In the end, it all comes back to ‘Gorilla Mom’
By Greg Schwem
Tribune Content Agency
Several years ago, my wife faced the wrath of a woman incensed that her son had been excluded from an after nursery school playgroup my wife had organized.
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Behind the Scenes with HOMTV Primary Election Coverage
HOMTV is arguably the leader in providing extensive election coverage by a Government Access Channel. Since 1988, HOMTV has won numerous awards at the state, regional and national level for Overall Excellence in government programming and election coverage. This is our 28th year providing one-on-one candidate interviews, candidate statements, LIVE Debates, Special Features on Ballot Proposals and LIVE Election Night Results Coverage. We stay live on air from the time the polls close until all of the ballots are counted and reported at the local level.
Words of Wisdom Celebrating Fathers
Masaki Takahashi and his son, Milo, age 9, at a Michigan State University game. Fatherhood has definitely been surprisingly wonderful and he says that he would not change it for the world.
Sunday, June 19 is Father’s Day.
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Behind the Scenes with HOMTV Primary Election Coverage
Photo: Meet the Candidate Interview with Incumbent Democratic Candidate for Township Treasurer Julie Brixie running unopposed.
By Deborah Guthrie, HOMTV Executive Producer
HOMTV is arguably the leader in providing extensive election coverage by a Government Access Channel.
Athlete With Cerebral Palsy Shows Courage to Compete
Angel Irvin, 26, is participating on June 18th in the First Try Triathlon in Linden, Michigan. It is her first triathlon which is includes a 300 yard swim, 9 mile bike ride and 2 miles in her everyday wheel chair. Her goal is to compete in Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii which would require a roll of 26.2 miles via wheel chair.
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Energy-saving devices work – if you use them correctly
EAST LANSING, MI — A well-insulated home with a high-efficiency air conditioner and programmable thermostat are only as effective as the person using it.
Announcement: Sexton High School Graduate Wants to be Ingham County’s Next Prosecuting Attorney
LANSING, MI — Brian Jackson is running for the Ingham County Prosecuting Attorney’s seat. Jackson attended Indiana State University and earned his B.A. in Political Science and M.A. in Criminology – the study of criminal behavior.
Residents encouraged to share fun, not germs, this holiday weekend and all summer long
MDHHS recognizes Healthy and Safe Swimming Week
LANSING, MI — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is encouraging residents to maximize the health benefits of swimming with healthy and safe habits. As part of these efforts, MDHHS is recognizing this week as Healthy and Safe Swimming Week.
If you have any information regarding a cold case, contact the Lansing Police Department
Detective Lee McCallister
Detective Lee McCallister is assigned as the Cold Case investigator for the Lansing Police Department. Detective McCallister is an 18 year veteran with the department and was promoted to Detective in 2010.
How U.S. police departments can clear more homicides
Communicating effectively involves helping the interviewees and connecting with other media. The New Citizens Press Community Action Network (TNCPCAN) helps families of violence. Monica Blackwell (her son, Domonique Blackwell, was murdered in 2012) and Rina Risper, Executive Director of TNCPCAN were recently interviewed on WKAR’s “Current State”. The program is archived at www.wkar.org/programs/current-state-905-wkar
Please share, the families need the public’s support.
Photo by Kevin Lavery