News Spotlight: Fire at Local Restaurant
At 11:35 am, the Lansing Fire Department was dispatched to a fire at 2008 W. Willow, DeLuca’s Restaurant, on the city’s North side.
Inside The Mind of a Sportsaholic – Think Like A Sports Fan
By Jimmy Wilson, Jr.
After seeing the movie “Think Like A Man”, I figured I would dispense some relationship tips myself. Fellas, don’t be alarmed, these tips won’t be exposing any secrets, or throwing men under the bus. These tips are for women who are dealing with men who are into sports, but the women may not really be into them also. These tips are to help you ladies know what to listen for, and how to deal with men who love sports.
News Spotlight: Armed Robbery and Gunshots at an Apartment
Armed robbery of a gasoline station and gunshots fired at an apartment
News Spotlight: Federally-funded Unemployment Benefits Reduced Due to State’s Decreased Unemployment Rate
Changes in Benefit Entitlements for EUC Program
The U.S. Department of Labor recently notified the State of Michigan that Tier 4 of the Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) program will end as Michigan’s jobless numbers are below the level required by federal law to continue Tier 4 of the program.
News Spotlight: Body Found Floating in Grand River Identified
On May 26, 2012 at 6:51 p.m. Lansing Police Department dispatched received information that a body was seen floating in the Grand River.
News Spotlight: Praise 98 FM’s Lady Charmaine to serve as judge at the June 23, 2012 “Uplifting Minds II” talent competition showcase in Hollywood
A long list of prizes for three winners of the June 23, 2012 “ULMII” national talent competition at the Celebrity Center
BMX Park Celebrates National Bike Month
Flying High: The Partnership for a Healthier America secured the following commitments from several National Governing Bodies (NGBs) of the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC). USA Cycling/USA BMX will offer free 30-day memberships to tracks and free races/clinics at 350 BMX tracks nationwide this summer. These efforts will engage approximately 88,000 young people, an increase of 40% from 2011. Elida Beeman shown biking at Gier Park.Photo by Nathan Ely
By Nadine Defensor
LANSING, MI — In bicycle motocross racing (BMX), one has the opportunity to soar in the air while racing down the dirt track demonstrating individual talent and expressive tricks.
Learn About Chickens and Coops
Corie Jason’s family raises chickens in Lansing. Her library presentation helped inspire others to start their own projects. Courtesy photo
LANSING, MI — Starting in April, the Capital Area District Library began hosting a series of presentations called Farm to Table: Better Food for Better Health. It supports the idea that producing, purchasing and consuming food close to home results in a greener planet and healthier population.
Aboutthatcar.com 2012 Dodge Durango
By Frank S. WashingtonDETROIT, MI — It’s been years since I test drove a Dodge Durango. So I was definitely out of touch with the sport utility. But after spending a week in a 2012 edition one word stuck in my mind – refined.
My test vehicle was quiet and smooth but it still had Durango muscle. I had a 2012 Dodge Durango Citadel AWD. The Citadel is at the top of the Durango trim line.
You Are Your Best Advocate
By Charissa Patterson-MartinezRealize that you have to be the one to create a positive universe for yourself. There are already enough obstacles standing in the way without you getting in your own way.
When we were little boys and girls, the rules of life are pretty much already laid out for us. We are socialized to conform to what is acceptable: the standards of society.