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The Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina 10 Years Later: Losing Mama

Rina Risper11 years ago015 mins

Hurricane Katrina survivor, Mama Carrie Celestine at her 90th birthday celebration at an East Lansing area nursing home in 2013. She is with her daughters Cheryl Celestin (standing) and Pamela Canty.

Courtesy photo

‘Bounce’ to Mid-Michigan’s New Network

Rina Risper11 years ago08 mins

Bernie Mac stars as a famous stand-up comedian living large in Los Angeles with his beautiful wife Wanda (Kellita Smith) in “The Bernie Mac Show”, which was just added to the Bounce TV mid-Michigan lineup. Their world changes when they must take custody of his sister’s three children.

Downtown Owosso Invites You to the Annual ArtWalk Owosso

Rina Risper11 years ago07 mins

Corunna High School living statues are a favorite at ArtWalk Owosso and they will be located throughout the downtown area. Courtesy photo

News Briefs: YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS ACADEMY and REFUGEE DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Rina Risper11 years ago06 mins

Local news briefs

Excuse me, are you listening? 14-17

Rina Risper11 years ago04 mins

Rina Risper, President & Publisher of

The New Citizens Press

Your Other 8 Hours: How to leave your company to your children

Rina Risper11 years ago016 mins

By Robert Pagliarini,

Tribune Content Agency

In my financial planning practice, I work with many clients who own closely held, private, companies. As many are nearing their retirement years, a big focus of our work is planning the exit strategy for their family business. While a lot of the discussion is technical (e.g., how to maximize the value, how can we best minimize tax), a good deal of what we discuss, at least initially, is centered on a discussion regarding if they should transfer it to their children and how.

Coping With College Loans Paying them down, managing their financial impact

Rina Risper11 years ago09 mins

By Jose S. Yanez

Are student loans holding our economy back? Certainly America has recovered from the last recession, but this is an interesting question nonetheless.

Black Lives AND Police Lives Both Matter

Rina Risper11 years ago09 mins

By Earl Ofari Hutchinson

New America Media

It’s not, and never should have been, an either or proposition to say black lives matter or police lives matter. The slaying of a police officer must and should be denounced with the same vigor, passion and outrage as the unwarranted slaying of an unarmed African-American.

TAX SOLUTIONS: Tried Calling the IRS Lately?

Rina Risper11 years ago04 mins

By A.J. Gross, C.P.A., E.A.

If you tried calling the IRS lately, you were likely either on hold for a long time or you were disconnected and told to call back later. You are not alone. Customer service at the IRS has declined significantly over the past year.

Interpersonal Edge: Collaboration trumps independence in the workplace

Rina Risper11 years ago07 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Content Agency

Q: I’m hard-working, thorough and extremely competent, so it frustrates me how often co-workers drop the ball. My boss says I need to work with my team better, but they don’t know as much as I do. How can I can improve teamwork and still maintain my productivity?

Executive Director Rashmi Travis to lead a bright future for the Women’s Center of Greater Lansing

Travel: Discovering Art, Architecture, and Culture at the Grand Rapids Art Museum

UPDATE**FOUND* Missing 12-year-old from Lansing

East Lansing Man Arraigned on Felony Charges Following Alleged Incident at MSU’s Wells Hall

Jury Finds Melvin Barhite Guilty in Nursing Home Sexual Assault and Sex Offender Registry Violations

Former East Lansing Councilmember Dana Watson Alleges Discriminatory Exclusion by City Manager

Michigan group pushes to get big money out of politics

Study finds emotional support lowers incarceration risk for foster youth