News Spotlight: Homicide Investigation -3600 block of Donald St.-

 On October 6th, at approximately 10:30 pm, Lansing Police Officers responded to a report of a shots fired in the 3600 block of Donald Street. Ingham County Dispatch updated responding Officers there was a subject shot in the street. Officers arrived on scene and located a 31 year old male, David John Kessler from Lansing, MI not responsive in the roadway with an apparent gunshot wound. Officers rendered first-aid until Lansing Fire Medics took over. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

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NEWS SPOTLIGHT: Meijer will host its first virtual Supplier Diversity Summit, giving diverse-owned businesses nationwide the opportunity to showcase their offerings

  GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Meijer will host its first virtual Supplier Diversity Summit, giving diverse-owned businesses nationwide the opportunity to showcase their offerings for Meijer merchants looking to bring the next great item onto their shelves.

 

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NEWS SPOTLIGHT: FENNER NATURE CENTER’S APPLE BUTTER FESTIVAL CANCELED

 

Due to COVID-19 virus, abundance of caution, major festival canceled, details on modified festivities forthcoming
 
WHO: Fenner Nature Center
 
WHEN: October 17 and 18, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
 
WHAT: Fenner Nature Center’s Apple Butter Festival, scheduled for October 17 and 18, is canceled. 
 

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Les Mere et’ Debutantes Club of Greater Lansing’s 56th Annual Cotillion Ball, A Reflection of Radiance is Set in 2021

  LANSING, MI — In preparation, debutantes have engaged in numerous training and skill building programs focused on leadership, scholarship, character, culture, and etiquette. In addition to training, the debutantes dedicated many hours to community service activities. 

Left to right:  Debutante Virtue Ayana Nicholson and Debutante Nijah D’Mani Roberts-Hicks 

Photo by Bryant Easter

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Just Plain Selfish: Are You Self-Sabotaging?

 By Kris Walker

 
Self sabotaging is simply put, as standing in the way of your own happiness, success or growth. While common practices such as procrastinating, over indulging behaviors, self- doubt and fear are often mentioned, in this digital era where we seemingly look towards the internet and Influencers for today's standards, I think that Social Media definitely deserves an honorable mention on our Self-Sabotaging list. Listed below are a few ways that overuse or misuse of Social Media can stand in the way of your greatness.
 

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www.Aboutthatcar.com – 2021 Chevrolet Suburban

 By Frank S. Washington

 
DETROIT, MI — We got the chance to have a short stint with the new 2021 Chevrolet Suburban. But first a bit of background.
 
 

 

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The Plant Professionals: Plants Need Good Air Quality in Your Home During the Winter

 

By Kathy Valentine

 
Every person has been impacted by the Covid19 pandemic. For many of us, we are spending significantly more time at our homes. Those of us with exterior greenspaces have had more time to devote to gardening, but fall brings a reduction and eventually a virtual end to most outdoor gardening activities  till March or so. 

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America’s Test Kitchen Recipe: Put down the box mix and make tall, fluffy pancakes in minutes

  These pancakes were made using a limited amount of ingredients.

 
By America’s Test Kitchen, Tribune Content Agency
America’s Test Kitchen

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African American Twin High School Football Players inspired by The Black Lives Matter Movement Become Entrepreneurs

 

Left to right:  Lennie and Lonnie Smith

 OKEMOS, MI — The Black Lives Matter movement inspired twin brothers to do more than just be black teenage athletes, the movement inspired them to speak up, stand up, and give back.

 

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