PLAY REVIEW: “Bee” Funny: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee brought big laughs

You learn something new everyday. On Jan 8th while watching the presentation “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at The Wharton Center, I learned theater could be simultaneously entertaining and educational.

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2007 Tri-County Area Foreclosure Rate Climbs to 1,757

Sheriff’s Deed
Totals by Year
           
    2000        380
    2001        415   
    2002        496   
    2003        612   
    2004        591   
    2005        789   
    2006        1312   
    2007        1757   

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URBAN WHEEL AWARDS FINALISTS ANNOUNCED: An Evening of Fashion, Stars and Cars at 12th Annual Event in Detroit

The Mercedes-Benz C Class was chosen as “Car of the Year” by an independent panel of automotive journalists for th “Urban Wheel Awards” that will be held in Detroit,MI On January 15, 2008.  Other winners in  the “Car of the Year” category are the Chevrolet Malibu and the Honda Accord.  Co-hosts will be Actress Rosie Perez, and Kevin Frazier, of Entertainment Tonight. 

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News Briefs 6-25

Scam Targets Corporations DLEG alerts Michigan businesses of scheme to pay fee to fake national registry to avoid dissolution, Judge Tom Boyd Appointed as Chief Judge of 55th District Court, IRS Warns Taxpayers of New E-mail Scams

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BRANDY GETS GOOD NEWS: She won’t be charged in deadly car crash

     We’re sure Brandy is somewhere taking a huge sigh of relief. That’s because the Los Angeles city attorney’s office says it will not charge actress-singer for a deadly car crash last year.

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JUDGE JUDY CAUGHT IN RACISM LAWSUIT: Ex-producer says he was fired for objecting to forced rejection of black litigants

TMZ.com is reporting that a former producer on the court show "Judge Judy" says he was fired after complaining about a supervisor’s order to halt the booking of black litigants.     

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“No Home for the Holidays”. A Former Foster Youth’s Experience

“While you may not be able to open your home during the holidays to an aged-out foster youth like me, there are many ways that you can get involved to make a difference in the lives of children and youth in care. One way is to become a Court Appointed Special Advocate or CASA volunteer.” – Amanda D. Johnson

To learn more about CASA call 1-888-805-8457 for more information or visit the National CASA Association online at www.nationalcasa.org.

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Living on the Streets

"It would kill her to see me like this," continued Moore. "After all she’s been through, I can’t tell her that her baby sleeps on the sidewalk at nights." — James Moore regarding how his mother would feel if she knew he was homeless.

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News Briefs 6-24

Jackson Chamber of Commerce Celebrates it’s 6th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Diversity Breakfast, Entrepreneurs Can Now Check Name Availability onDLEG’s Corporation Website, Lansing skyline to change with removal of Ottawa Station stack, signs, 

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