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M-52 Closed today for road repairs
M-52 at the new pedestrian tunnel (between North Territorial Road and Werkner Road) is closed for road repairs from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. today. There is a large and dangerous dip/bump in the road that needs to be repaired. Please follow the posted detour (Territorial to Werkner Rd).
Election Results Aug. 4
Ballot Proposal Status (as reported by the Lansing State Journal🙂 Tax issues pass easily Updated 6:20 a.m. ET Aug. 5, 2020 Tax issues on the ballots in Greater Lansing passed handily, according to unofficial results. With all 115 Ingham County precincts reporting preliminary results, 76% of voters were supporting a new property tax for elder care services and […]
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Election Day Today Aug. 4: Don’t forget to vote
Source: Ingham County Board of Elections: August 4, 2020 Ballot Proposals Local Proposal List INGHAM COUNTY BALLOT PROPOSALS INGHAM COUNTY ELDER PERSONS MILLAGE For the purpose of authorizing funding to eliminate wait lists and expanding critical services such as in-home care, meals on wheels and crisis services to support the growing population of persons age […]
Visiting Parks and Recreational Facilities
From the CDC: Protect Yourself and Others from COVID-19 Staying physically active is one of the best ways to keep your mind and body healthy. In many areas, people can visit parks, trails, campgrounds, and open spaces as a way to relieve stress, get some fresh air, and stay active. While these facilities and areas can offer health benefits, […]
Death Notice: Duane I. McCann
Duane I. McCann, age 83, of Leslie, MI, passed away on July 30, 2020. He was born on October 17, 1936 in Bunkerhill Township. A Graveside Service is scheduled for Tuesday, August 4, 2020, 11:00 a.m., at Oaklawn Cemetery, Stockbridge, with Pastor Toby Teague officiating. Funeral Directors are following current CDC recommendations during the COVID-19 […]
Death Notice: Jerry Patrick
Jerry Patrick, age 71, of Jackson, Michigan passed away on April 14, 2020. A Memorial Service for Jerry will be held on Friday, July 31, 11:00 a.m., at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Munith, MI with a luncheon to follow at 7129 Coon Hill Road. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the […]
Death Notice: Kathryn “Kay” Ann Broesamle
Kathryn “Kay” Ann Broesamle Died Thursday, July 23, 2020 – Munith
Staff Spotlight: Tracy Wooden with two Indispensable Roles for Stockbridge Community Schools
by Amy Haggerty Tracey Wooden fulfills an important behind-the-scenes role in the Stockbridge school district. She supervises a fleet of bus drivers and is the liaison for administrators and parents. She oversees the bus system that moves students to and from school each day. In short, Wooden fulfills indispensable roles. Wooden was first hired in […]
Sowing seeds of cheer and neighborliness during high-stress times
by Patrice Johnson The month was July, the year 2018. SCN writer Bob Castle wrote a terrific story about Mark “Baler Man” Smith retiring at the young age of 89. I offered to snap a photo to accompany the story so stopped by the Smiths’ home. Afterwards, I complimented wife Arloa on her lovely display […]