August 25, 2025

The New Citizens Press

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Interpersonal Edge: Stop workplace drama queens

Rina Risper06 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Media Services
 
 Q. I am so tired of the personal drama in my workplace. It seems like a lot of my coworkers constantly search out any reason to go on and on about what is unfair, or how people are mean, or they never get what they deserve. Honestly, I’m fine with problem-solving but sick of hysteria. Is there a way to get coworkers to focus on solutions?

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New Spotlight: Murder and Shooting: Two Separate Incidents

Rina Risper02 mins

On June 16, 2013 at 2:00 a.m. officers responded to a business on the 5900 block of S. Pennsylvania reference a shooting. Officers contacted a 21 year old Lansing male with a gunshot wound. 

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Old Town General Store Opens For Business

Rina Risper09 mins

Left:   Rhea Van Atta at the Old Town General Store located at 408 E. Grand River, Lansing, MI. 
(517) 487-6847
 
Courtesy photo
 
Below: Welcoming view from the 
sidewalk.
 
It is open:
 
Tue – Fri: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sat: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
 
Photo by Thomas Harpstead

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Trayvon’s Dad, Tracy Martin Speaks to The Root: ‘My Kid Was Perfect to Me’

Rina Risper012 mins

Trayvon Martin 
Family photo
 
(The Root) — June 10, 2013 was the beginning of jury selection for the second-degree-murder trial of 29-year-old George Zimmerman in the shooting death of 17-year-old high school student Trayvon Martin. The trial comes just ahead of Father’s Day, and The Root spoke with Tracy Martin, Trayvon’s father, to ask him about the son he knew and loved.
 
This was printed in the June 16, 2013 – June 29, 2013 Edition
(Please note that a correction was made to the date.  It originally stated July, 10, 2013.  We regret the inconvenience.)

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Aboutthatcar.com: 2013 Cadillac ATS

Rina Risper07 mins

By Frank S. Washington
 
DETROIT, MI –During the last two to three product generations, Cadillac has made quantum leaps in its offering. And now with the 2013 Cadillac ATS, GM’s luxury brand has created a car that can compete, tread to tread, with the best that Europe has to offer.
The 2013 Cadillac ATS was named North American Car of the Year at this year’s Detroit auto show. And after a week-long test drive, it is a well-deserved award.

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Learn to fish this summer at a ‘Hook, Line and Sinker’ program 

Rina Risper03 mins

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources invites those who would like to learn how to fish to attend a free “Hook, Line and Sinker” program offered at over 30 state parks and hatcheries across the state this summer.

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Excuse me, are you listening? 12-11

Rina Risper06 mins

Dear Readers,

 
It is always my ultimate goal to find things, meetings and resources that help people.  The one thing I know to be true is that most people are trying to better themselves.  It is of utmost importance. 

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As Tick Activity Increases, Michigan Residents Encouraged to Protect Against Bites

Rina Risper06 mins

LANSING, MI — As the weather gets warmer, the tick population activity in Michigan begins to increase. As residents spend more time outside, the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) would like to remind people, especially those spending time outdoors and children at camps, to protect themselves from tick-borne illnesses by taking a few precautionary steps.

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