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 »
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 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
• 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Millions of Nokia phone chargers and nearly a million baby strollers are being recalled Monday. Full Story »
Accused of taking more than $100,000 from organization. Full Story »
Vaccine still restricted to eligible groups. Full Story »
Local doctors explain what they're seeing in their offices this week. Full Story »
AAA Michigan: State gas prices down 7.8 cents. Full Story »
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 »
“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 »
• 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 »
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 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 »
“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 »
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 »
• 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 »
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 »
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 »
The Internal Revenue Service is in search of 2,009 Michigan taxpayers who are due to receive a combined $2.3 million in the form of refund checks that were returned to the IRS by the U.S. Postal Service due to mailing address errors. Nationally, over 107 thousand people are due $123.5 million. Full Story »
DETROIT (AP) - Vice President Joe Biden was in Michigan to raise money for two freshmen Democratic congressmen and talk jobs and the economy with Gov. Jennifer Granholm. Full Story »
LANSING, Mich. (AP) - A group representing road builders says lawmakers need to act soon to raise more money for Michigan roads or risk seeing more fall apart. Full Story »
DETROIT (AP) - Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm usually picks up the phone if she wants to talk to a member of the Obama administration. On Monday, the second-term Democrat picked up a fork. Full Story »
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions are collecting toys and winter coats to help the needy in the economically troubled metropolitan Detroit region. Full Story »
Time may not stand still, but a new device will cause many to stop and wonder. Full Story »
Jonesville, Mich. — During its Wednesday night meeting, the Jonesville Village Council: • Approved by a vote of 6-1 to indefinitely modify the Village Hall hours to the 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday schedule. Full Story »
Achievement: The leading role in Center Stage Jackson’s presentation of Annie Full Story »
Landon Hughes won first place in the Hillsdale High School Halloween Party for children who are less than 2 years old. Full Story »
Hillsdale City Board of Public Utilities crews investigate a breakage in a water main near Dow Automotive on Uran Street in Hillsdale, Thursday morning. Full Story »
Vice President Joe Biden, in town for a Democratic morning fundraiser, stunned the noon lunch crowd when he stopped at Lafayette Coney Island for "one on one, hold the onions" with Gov. Jennifer Granholm. Full Story »
Highland Park -- Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince is scheduled to present a $5,000 check to Gleaners Community Food Bank this afternoon. Full Story »
Detroit --State Sen. Tom George announced this morning he has introduced two bills that would create a Detroit/Wayne County Redevelopment Authority. Full Story »
Wayne County residents probably already knew it, but their roads are now officially the worst in the state, according to a study released Monday. Full Story »
The census, conducted every 10 years, is the federal government's biggest peacetime effort. As many as 1.2 million staffers will be working to get everyone counted in Michigan. Full Story »
The U.S. deputy commerce secretary has visited Detroit to help launch the state's effort to raise awareness of the importance of the upcoming 2010 census. Full Story »
Veteran U.S. Rep. John Conyers is urging President Barack Obama to get tough with those senators he says are standing in the way of passing legislation designed to overhaul the nation's health care system. Full Story »
Of all the sinister things that Internet viruses do, this might be the worst: They can make you an unsuspecting collector of child pornography. Full Story »
As Michigan faces declines in road funding, a new analysis finds that the percentage of roads in poor shape increased to 32% in 2008 from 25% the year before. Full Story »
Groups urge Congress, others to adopt national design standards to make roads safer. Full Story »
After 14 years the Dunkin' Donuts store at at 876 Munson Ave. closed Oct. 31. Full Story »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
A group of red parrot fish are displayed during the annual Taiwan International Aquarium Expo at the World Trade Center in Taipei. AFP/Sam Yeh
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