News Spotlight: Traffic Stop Leads to Narcotic and Gun Charges

 

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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A Dose of Empathy Please

 By Charissa Patterson-Martinez

We all should probably make more of an effort to empathize. Earlier this week I went to visit a friend of mine at her office. She had company, a co-worker and they were in the middle of a rather heated debate. I attempted to excuse myself as it was the polite thing to do. However, I was intrigued and thankful when the two of them asked me to stay.

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All About the Queen of England

By Anne R., Reference Librarian

In 2011, the heir to the British throne, Prince William, delighted the world by taking a bride. This year is an important one for a different generation of the royals. William’s grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, is celebrating a Diamond Jubilee-her 60th year as queen.

I have to admit I am a fan of the English royal family, much to the amusement of my friends and co-workers.

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Virtual Tourist: A Modern View of a Spanish Treasure

By www.VirtualTourist.com

While it may be most famously known for its romantic scenery and cultural traditions, few cities in the world showcase the range of architecture found in Seville, Spain. Two famous sights are The Alcazar, a Moorish mansion and royal residence, and the city’s cathedral, which is also the world’s largest Gothic building.

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Aboutthatcar.com 2013 Nissan Altima

The car will be on sale this summer and I expect to see a lot of drivers swapping the old Altima for a new one. What’s more, it would not surprise me if a number of people.

By Frank Washington

NASHVILLE, TN– Standing in the garage here at Nissan’s North American headquarters what stood out about the all new Nissan Altima was that the midsize sedan looked much more sophisticated than the car it replaces.

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Your Other 8 Hours: Save Time Filing Your Taxes

By Robert Pagliarini,
Tribune Media Services

I’ve got a tax tip that won’t save you any money, but it will save you something far more valuable: time. The IRS says the average American spends 21.4 hours completing a 1040 tax return. It’s this “hidden” tax — the sacrifice of not your dollars but your other eight hours — that you can reduce. And the good news is this tax tip won’t increase your risk of an IRS audit.

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Retire Smart: Real estate as retirement income

By Jill Schlesinger
Tribune Media Services

 Is the real estate market a good investment for retirement? I haven’t fielded that question in at least five years, but over the past six weeks, I have been pleasantly surprised by the number of people who are reconsidering real estate as a source of steady income.

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News Spotlight: Police Looking for Information Regarding Shooting on Waverly Road

  On June 8, 2012 at 2:32 p.m., the Lansing Police Department responded to the area of Max and Main St. on report that a shooting victim was waiting for medical transport. 

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