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State Fire Marshal Urges Safety with Fireworks Buy from State-Certified Retailers

Rina Risper12 years ago09 mins

With the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, State Fire Marshal Richard Miller today urges consumers to use extreme caution when using any type of fireworks especially the more powerful consumer-grade devices such as firecrackers, bottle rockets, sky lanterns, and Roman candles; and to buy only from state-certified retailers.

TAX SOLUTIONS: Injured Spouse Tax Relief

Rina Risper12 years ago04 mins

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

Your spouse owes outstanding federal or state debt. You are not responsible for your spouse’s debts. If you file joint taxes with your spouse, the tax refund will be garnished and used to pay the outstanding debt. The outstanding debt can be back IRS taxes, back state or city taxes, back child support, unpaid student loans, or any other unpaid federal obligations. You have two options to stop your refund from being garnished.

Island Conference –A Glimpse of Michigan’s Future

Rina Risper12 years ago07 mins

By Rick Garcia

The 34th Mackinac Policy Conference convened more than 1,500 professionals, government leaders, CEOs and media on the island- a scaled down version of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Rick Steves: Navigating European airports

Rina Risper12 years ago08 mins

By Rick Steves

Tribune Content Agency

Sometimes I wonder why I lug my bag through airports, following my own recommendation to pack light enough to carry on and avoid checking any bags on international flights. It can be a drag, dragging your bag through airports. But when scrambling with last-minute changes in flight plans, those without checked bags are far more nimble.

HUD grants help to get marginalized groups involved in the Government process in the greater Lansing area

Rina Risper12 years ago08 mins

The Community Reinvestment Fund Board just announced the award of the latest round of HUD grants to numerous groups here in the Tri-County region. Those grants, ranging up to $10,000, were awarded by the Board to fund projects which are designed to encourage “marginalized” group members to begin to participate in greater numbers in the government planning and decision-making processes which affect us all here in this Tri-County region.

After Frigid Winter of 2013 Left Many Without Electricity – BWL Will Adopt All CRT and MPSC Recommendations

Rina Risper12 years ago05 mins

J. Peter Lark, General Manager of the Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL), announced to the BWL Board of Commissioners that all recommendations made by the Community Review Team (CRT) and Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) will be adopted by the BWL. The recommendations, which total more than 180 when the BWL’s internal review is included, were made in response to the December ice storm that knocked out power to 40,000 customers.

Excuse me, are you listening? 13-11

Rina Risper12 years ago04 mins

Dear Readers,

What an interesting two weeks it has been. This week has been about setting boundaries with people who do inappropriate things or act inappropriately.

“Comfort Food for the Mind, Body, and Soul”: BEEF POT PIES

Rina Risper12 years ago07 mins

By Sharon Fox

1-2 boxes (17.3 oz.) frozen puff pastry

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 lb. beef–stew meat, chuck roast, or sirloin, cut into 3/4″ cubes

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 cups chopped mushrooms

Click for more ingredients. Delicious.

Movie Review: “X-Men Days of Future Past”

Rina Risper12 years ago05 mins

Studio: 20th Century Fox (2 hrs. 11 min.)

Plot: Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Halley Berry, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence

Cast: The X-Men send Wolverine to the past in a desperate effort to change history and prevent an event that results in doom for both humans and mutants.

Rating: PG-13

Bottom Line: ***

Movie Review: “X-Men Days of Future Past”

Rina Risper12 years ago05 mins

Studio: 20th Century Fox (2 hrs. 11 min.)

Plot: Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Halley Berry, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence

Cast: The X-Men send Wolverine to the past in a desperate effort to change history and prevent an event that results in doom for both humans and mutants.

Rating: PG-13

Bottom Line: ***

Suspect Charged After Shots Fired Incident Prompts Secure Mode at Pleasant View School

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

State Fire Marshal Urges Safety with Fireworks Buy from State-Certified Retailers

TAX SOLUTIONS: Injured Spouse Tax Relief

Island Conference –A Glimpse of Michigan’s Future

Rick Steves: Navigating European airports

HUD grants help to get marginalized groups involved in the Government process in the greater Lansing area

After Frigid Winter of 2013 Left Many Without Electricity – BWL Will Adopt All CRT and MPSC Recommendations

Excuse me, are you listening? 13-11

“Comfort Food for the Mind, Body, and Soul”: BEEF POT PIES

Movie Review: “X-Men Days of Future Past”

Movie Review: “X-Men Days of Future Past”