August 27, 2026

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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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Is Our Centuries-Old Ballot Out of Date?

Rina Risper09 mins

 
Illustration by Andy Schuler
 
By Aaron Hamlin,
The Center for Election Science
 
Something Old
 
Michigan voters adore Republicans and Democrats. What else explains the way these two parties completely dominate Michigan government? Alternatives find their way to the ballot, so voters obviously have options.

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Faith

Rina Risper07 mins

 
 
By Charissa Patterson-Martinez
 
Faith is a powerful tool that we all possess, yet we do not use the power effectively or efficiently enough.  Really, what is the worst that can happen? At best, those things that we desire most come to be. This is good as long as it is legal, not lethal, not done maliciously to hurt others and is positive, right? 

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Fast Facts

Rina Risper05 mins

 
The past is explored best at your local library
 
It’s easy to think of reality TV as being an invention of the current times, but a little research turns up shows that date back to television’s infancy. Game shows were an early staple, for example, as were talk shows. But probably the first reality show was Candid Camera, which debuted on TV in 1948.It was adapted from another medium, having begun on the radio as Candid Microphone. 

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Inside the Mind of a Sportsaholic – “The People vs. Joe Dumars”

Rina Risper010 mins

By Jimmy L. Wilson, Jr.
 
The Miami Heat closed out the 2011-2012 NBA season by hosting the championship trophy. This marks another year of the Detroit Pistons not making the playoffs. There is one person responsible for this in my opinion. So, I decided to present my case against him. I’m not an attorney, but I play one in this article. Enjoy.
 

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Your Other 8 Hours: Discover Your Passion: What’s Your Highest and Best Use?

Rina Risper07 mins

By Robert Pagliarini,
Tribune Media Services
 
Live your passion. Do what you love and the money will follow. If you love what you do, it doesn’t feel like work. You’ve heard this cute advice a hundred times, but what if you have no idea what your passion is? It’s time you find out …

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Retire Smart: Lessons from my father

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.

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News Spotlight: Traffic Stop Leads to Narcotic and Gun Charges

Rina Risper02 mins

 

In July of 2010, Lavar Burton shot and killed his stepdaughter, 7-year-old Amaia Edmond, when two men invaded their home on Custer Street. He has been arrested during a traffic stop
 
Photo Courtesy of the Lansing Police Department

 

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