April 4, 2026

The New Citizens Press

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News Spotlight: Shooting Investigation Updated to Homicide

Rina Risper03 mins

 On May 9, 2018 at approximately 7:11 a.m. Lansing Police were dispatched to a shooting in the 700 block of Cleveland St.

Upon arrival, officers locate an unresponsive male (victim, 27 yrs.) subject lying on the ground with apparent gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital with life threatening injuries.
 

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Interpersonal Edge: Practice making the world you want at work

Rina Risper06 mins

 By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Content Agency
 
Q: The older I get the less I like people. Integrity is missing and kindness is rare. Other than staying home with my dog, how do you look forward to a workplace where a whole lot of people simply suck? I'm not saying some people are not wonderful, but they seem to be the exception. 

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Sharing Security With Mom On Mother’s Day

Rina Risper04 mins

 By Vonda VanTil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist

 
Spring is upon us, and it marks two very popular annual events: Mother’s Day and the release of Social Security’s baby name list! There’s no better time to share some security with the people you love.

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MY PET WORLD: Cats can be distracted and redirected toward better behavior too

Rina Risper08 mins

 

By Cathy M. Rosenthal

Tribune Content Agency
 
Dear Cathy,
 
  I have a four-year-old American short-hair female cat. I got her at 8 weeks old from a friend. The problem is, she scratches my upholstered furniture and rugs. She only does it when I am in the room. I have tried sprays, tape and correcting with a spritz of water. I have various scratching posts, which she is not interested in, even when I put catnip on them. Putting towels over things helps a bit, but she usually finds a way around them. Any other ideas? – Carol, via email
 
  Dear Carol,

 

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Sharing Security With Mom On Mother’s Day

Rina Risper04 mins

 

By Vonda VanTil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist

 
Spring is upon us, and it marks two very popular annual events: Mother’s Day and the release of Social Security’s baby name list! There’s no better time to share some security with the people you love.

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Movie: Pacific Rim Uprising

Rina Risper07 mins

 John Boyega in a promotional shot for “Pacific Rim: Uprising.” The sequel to 2013’s worldwide hit is bound to upset “America First” supporters with its international agenda.

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A Sister’s Pregnancy Surprise One Week After Brother’s Homicide

Rina Risper010 mins

 

 

 

 

 

Above: Natasha Hall’s son, Michael Anthony Hall was born on March 16, 2016 at 3:45 am at just 35 weeks. Her brother, Michael “Mikey” McKissic II,  was murdered in Lansing, MI on August 1, 2015, just 7 months prior to the birth of his nephew.  She believes that it is not a  coincidence.

TNCP photo
Courtesy photo
 

 

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Excuse me. Are you listening? The Unintentional or Intentional Eavesdropper?

Rina Risper06 mins

Dear Readers, 

 
It used to always feel wonderful when someone would ask me to meet at a coffee shop for a business meeting.   More recently, I am finding that it is better to stay in an office setting depending on the type of conversation that you are going to have.  Watching the steam rise from your cup of black coffee with a double shot of expresso, while waiting for your coffee mate to arrive can sometimes turn you into a chatterbox.

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Healthy Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Rina Risper02 mins

 The extra lean ground turkey breast makes this low calorie meal a winner for those who are watching their weight.  It tastes great too.  Everyone in the family will be satisfied

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