September 16, 2026

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Rina Risper

Retire Smart: Don’t forget your mid-year check-up

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By Jill Schlesinger
Tribune Media Services
 
 My father spent most of his career as an options trader on the floor of the American Stock Exchange (AMEX) before anyone knew what a derivative was and when Wall Street was a simpler place. Dad did not end up a trader because he wanted to get rich. His best friend from college was working on the New York Stock Exchange and encouraged him to ditch his job in retail and swap it for one with better hours

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MISSING CHILD

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  MARISSA BOLLES
15 YEARS OLD 

5’3 and 130 lbs
 
Brown Hair
Blue Eyes
Dimple in her Chin
Last seen wearing black wearing a black 
tank top  and blue jean cutoffs
 
LAST KNOWN LOCATION:
HER GRANDMOTHER’S HOUSE ON 
EATON RAPIDS ROAD, LANSING, MI AREA
 
IF YOU SEE HER OR HAVE ANY INFORMATION
REGARDING HER WHEREABOUTS
PLEASE CALL THE
INGHAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT AT 
517-676-5444
 
THIS IS A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT SPONSORED BY THE NEW CITIZENS PRESS COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK (TNCP CAN)

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Fast Facts

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BY  STAFF WRITER
 
 
What’s better than reading a good book on a summer day? How about reading it in one of Michigan’s gorgeous state parks?
 
The Capital Area District Library is helping make that scenario a reality for local residents by participating in Park & Read, a program sponsored by the Library of Michigan and Michigan Department of Natural Resources. 

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The Legacy Project: Stories of African Americans in Okemos: Carrie L. Owens: A Teacher’s Story (This is a series in honor of The New Citizens Press’ 2012 anniversary)

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By Nadine Defensor 
 
There are many who pursue a bachelor’s degree in Education and some who go on to receive a teaching certificate. However, to become a devoted and passionate educator, who would make a profound difference in a child’s life is a completely different route to take. It takes commitment, dedication and patience to see a child grow to his or her fullest potential.

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Movie Review: “Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted”

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This funny movie will keep both adults and children laughing.  Courtesy photo

 

Studio:     Dreamworks (85 mins)

Plot:     Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Gloria the Hippo, and Melman the Giraffe are still fighting to get home to New York and join a traveling circus takes which them through Europe.

Cast:     Ben Stiller, Jada Pinkett Smith, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Frances McDormand, Sacha Baron Cohen, Cedric the Entertainer, Bryan Cranston, Jessica Chastain, Martin

Rating:     PG

 

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As I See It…. The Opinion Column for you: I am an American

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By Amina Mohamed
 
On September 11, 2001, I was in my 5th grade music class, when the school principal made an announcement over the intercom about a tragic event that was taking place in New York City. I had no idea what was going on. Clearly, I thought this did not affect me. I went back to staring at the sheet of music in front me. 

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Is Our Centuries-Old Ballot Out of Date?

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Illustration by Andy Schuler
 
By Aaron Hamlin,
The Center for Election Science
 
Something Old
 
Michigan voters adore Republicans and Democrats. What else explains the way these two parties completely dominate Michigan government? Alternatives find their way to the ballot, so voters obviously have options.

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Faith

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By Charissa Patterson-Martinez
 
Faith is a powerful tool that we all possess, yet we do not use the power effectively or efficiently enough.  Really, what is the worst that can happen? At best, those things that we desire most come to be. This is good as long as it is legal, not lethal, not done maliciously to hurt others and is positive, right? 

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Excuse me, are you listening? 11-12

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Dear Readers,
 
In the June 3, 2012 –  June 16, 2012 edition we did a story entitled “The Legacy Project: Stories of Lansing’s African American Families: Lonnie Johnson”.  I am so sorry to say that he passed away on June 23, 2012.

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