July 22, 2026

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

Rina Risper04 mins

 

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

Rina Risper010 mins

  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?

Rina Risper04 mins

 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

Rina Risper010 mins

 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

Rina Risper04 mins

 

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

Rina Risper06 mins

  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

Rina Risper011 mins

 

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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The Plant Professionals: Plant Now for Spring Excitement

Rina Risper06 mins

 

By Kathy Valentine

 
Oh, how we love the first color of spring in our gardens. Bright crocus, tulips and daffodils planted in September and October really lift our spirits in March and April. For those of us with deer or rabbits, hyacinths, daffodils and even alliums are good choices to minimize the predations of the hungry herds, as these bulbs are toxic, taste bad, or both.

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Pet World: Give cats space they need to adjust to new home

Rina Risper08 mins

 

 

Photo by Khanh Nguyen

By Cathy M. Rosenthal, Tribune Content Agency

 

Dear Cathy,

We adopted a two-year-old cat. She was captured as a stray and spayed. She is very social with people. We were told she “hates” other cats but is okay with dogs.

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