Peckham Names New Chief Operating Officer

 

LANSING, MI- Peckham has named Lisa Webb Sharpe as its new Chief  Operating Officer (COO). Webb Sharpe will begin her appointment in late  August 2020, and will join the C-team in leading the award-winning  organization in the achievement of its mission and business operations.  

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Suspect Arrested in West Cavanaugh Arson

On October 14, 2020 at 9:55 p.m., Lansing Police were dispatched to an apartment in the 1000 block of W. Cavanaugh on a burglary complaint.  Dispatch updated responding officers that the suspect, Keyona Amaris Young , 26-year-old female, had made entry into the apartment and was attempting to set it on fire.       

 

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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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