We Remember Dr. Lois Bader: November 24, 1933 – April 27, 2022
Obituary Dr. Lois Bader, born November 24, 1933, passed peacefully in her East Lansing home on April 27th, 2022. Born…
We Remember Carlton Lee Flakes: June 15, 1949 – January 5, 2026
Carlton Lee Flakes: June 15, 1949 – January 5, 2026 He who walks with integrity walks securely as a man,…
Gretchen’s table: Blueberry French toast casserole gets a tangy finish from homemade lemon curd
By Gretchen McKay Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS) Family is always welcome during the family gathering, but feeding a house full of…
St. Stephen’s Quilting Circle: Creativity, Community, and Sisterhood
Top photo: Shela Motley puts the final touches on her first quilt. It is a vibrant reminder that creativity expands…
Detroit educators fight for release of students held by ICE
Nationwide, more than 65,700 people are in ICE custody, about three-quarters without criminal convictions. That includes at least 600 child…
Your plants probably need a wash — yes, a wash
A layer of dust on the leaves can limit a plant’s energy production. Photo by Silvia Marks/dpa/TNS BERLIN — It’s…
Literary world mourns loss of Renee Nicole Good’s poetry
Photo: Poet Gretchen Marquette dropped off 25 copies of Renee Nicole Good’s prize-winning poem on Jan. 9, 2026, at a…
Teyana Taylor wins the Golden Globe award for supporting actress
Teyana Taylor on the red carpet at the 2026 Golden Globes, held at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California,…
Michigan museums seen as nonpartisan spaces in a divided nation
By Chrystal Blair – Producer There are roughly 35,000 museums across the United States, according to federal estimates from the Institute of…
We Remember: Monica Marie Villarreal
Courtesy photos August 29th, 1976 – November 27, 2025 Monica Villarreal, 49, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away on November 27….