News For, By and About People
I would like to talk to you about a subject that may be very touchy for some of you. Please hear me out! I want to talk to you about violence. More to the point, I want to talk about men who use violence against women. Some call it domestic violence, I call it evil.
Q: I’m about to have a baby, and heard that breastfeeding is better for the baby, but I have to go back to work after the baby is born. How do I know what to choose?
LANSING, MI — For the last 12 years, people have had the opportunity to experience the sounds, taste and feel of the Caribbean during the Caribbean Festival celebration of music, culture and food.
LANSING, MI — A local recall committee began circulating petitions in hopes of removing Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero from his seat. Recently, Ingham County’s election committee approved the recall petition language. The committee has 90 days to gather nearly 8,500 signatures.
Some of you might not be familiar with sax player Paul “Shilts” Weimar, but if you are a fan of Down To The Bone, you’ve heard him many times as you listened to one of their CD’s.
So, you are renting an apartment for school? Protect yourself from fire and theft. Renters’ insurance should be considered for college students living on their own.
The Drive for Diversity® program is enjoying a breakout year in just its third season. Drive for Diversity® is an ethnic and gender minority driver and crew member development program run by Access Marketing & Communications.
PHOTO: Jesus Hernandez celebrates his victory at Hickory Motor Speedway
Q: I’m a small business owner with a small marketing budget. Recently I’ve been hearing more about e-mail marketing and am wondering if this is a cost effective and viable way to go about marketing my business?
LANSING, MI — Peter Mabil De Aluel who attended Lansing Community College for two years and now is at Michigan Technical University had a long journey before coming to the United States under the Lost Boys of Sudan program.
[Print edition correction]
In our August 20th issue, we misspelled the name "Preuss". P-R-E-U-S-S is the correct spelling. We apologize if we caused any inconveniences.
LANSING, MI — Preuss Animal House located at 1127 North Cedar Street. It has become a welcome member of Old Town’s growing business and artist community, in a large way.