May 5, 2026

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Retire Smart: Retirement planners often need a Negative Nelly on their team

Rina Risper07 mins

By Jill Schlesinger
Tribune Media Services
 
I woke up last Saturday morning to the following “Retire Smart” reader email:
 
  “Why are you a Negative Nelly? Your columns seem to advocate that everyone never be able to retire and that everyone be on the ‘carry-out’ plan … i.e. instead of being able to retire, [people] should die on the job … that’s NOT right. I’ve heard of quite a few people who wound up on the ‘carry-out’ plan, when they could have retired and enjoyed what remained of their lives. Please temper your columns so that people who want to retire are able to do so without any guilt and are able to enjoy life.”

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Stopping Youth Violence

Rina Risper05 mins

By Bobby Murray
 
Teen violence is a big and growing crisis in our world today. Every day we hear on the news of teenagers involved in violent crimes. Part of the reason is that weapons are becoming more accessible. You can go into a ninety-nine cent store and buy a knife without any questions.

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News Spotlight: Fire at Local Restaurant

Rina Risper01 mins

  At 11:35 am, the Lansing Fire Department was dispatched to a fire at 2008 W. Willow, DeLuca’s Restaurant, on the city’s North side.

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Inside The Mind of a Sportsaholic – Think Like A Sports Fan

Rina Risper08 mins

 By Jimmy Wilson, Jr.

 
After seeing the movie “Think Like A Man”, I figured I would dispense some relationship tips myself. Fellas, don’t be alarmed, these tips won’t be exposing any secrets, or throwing men under the bus. These tips are for women who are dealing with men who are into sports, but the women may not really be into them also. These tips are to help you ladies know what to listen for, and how to deal with men who love sports. 

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News Spotlight: Federally-funded Unemployment Benefits Reduced Due to State’s Decreased Unemployment Rate

Rina Risper05 mins

Changes in Benefit Entitlements for EUC Program
 
The U.S. Department of Labor recently notified the State of Michigan that Tier 4 of the Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) program will end as Michigan’s jobless numbers are below the level required by federal law to continue Tier 4 of the program. 

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News Spotlight: Body Found Floating in Grand River Identified

Rina Risper01 mins

On May 26, 2012 at 6:51 p.m. Lansing Police Department dispatched received information that a body was seen floating in the Grand River. 

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News Spotlight: Praise 98 FM’s Lady Charmaine to serve as judge at the June 23, 2012 “Uplifting Minds II” talent competition showcase in Hollywood

Rina Risper04 mins

 A long list of prizes for three winners of the June 23, 2012 “ULMII” national talent competition at the Celebrity Center

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BMX Park Celebrates National Bike Month

Rina Risper010 mins

Flying High: The Partnership for a Healthier America secured the following commitments from several National Governing Bodies (NGBs) of the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC).  USA Cycling/USA BMX will offer free 30-day memberships to tracks and free races/clinics at 350 BMX tracks nationwide this summer. These efforts will engage approximately 88,000 young people, an increase of 40% from 2011. Elida Beeman shown biking at Gier Park.
Photo by Nathan Ely
 
By Nadine Defensor
 
LANSING, MI — In bicycle motocross racing (BMX), one has the opportunity to soar in the air while racing down the dirt track demonstrating individual talent and expressive tricks.

 

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Learn About Chickens and Coops

Rina Risper04 mins

Corie Jason’s family raises chickens in Lansing. Her library presentation helped inspire others to start their own projects. Courtesy photo

 

LANSING, MI — Starting in April, the Capital Area District Library began hosting a series of presentations called Farm to Table: Better Food for Better Health. It supports the idea that producing, purchasing and consuming food close to home results in a greener planet and healthier population.

 

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