Ontonagon searches for substitutes

ONTONAGON — The difficulty in finding substitute teachers on often short notice is a problem faced by many school districts. In an attempt to solve this problem in Ontonagon, the Ontonagon Area School Board this week decided to add to the staff a long-term substitute teacher. Superintendent Jim Bobula was authorized to hire a long-term sub who would assist with ninth grade and be available for other needs as they arise. Bobula said he or she would cover any class.

Tuesday’s board meeting opened with the swearing in of a new member, Joshua Yaklyvich, of Rockland, by board president Tanya Weisin...