June 20, 2026

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Community Action Network Responds to Violence During Fourth of July Parade

Rina Risper04 mins

Left:Celebrating the memories:  Monica Blackwell, mother of Domonique Ardister, holds white balloons for her son who was murdered on May 25, 2012 during the Fourth of July parade. TNCP photo

 Down: Domestic Violence:  Rosalyn Williams-Griffin supporting of her relative 2-year old Brandon Kemp who died on died on April 30, 2012. 

 
 
LANSING, MI — In almost 100 degree weather over 140 people marched in the T.E.A.M. 517 – Stop the Violence entry in the Fourth of July parade.

 

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When Rap Lyrics Stand Trial

Rina Risper016 mins

By Erik Nielson
The Root
 
Torrence Hatch, the Baton Rouge, La., rapper better known to fans as Lil Boosie, faced the trial of his life in May. Charged with first-degree murder in the 2009 shooting death of Terry Boyd, Boosie stood accused of paying his friend Mike “Marlo Mike” Loudon $2,800 to carry out the hit. A conviction would have put him behind bars for good.

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Aboutthatcar.com Fiat 500c is “It!”

Rina Risper07 mins

By Frank S. Washington
 
NEW YORK,NY — As I drove the Fiat 500c, the “c” stands for cabrio, through the Big Apple headed north, a phrase came to mind: This is it!

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Inside the Mind of a Sportsaholic – My Three Girls

Rina Risper08 mins

By Jimmy L. Wilson, Jr.
 
For as long as I can remember I have been juggling three different relationships. These relationships started when I was a child, and the love has grown as I’ve gotten older. I love them all, but one is my “main girl”, one is my “side piece”, and the other is the “one I need to leave alone, but can’t”. 

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Your Other 8 Hours: Schedule a Marriage Checkup

Rina Risper06 mins

By Robert Pagliarini,
Tribune Media Services
 
How strong is your marriage or relationship with your significant other? You may think you know, but are you sure? What would your spouse say? The strength of your relationships is more important than any investment you’ll ever own. If you obsess over the stock market and how well your portfolio is doing, doesn’t it make sense to invest a few of the other eight hours into a marriage checkup?

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Retire Smart: Don’t forget your mid-year check-up

Rina Risper07 mins

By Jill Schlesinger
Tribune Media Services
 
 My father spent most of his career as an options trader on the floor of the American Stock Exchange (AMEX) before anyone knew what a derivative was and when Wall Street was a simpler place. Dad did not end up a trader because he wanted to get rich. His best friend from college was working on the New York Stock Exchange and encouraged him to ditch his job in retail and swap it for one with better hours

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MISSING CHILD

Rina Risper01 mins

  MARISSA BOLLES
15 YEARS OLD 

5’3 and 130 lbs
 
Brown Hair
Blue Eyes
Dimple in her Chin
Last seen wearing black wearing a black 
tank top  and blue jean cutoffs
 
LAST KNOWN LOCATION:
HER GRANDMOTHER’S HOUSE ON 
EATON RAPIDS ROAD, LANSING, MI AREA
 
IF YOU SEE HER OR HAVE ANY INFORMATION
REGARDING HER WHEREABOUTS
PLEASE CALL THE
INGHAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT AT 
517-676-5444
 
THIS IS A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT SPONSORED BY THE NEW CITIZENS PRESS COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK (TNCP CAN)

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Fast Facts

Rina Risper04 mins

BY  STAFF WRITER
 
 
What’s better than reading a good book on a summer day? How about reading it in one of Michigan’s gorgeous state parks?
 
The Capital Area District Library is helping make that scenario a reality for local residents by participating in Park & Read, a program sponsored by the Library of Michigan and Michigan Department of Natural Resources. 

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The Legacy Project: Stories of African Americans in Okemos: Carrie L. Owens: A Teacher’s Story (This is a series in honor of The New Citizens Press’ 2012 anniversary)

Rina Risper020 mins

By Nadine Defensor 
 
There are many who pursue a bachelor’s degree in Education and some who go on to receive a teaching certificate. However, to become a devoted and passionate educator, who would make a profound difference in a child’s life is a completely different route to take. It takes commitment, dedication and patience to see a child grow to his or her fullest potential.

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