Ingham County’s First Confirmed Case of Swine Flu

 
     The Ingham County Health Department has been notified by the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) that Ingham County has its first confirmed human case of influenza A(H1N1). The individual, a 49 year old male, was not hospitalized and is recovering. This confirmed case doesnot come as a surprise, as H1N1 continues to spread throughout the world, we anticipate that additional confirmed cases will occur in Ingham County. The Health Department continues passive surveillance for H1N1 in coordination with our community partners.

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The Right Steps: L.A. Stepshow a Success

Front row L to R: Anita Turner, Doris Copedge, Lynnette Coulter, Angela Philmore, Robert Wright (sitting), Ullysses Liggins III (kneeling)
Second row L to R: Marsha Small, Amber Smith, LaFarra Hemphill, John Clark, Korey Scott, Bruce Odom
Last row L to R: Tasha Warfield, Samantha Alexander (can only see part of hat), Brandy Middlebrook, Robin King (can only see her partially), Ruth Payne, Mark Williams

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Mother-Daughter Group Celebrates its 44th Cotillion

 

 

 

Prepared for the Future: Front row (l-r): Debutante Jenessa Davis, Debutante Megan Scott
Middle row (l-r): Debutante Moriah Burke, Debutante Avian Lain, Debutante Jade Jackson
Back row (l-r): Debutante Victoria Lipscomb, Debutante E’lan Brewer, Debutante Kai Brewer

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Green Living: Thrift Stores Provide New Hope in Hard Times

Thrift store will help stretch dollars in a time when money is tight. At Volunteers of America they have business attire for extremely reasonable prices.

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LIL KIM WILL NO LONGER BE ‘DANCING WITH THE STARS’

 

 

 

Something is not right in the universe today. And it could be because Kimberly Jones a/k/a Lil Kim, the curvaceous, hip wriggling, pint-sized rapper known the world over has been …. eliminated from "Dancing With The Stars!"

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How to: Live eco-friendly

In today’s world of cost-efficient workplaces and hybrid cars, it’s no wonder that eco-friendly trends have carried into the home. Ed Begley, Jr. of HGTV’s "Living With Ed" says there are several quick and easy ways to create an environmentally friendly atmosphere in your home.

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Excuse me, are you Listening? 8-8

Dear Readers,

I want to say thank you to those of you who are supporting my run for City Council At Large.  I want you to know that I am not planning on stopping the production of this newspaper.

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Do you have an opinion? Your letters 8-8

Sherrill Pittman died on January 10, 2009 from pancreatic cancer.  Sherrill reminded those she knew to get a check up because anything can happen.

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As I See It? 8-8

Sick

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