News Briefs 7-2
Black History Month Events at Lansing Community College, New Era Canning Company Expands Nationwide Recall Risk of botulism from additional canned vegetable products
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A Story from the Heart: An Astounding Survival Story of Defying Death
Jonathan Owens II, 13, stands behind his parents at their store, Aunt Ethel’s. Jonathan made the emergency 9-1-1 call after his mother had a heart attack,and his father, Jonathan Owen, Sr. (bottom right) did CPR. Mrs. Ethel Owens holds pillow that was signed by the people who helped save her life on that fateful night. After two years, the Owens’ are finally ready to tell their story.
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner to bring message of unity, respect and admiration to the Lansing Center
The game of life has many contestants. Some win and some lose. I’d like to think of those who grew up watching actor/director Malcolm-Jamal Warner as winners. He made millions of television viewers laugh with his portrayal of Theo Huxtable, the son of star Bill Cosby’s character on NBC’s hit sitcom “The Cosby Show” (1984 – 1992). Away from the camera Malcolm-Jamal enjoys a good chuckle himself. Born in New Jersey, talk of his home state NBA team tickles his funny bone.
News Briefs 7-1
THE CAPITAL AREA HUMANE SOCIETY 2008 FUR BALL, BAKER COLLEGE OF JACKSON TO HOLD FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP
BILL CLINTON DEFENDS NAPPING DURING MLK EVENT: Former president also addresses ‘race baiting’
As Hillary and Bill Clinton continue to catch heat for remarks criticized as reducing her Democratic presidential rival Barack Obama to "the black candidate," the former president was a guest on the ABC Radio-syndicated Doug Banks and DeDe McGuire Show and spoke about the issue of race becoming a factor in the two campaigns.
News Briefs 6-26
Lansing School Board Swears In New Officers, Greater Lansing African American Health Institute (GLAAHI) helps the uninsured,
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.