September 22, 2026

The New Citizens Press

News For, By and About People

Headlines

Top News

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.

 

Read More

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.

Read More

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.

Read More

Jill on Money: Six financial lessons from six months of COVID-19

Rina Risper07 mins

 

By Jill Schlesinger

 
It's been six months since the financial fallout from COVID-19 infected the U.S. economy. During this time, I have heard from thousands of you, some who are still struggling with a financial crisis. Many others are okay, but need guidance on how to navigate various money issues. Here are my six financial lessons (so far) from the pandemic.

Read More

Dance Group Entertains Coronavirus Survivors and the Elderly

Rina Risper04 mins

 

 Left to right:   Victoria Mayhoe, Ny'Jah Rembert and Angel Redmond perform in a local nursing home parking lot.

 

Photo courtesy of Heather Taylor
 
LANSING, MI – The pandemic has hit the entertainment industry hard and the non-profit liturgical praise dance group Worship Without Words (WOW) is no exception.  The novel coronavirus has forced the cultural dance group to reexamine their mission and types of performances that they engage in.  

Read More

MDHHS to Begin Posting School Outbreak Information; Includes School Names and Case Numbers

Rina Risper04 mins

 

LANSING, MI — Recently, in an effort to provide accurate and timely information about COVID-19 in Michigan schools, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) will begin reporting outbreak information by school building. 
 

Read More

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. We have a 13-year-old male dog who is totally complacent about everything. The cat has started to lay her ears back, meow annoyance, and chase him from wherever she doesn't wish him to be. Thus far, our corrections have been clapping hands with a displeased tone of voice. She will exit the situation but will repeat the behavior later. I've also sprayed pheromones around sleeping areas and tried calming cat treats.

Read More

News Spotlight: Suspect Arrested in Fire That Killed Three People

Rina Risper02 mins

 The Lansing Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a house fire located at 1450 Elizabeth Street at 11:45PM on September 3, 2020.

Photo of Abbieana Reneka-Cameilla Williams 

Read More

COVID-19 surge prompts self-quarantine recommendation for all local MSU students

Rina Risper05 mins

 EAST LANSING, MI — At least 342 people affiliated with Michigan State University have tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) since August 24. The health department strongly recommends all local MSU students self-quarantine immediately to contain the outbreak. 

 

Read More