News Briefs 6-26
Lansing School Board Swears In New Officers, Greater Lansing African American Health Institute (GLAAHI) helps the uninsured,
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Commission Announces 23rd Annual MLK Luncheon
Tickets can be purchased at both the East Lansing Hannah Community Center and Lansing City Hall. Tickets are $25 per person or $200 for a table of eight. Tickets can also still be purchased over the phone at (517) 483-7637.
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.
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
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.
Police Shootings Cause Distress in Communities Nationwide
STATES REPORTED MORE THAN 2,000 ARREST-RELATED DEATHS FROM 2003 THROUGH 2005
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
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.
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.
“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.