News For, By and About People
LANSING, MI — A local recall committee began circulating petitions in hopes of removing Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero from his seat. Recently, Ingham County’s election committee approved the recall petition language. The committee has 90 days to gather nearly 8,500 signatures.
The Drive for Diversity® program is enjoying a breakout year in just its third season. Drive for Diversity® is an ethnic and gender minority driver and crew member development program run by Access Marketing & Communications.
PHOTO: Jesus Hernandez celebrates his victory at Hickory Motor Speedway
LANSING, MI — Peter Mabil De Aluel who attended Lansing Community College for two years and now is at Michigan Technical University had a long journey before coming to the United States under the Lost Boys of Sudan program.
[Print edition correction]
In our August 20th issue, we misspelled the name "Preuss". P-R-E-U-S-S is the correct spelling. We apologize if we caused any inconveniences.
LANSING, MI — Preuss Animal House located at 1127 North Cedar Street. It has become a welcome member of Old Town’s growing business and artist community, in a large way.
LANSING, MI — There are about 70,000 registered voters in the 68th District. Only 14 % of Ingham County residents voted on August 8, 2006.
Photo: Joan Bauer won with almost 33% of the vote
LANSING, MI — Despite the numerous construction projects along the parade route, the African American Parade got underway on Saturday, August 5, 2006, with all the grandeur and good humor as in the past 7 years.
JACKSON, MS — According to Dr. Stephen Jones, parents can save thousands of dollars by mapping out a back to school shoe string budget.
LANSING, MI — The Mexican Consul, Vincente Sanchez-Ventura, will bring his Mobile Consulate Office to Cristo Rey Community Center located at 1717 North High Street on September 9, 2006 from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Any Mexican citizen needing to renew a passport, or an ID card (Matriculas Consulares) may apply for one on this date at Cristo Rey Comminty Center.
These students are preparing for their first semester on campus. Raising children is a difficult job a lot of parents say that they cannot wait for their children to fly the coop. But when that time finally comes, some parents find themselves feeling sad, lonely, and even depressed.
Going to college is more than just "going back to school." The departure is a significant milestone in the life of a family and ushers in a time of separation and transition, requiring an adjustment on the part of parents, the college bound youngster, and the whole family.
With great sadness, we are passing on the news that our beloved and enormously gifted poet, teacher and mentor to many, Trinidad Sanchez, Jr., died on Sunday, July 30, 2006 at the Methodist Hospital in San Antonio. TX. He was such a loving man, gentle spirit and leader. His words and laughter will live on forever. The poet, activist and teacher must live on in all of us!
Photo by Jesse Herrera, Laredo, TX