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The Jackson Citizen Patriot

  • Jackson police investigating death of 21-year-old woman

    The Jackson Citizen Patriot – 58 mins ago  

    Jackson police are investigating the death of a 21-year-old woman discovered early today.A male acquaintance found her unresponsive about 5:30 a.m. in the upstairs bathroom of a home in the 200 block of N. Forbes Street, according to a Jackson... Full Story »

  • New chapter in fitness: Students get exercise while reading

    The Jackson Citizen Patriot – Sun Nov 8, 9:31 pm ET  

    Dave Weatherwax | Jackson Citizen PatriotDamion Moog, a fifth-grade student at Ezra Eby Elementary School, quietly pedals on a exercise bike as he reads a book during class.While her fifth-grade classmates finished writing letters to veterans, Angelica Smetana pedaled her... Full Story »

  • Summit Township could cut $100,000 from budget Tuesday

    The Jackson Citizen Patriot – Sun Nov 8, 9:31 pm ET  

    Summit Township officials could cut $100,000 from this year's budget Tuesday, which has left some employees fearing for their jobs, especially in the fire department.Township staff have been preparing a proposal to trim finances over the past month. Township Supervisor... Full Story »

  • Republicans lining up to challenge U.S. Rep. Mark Schauer in fall

    The Jackson Citizen Patriot – Sun Nov 8, 9:30 pm ET  

    Tapping anger about stimulus spending, cap and trade, and the pending overhaul of the health-care system, Republicans are lining up to take on freshman Democrat U.S. Rep. Mark Schauer in next fall's election.The most recent addition to the mix is... Full Story »

  • Four-day planner for activities in Jackson area

    The Jackson Citizen Patriot – Sun Nov 8, 9:15 pm ET  

    Today's top pick"Art Attack!" presentation by Lee Sandstead, part of the County National Bank Free Lecture Series, 7 p.m. Thursday, Ella Sharp Museum of Art and History. Free. 787-2320.Don't miss• Line and couples pattern dancing lessons, today, Moose Lodge Family... Full Story »

Lansing State Journal

  • East Lansing schools to weigh cuts tonight

    Lansing State Journal – 14 mins ago  

    Initial plans for addressing a budget shortfall of up to $2 million in the East Lansing school district will be revealed to the board tonight. Superintendent David Chapin and the districts chief financial officer, Richard Pugh, will offer a presentation at tonights board meeting, which begins at 7 p.m. in the district administration building, 841 Timberlane. The shortfall in the districts $33 ... Full Story »

  • Lansing-area morning death notices

    Lansing State Journal – 1 hr 44 mins ago  

    • Moore, James E. Jr., 46, of Lansing, Lansing Community College employee, died Nov. 3. Services 11:30 a.m. Friday with visitation one hour prior at Kadesh Baptist Church, Detroit. Arrangements by James H. Cole Home For Funerals, Detroit. Full Story »

  • Michigan roads need more money, group says

    Lansing State Journal – 1 hr 44 mins ago  

    LANSING A group representing road builders says lawmakers need to act soon to raise more money for Michigan roads or risk seeing more fall apart. The Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association put out a list Monday of cities and counties with the largest amount of bad roads. Detroit led the list, followed by Grand Rapids. Wayne, Oakland and Genesee counties had the most miles of ... Full Story »

  • Schneider: Africa trip doesn't have the roar of scandal

    Lansing State Journal – 2 hrs 29 mins ago  

    My Monday morning began with this e-mail inquiry: Does anyone at the LSJ know why several Lansing city officials are currently on a two-week trip in Africa on the citys dime, or why theyve kept it a secret? I cant say who my source is because they work for the city and are fearful of reprisal. I also ask that you do not use my name or e-mail address as it can be traced to my source and I dont ... Full Story »

  • Okemos woman, ex-CFO charged in nonprofit embezzlement

    Lansing State Journal – Mon Nov 9, 11:29 am ET  

    The former chief financial officer of the Michigan Public Health Institute has been charged with embezzling more than $120,000 from the nonprofit, officials said today. Tracy Litzinger, 45, of Okemos -- who officials said was fired in August after an internal investigation uncovered the alleged embezzlement -- faces several felony counts. The Ingham County Sheriffs Office, which investigated the ... Full Story »

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Eaton Rapids Community News

  • East Lansing schools to weigh cuts tonight

    Eaton Rapids Community News – 7 mins ago  

    Initial plans for addressing a budget shortfall of up to $2 million in the East Lansing school district will be revealed to the board tonight. Full Story »

  • Schneider: Africa trip doesn't have the roar of scandal

    Eaton Rapids Community News – 1 hr 37 mins ago  

    “Does anyone at the LSJ know why several Lansing city officials are currently on a two-week trip in Africa on the city’s dime, or why they’ve kept it a secret? I can’t say who my source is because they work for the city and are fearful of reprisal. Full Story »

  • Lansing-area morning death notices

    Eaton Rapids Community News – 1 hr 37 mins ago  

    • Moore, James E. Jr., 46, of Lansing, Lansing Community College employee, died Nov. 3. Services 11:30 a.m. Friday with visitation one hour prior at Kadesh Baptist Church, Detroit. Arrangements by James H. Cole Home For Funerals, Detroit. Full Story »

  • Michigan roads need more money, group says

    Eaton Rapids Community News – 1 hr 37 mins ago  

    LANSING — A group representing road builders says lawmakers need to act soon to raise more money for Michigan roads or risk seeing more fall apart. The Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association put out a list Monday of cities and counties with the largest amount of bad roads. Full Story »

  • Lansing police investigating southside armed robbery

    Eaton Rapids Community News – 2 hrs 22 mins ago  

    Lansing police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a southside eatery Sunday night. Police spokesman Lt. Noel Garcia said that at about 8 p.m. officers were called out to Mancinos, located on the 6200 block of South Cedar Street, for a report of an armed robbery. Full Story »

DeWitt-Bath Review

  • Schneider: Africa trip doesn't have the roar of scandal

    DeWitt-Bath Review – 20 mins ago  

    “Does anyone at the LSJ know why several Lansing city officials are currently on a two-week trip in Africa on the city’s dime, or why they’ve kept it a secret? I can’t say who my source is because they work for the city and are fearful of reprisal. Full Story »

  • Okemos woman, ex-CFO charged in nonprofit embezzlement

    DeWitt-Bath Review – 20 mins ago  

    The former chief financial officer of the Michigan Public Health Institute has been charged with embezzling more than $120,000 from the nonprofit, officials said today. Full Story »

  • Lansing-area morning death notices

    DeWitt-Bath Review – 21 mins ago  

    • Moore, James E. Jr., 46, of Lansing, Lansing Community College employee, died Nov. 3. Services 11:30 a.m. Friday with visitation one hour prior at Kadesh Baptist Church, Detroit. Arrangements by James H. Cole Home For Funerals, Detroit. Full Story »

  • Michigan roads need more money, group says

    DeWitt-Bath Review – 21 mins ago  

    LANSING — A group representing road builders says lawmakers need to act soon to raise more money for Michigan roads or risk seeing more fall apart. The Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association put out a list Monday of cities and counties with the largest amount of bad roads. Full Story »

  • East Lansing schools to weigh cuts tonight

    DeWitt-Bath Review – 21 mins ago  

    Initial plans for addressing a budget shortfall of up to $2 million in the East Lansing school district will be revealed to the board tonight. Full Story »

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Traverse City Record-Eagle

  • Dunkin' Donuts closes after lawsuit

    Traverse City Record-Eagle – Mon Nov 9, 7:14 am ET  

    After 14 years the Dunkin' Donuts store at at 876 Munson Ave. closed Oct. 31. Full Story »

  • Plans to purchase TCAPS buildings on hold

    Traverse City Record-Eagle – Mon Nov 9, 6:59 am ET  

    Local organizations interested in purchasing two empty school buildings say their plans are on hold, in part because a challenging economic climate has made it hard to raise funds. Full Story »

  • Scripps proposes solid waste disposal fee

    Traverse City Record-Eagle – Mon Nov 9, 6:59 am ET  

    Some lawmakers are seeking an increase in solid waste disposal fees to help reduce landfills and incineration. A proposal by Rep. Daniel Scripps, D-Leland, would establish a $7.50 per ton state tipping fee on solid waste dumped at landfills and municipal incinerators. Full Story »

  • Jodee Taylor: Goodbye dial-up, hello world

    Traverse City Record-Eagle – Mon Nov 9, 6:59 am ET  

    I used to refer to myself as "The last surviving dial-up customer in America." Because of where we live, we've had dial-up Internet for the past 10 years. I've been on mountaintops in Africa and lighthouses in the U.P. that had faster connections than mine. That changed last month when my husband found a workaround. It's changed my life. Full Story »

  • GT Commons launches winter farmers market

    Traverse City Record-Eagle – Sun Nov 8, 8:30 am ET  

    Traverse City's first indoor farmers market launched Saturday at the Commons. It's a new venture intended to provide a venue for local growers to peddle their produce through the coming winter months, as well as a place for local consumers to buy fresh food even though the summertime farmers market is ended for the season. Full Story »

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