesting to the quality education provided to students in the area.”The ranking methodology focused on assessing the status of students at or above proficiency in math and reading/language arts, taking into account students’ backgrounds and performance in core subjects,” U.S. News wrote in the report. .According to U.S. News, which are the best elementary schools in the Athens area?Ranking…

Three Savannah-area schools have been named to U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Middle Schools rankings.The area is home to multiple schools ranked in Georgia’s top 100, attesting to the quality education provided to students in the area.”The ranking methodology focused on assessing the status of students at or above proficiency in math and reading/language arts, taking into account students’ backgrounds and performance in core subjects,” U.S. News wrote in the report. .According to U.S. News, which are the best middle schools in the Savannah area?Ranked No. 52 is Esther F. Garrison School of the Arts in Savannah, Savannah-Chatham…

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce holds Lilac City Paranormal Ribbon CuttingROCHESTER — The Chamber held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for new member Lilac City Paranormal Activity on Oct. 28 at 15 Garfield Street in Farmington. Lilac City Paranormal is a small, dedicated group of volunteers led by mediums who are committed to moving souls to their next destination with dignity and respect. They conduct historical research prior to an investigation and document evidence using field-tested techniques. There is no service fee, but donations for equipment are appreciated. For more information or to inquire about research, please contact Jennifer Batchelder at 603-498-6226…

Augusta is still recovering from the damage caused by Hurricane Helen, but the spotlight is shining brightly on Augusta ahead of Thanksgiving.U.S. News & World Report recently ranked the 150 Best Places to Live in America, and Augusta was ranked 85th, one of three cities on the list.Cities in the rankings are evaluated using data from sources such as the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI, U.S. Department of Labor, and U.S. News’ own internal resources.The data was categorized into various metrics (healthcare, affordability, well-being, etc.) and evaluated using a methodology determined by Americans’ preferences. The percentage weighting for each index follows…

The U.S. News and World report uses factors such as affordability, health care, well-being, retiree taxes, desirability, and the job market to determine which cities are best for recent retirees. did.Using data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Department of Labor, the U.S. Census Bureau, and internal sources including surveys of people nearing retirement age (ages 45-59) and people of retirement age (age 60 and older), U.S. News and World Report ranked first. 150 cities for retirees.Here are the rankings of cities in Nevada, the top 10 cities and the top 10 in the West:Is Reno a good…

This week, I cleaned out the dining table at my son’s house, which has been my “office” since he was displaced by the flooding from Hurricanes Helen and Milton, and sat down to write a shopping list. turkey. ham. vegetables. Ingredients for pies, sides, and vegetarian/vegan options. drink. plate. cup. Garbage bag. Mimosa with orange juice and champagne. . .As I was accomplishing the obvious and contemplating the forgotten, my eyes fell on the surface of the shaker table in front of me, a part of my life that has been a part of my life for as long as…

U.S. News and World Report used factors such as quality of life, job market, cost of living, and desirability to determine the best cities to live. These categories include indicators such as crime rates, air quality, migration trends, and surveys.U.S. News & World Report ranked the top 150 most livable cities using data and inside information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Department of Labor, and the U.S. Census Bureau.Learn more about how U.S. News and World Report ranks this ranking.Here are the rankings of cities in Nevada, the top 10 cities and the top 10 in the…