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News Spotlight: US Department of Labor finds employer’s pay practices denied 7 Michigan residential healthcare workers $94K in back wages

Photo by Alexander Zvir/Pexels LANSING, MI – Residential healthcare workers often provide around-the-clock assistance with essential daily living tasks for…

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Excuse me, are you listening?: No television and the daydreams

Dear Readers, The pandemic has caused me to daydream about my childhood experiences. My memories seem to flood back in…

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News Spotlight: Suspicious Death Investigation

 

On November 19, 2020 at approximately 11:20 a.m. Lansing Police were dispatched to an apartment in the 5500 block of Joshua St on a medical call. Ingham County 911 dispatch advised responding officers that a witness at the apartment stated a male subject was in need of medical attention.
 

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News Spotlight: Man Who Stole Ambulance From Sparrow Charged

 

On October 20, 2020 at  5:45 p.m. Lansing Police were dispatched to the 1200 block of E. Michigan (Sparrow Hospital) in regard to a stolen vehicle complaint.
 
Photo of Jonas Encarnacion 
 

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News Spotlight: City of Lansing Election 2020 Lansing Police Department and the City Clerk’s Office will be vigilant in ensuring a Safe Election

 LANSING, MI –The Police Department is increasing vigilance in coordination with the Lansing City Clerk’s Office, to ensure a safe and secure election in the City of Lansing.

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Peckham Names New Chief Operating Officer

 

LANSING, MI- Peckham has named Lisa Webb Sharpe as its new Chief  Operating Officer (COO). Webb Sharpe will begin her appointment in late  August 2020, and will join the C-team in leading the award-winning  organization in the achievement of its mission and business operations.  

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Suspect Arrested in West Cavanaugh Arson

On October 14, 2020 at 9:55 p.m., Lansing Police were dispatched to an apartment in the 1000 block of W. Cavanaugh on a burglary complaint.  Dispatch updated responding officers that the suspect, Keyona Amaris Young , 26-year-old female, had made entry into the apartment and was attempting to set it on fire.       

 

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NEWS SPOTLIGHT: Meijer will host its first virtual Supplier Diversity Summit, giving diverse-owned businesses nationwide the opportunity to showcase their offerings

  GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Meijer will host its first virtual Supplier Diversity Summit, giving diverse-owned businesses nationwide the opportunity to showcase their offerings for Meijer merchants looking to bring the next great item onto their shelves.

 

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NEWS SPOTLIGHT: FENNER NATURE CENTER’S APPLE BUTTER FESTIVAL CANCELED

 

Due to COVID-19 virus, abundance of caution, major festival canceled, details on modified festivities forthcoming
 
WHO: Fenner Nature Center
 
WHEN: October 17 and 18, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
 
WHAT: Fenner Nature Center’s Apple Butter Festival, scheduled for October 17 and 18, is canceled. 
 

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