A Southwest Michigan community is rallying around its high school in hopes of keeping the doors open amidst serious financial strain.

The Benton Harbor City Commission approved a “fresh start resolution” last week that would help to forgive the district’s debt in hopes of preventing the closure of Benton Harbor High School. This move comes after the Benton Harbor School Board rejected the state’s proposal to close the high school.

As Michigan Radio reports the state has cited the district’s $18.4 million debt as the reason behind the recommendation to close the school.

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