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REPUTATION IS MADE IN A MOMENT: CHARACTER IS BUILT IN A LIFETIME
By James Adrian
How can children be our future if they are left with no hope? The Michigan legislature has passed a bill that allows juvenile lifers to receive a sentence of 25-40 years of incarceration with a 60 year maximum.
The Lost Art of Phone Calls
By Rick Garcia
Phone calls are slowly becoming passé. The other day I attempted to call one of my clients only to have a hollow, artificial voice of a woman in a monotonous tone – “If you know your party’s extension please dial it now. Otherwise press “1” to continue, press “2” to dial by last name or press “3” to leave a voice message.”
Students Shine at “Michigan History Day” Competition
Raamiz Shuttari of Troy displays his History exhibit on “The Reign of Abubakr”.
Photo by Rick Garcia
By Rick Garcia
Many people are familiar with academic school competitions like the Science Olympiad, First in Michigan Robotics and Quizbowl, which all have wonderful merits on student achievement.
TAX SOLUTIONS: Dreadful Tax Bill
By A.J. Gross, C.P.A., E.A.
You’re expecting a large tax bill. You are afraid of the big bad IRS. The IRS will take your car in the middle of the night. The IRS will possess your home and leave you with no place to live. The IRS will wipe out your bank account and garnish your wages. The IRS will make it impossible for you to earn a living. How does the IRS expect you to pay the taxes owed if you can’t earn a living?
NOW HIRING ELECTION WORKERS FOR UPCOMING 2014 ELECTIONS
Application Deadline is March 31
Lansing City Clerk Chris Swope is seeking qualified individuals to work on upcoming 2014 Election Days on May 6th, August 5th, and November 4th. This is a great opportunity to perform a needed service and earn $120 or more per Election Day. The deadline to submit an application to work all three dates is Monday, March 31.
News Spotlight: Suspect in Bank Robbery Arraigned
Darryl Sephus Smith, 47 year old Lansing man, was arraigned yesterday March 15, 2014 in 54-A District court
News Spotlight: Suspect in Bank Robbery Arraigned
Darryl Sephus Smith, 47 year old Lansing man, was arraigned yesterday March 15, 2014 in 54-A District court
New Spotlight: Suspect in House Shooting Arraigned
The following suspect, Melvin Martel Taylor, was arraigned March 13, 2014 in 54-A District court in front of Magistrate Millmore.
News Spotlight: “Nightingales” Fundraiser for the Summer Solstice Jazz Festival to Take Place March 21
EAST LANSING, Mich. – The Avenue Café in Lansing’s downtown will be the backdrop for “Nightingales: An intimate Evening with Lansing’s Ladies of Jazz” – a fundraiser for the Summer Solstice Jazz Festival (SSJF) taking place on Friday, March 21 from 7-9 p.m.