For students who will become the first in the family to attend college, the planning process can be particularly emotional and challenging.

The key to being prepared is learning about the college planning calendar. Most two- and four-year schools follow approximately the same admissions schedule every year. ACT offers online checklists for keeping all students on track to a college education. 

School’s almost out for the summer, and kids in the Walbridge area may actually look forward to their next encounter with the “heat” this summer, thanks to 7-Eleven stores’ popular “Operation Chill” program that rewards positive behavior with a cool treat.

Through Operation Chill, law enforcement officers from participating local police and sheriff’s departments can “ticket” youngsters caught in the act of doing something good with Slurpee beverage coupons. Appropriate “offenses” might include helping another person, deterring crime or participating in a positive activity in the community. Each coupon can be redeemed for a small Slurpee drink at participating 7-Eleven stores.