Mikey 23 Foundation Builds More Than Just Confidence
LANSING, MI — The McKissic family started Mikey 23 Foundation to keep the memory of their son, Michael “Mikey” McKissic II, alive. Photo by Andrew Brewer
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LANSING, MI — The McKissic family started Mikey 23 Foundation to keep the memory of their son, Michael “Mikey” McKissic II, alive. News Spotlight: Shooting Investigation Updated to Homicide
On May 9, 2018 at approximately 7:11 a.m. Lansing Police were dispatched to a shooting in the 700 block of Cleveland St.
Upon arrival, officers locate an unresponsive male (victim, 27 yrs.) subject lying on the ground with apparent gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital with life threatening injuries.
Interpersonal Edge: Practice making the world you want at work
By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Content Agency
Q: The older I get the less I like people. Integrity is missing and kindness is rare. Other than staying home with my dog, how do you look forward to a workplace where a whole lot of people simply suck? I'm not saying some people are not wonderful, but they seem to be the exception.
Jill on Money: Lessons from this year’s tax preparation
By Jill Schlesinger
Tribune Content Agency
Your 2017 taxes are done. Congratulations! But you're not done yet.
Sharing Security With Mom On Mother’s Day
By Vonda VanTil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist
Spring is upon us, and it marks two very popular annual events: Mother’s Day and the release of Social Security’s baby name list! There’s no better time to share some security with the people you love.
MY PET WORLD: Cats can be distracted and redirected toward better behavior too
By Cathy M. Rosenthal
Tribune Content Agency
Dear Cathy,
I have a four-year-old American short-hair female cat. I got her at 8 weeks old from a friend. The problem is, she scratches my upholstered furniture and rugs. She only does it when I am in the room. I have tried sprays, tape and correcting with a spritz of water. I have various scratching posts, which she is not interested in, even when I put catnip on them. Putting towels over things helps a bit, but she usually finds a way around them. Any other ideas? – Carol, via email
Dear Carol,
Sharing Security With Mom On Mother’s Day
By Vonda VanTil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist
Spring is upon us, and it marks two very popular annual events: Mother’s Day and the release of Social Security’s baby name list! There’s no better time to share some security with the people you love.
Movie: Pacific Rim Uprising
John Boyega in a promotional shot for “Pacific Rim: Uprising.” The sequel to 2013’s worldwide hit is bound to upset “America First” supporters with its international agenda.
A Sister’s Pregnancy Surprise One Week After Brother’s Homicide
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ha Hall’s son, Michael Anthony Hall was born on March 16, 2016 at 3:45 am at just 35 weeks. Her brother, Michael “Mikey” McKissic II, was murdered in Lansing, MI on August 1, 2015, just 7 months prior to the birth of his nephew. She believes that it is not a coincidence.
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Excuse me. Are you listening? The Unintentional or Intentional Eavesdropper?
Dear Readers,
It used to always feel wonderful when someone would ask me to meet at a coffee shop for a business meeting. More recently, I am finding that it is better to stay in an office setting depending on the type of conversation that you are going to have. Watching the steam rise from your cup of black coffee with a double shot of expresso, while waiting for your coffee mate to arrive can sometimes turn you into a chatterbox.