One of the most attractive aspects of making a cake with oil rather than butter is the way it expedites the mixing process: There's no waiting for butter to come to room temperature and then beating it with sugar before you even start to add the rest of the ingredients. The batter is ready to go into the oven in 5 minutes flat, and the cake comes out just 40 minutes later.

Nnamdi Asomugha as Robert Halloway and Tessa Thompson as Sylvie.

Photo Courtesy of Amazon Studios

By Cathy M. Rosenthal

Dear Cathy,

I adopted a 10-year-old Chihuahua mix earlier this year. I was told she "did not bark." When she first arrived, she did not bark very much, but now she doesn't stop. We live on a somewhat busy street. She barks at everything and everyone. I have tried using noise spray cans, telling her to be quiet, shaking cans of coins and anti-bark machines. I had the opportunity to move into a senior housing complex but refused because one of their rules is no barking dogs.

The Marantaceae are a family of plants often referred to as ‘prayer-plants’. Interestingly, these plants move throughout a 24-hour period, with the leaves rising in the evening and lowering during the day. Resembling prayer hands, they were so aptly named for their expression of foliage folding together at night.

Photo by Karolina Grabowska
 

By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Content Agency

Q: I've been trying to put out a million fires since the pandemic began and have no gas in my tank. I feel so guilty when people ask me to help and I don't pitch in. But, I'm not sleeping or eating well, and working ridiculous hours. How can I say no without feeling guilty?

Is your teenager looking for a job? Can’t find their Social Security card? Find the answer in this article.

Photo by Andrea Piacquadio

By Vonda Van Til, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist

Samuel Wilson Mills, a gifted poet who enthralled audiences for four decades, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 at Seasons Hospice in Detroit, age 65. He was born on Sept. 11, 1955 in Mt. Clemens to M. Virginia and Jewell Mills, both public school teachers.

“Amanda Brewer (third from the right) currently works as an assistant on the “Dad Stop Embarrassing Me” show starring Jamie Foxx (third from the left.)

Time Away RV Resort Contact information:

Nathan and Alicia Lawson
160 Summer Dale Lane Lincoln, Alabama 35096

205-855-3033
timeawayrvresort@gmail.com
Facebook -  Time Away RV Resort

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DEAR MAYO CLINIC: After going to the emergency department for what I thought was a heart attack, the doctor told me there were no issues with my heart and that my symptoms were likely from a panic attack. How can I tell the difference, and how can I prevent future panic attacks?

Rina Risper, President & Publisher of The New Citizens Press (Pandemic photo 2020)

By Kathy Valentine

The most common winter flowering tropical bulb  is the Amaryllis. You might have picked one up in a garden center or grocery store. You might have received one as a gift.

By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Content Agency

Q: As I go into 2021 I don't know whether to duck or look forward to a better experience. I want to be optimistic but feel like I've got Post-Traumatic Syndrome Disorder (PTSD) from 2020. Is it possible for a global crisis to give you PTSD as an adult and if so how are you suggesting your clients cope with the emotional trauma?

Natalia Villafana - Alpizar formerly of Lansing, Michigan, now lives in Tampa, Florida. She was the owner of Natalia's Hair Braiding Salon.

Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman in his last film before his death on August 28, 2020.
Netflix

Photo by Tubarones Photography

By Vonda Van Til, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist

Getting your newborn a Social Security number is important for their future.  If your child is born in a hospital, the easiest way to apply for a Social Security number is right at the hospital. 

A mixture of Kalamata olives and capers add pops of savory saltiness to the sauce.

By Kris Walker

Although it is a practice of mine to celebrate Black women 365 days of the year, I stand with the rest of the U.S, as we take these 28 days in February especially to highlight and bring awareness to amazing women doing positive things in the world.

In ‘Does This Make You a Bully,’ author Julian Van Dyke teaches kids about how their words and actions affect their peers using whimsical rhymes and stuffed-animal characters

By Kris Walker

Using the example of religion, we see the power of words. Words were used to create the earth, command the stars and to help us communicate with one another.

Karenn Vernagas chilling at home with her cat Joey...

Rina Risper, President & Publisher of The New Citizens Press (Pandemic photo 2020)
Dear Readers,

I am not sure about you but I do not think there will ever be a day again in my life that I will not sincerely appreciate a hug or seeing a smile.

Lena is a spirited well loved German Shepard.  Her human, Joseph Lehning, wished The New Citizens Press a Happy New Year when he sent us her photo.

Local non-profit creatively empowers teen girls amid COVID-19 Global Pandemic right at their  doorstep

Dear Cathy,

I need your help. I am over 70 years old and I recently lost my dog of over 10 years.  He was adopted along with the cat I had who also recently passed after 18 years with me. I have been looking to adopt now since the beginning of 2020.  I located a rescue group and after a home check was approved to adopt. At this point in my life, I do not want a puppy. I would like an older dog, something small to keep me and my husband company. A dog would also encourage us to walk more.

Roses are one the most favored flowers to give to loved ones.

Photo by RF Studio

By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Content Agency

Q: I feel so relieved that we actually have a vaccine and that it's coming our way to help us create herd immunity and get our work and lives back on track. Am I a fool for feeling and thinking optimistically that we have brighter days ahead?

Denzel Washington in ‘The Little Things’
Warner Brothers 2021

Shonda Rhimes attends the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on February 24, 2019 in Beverly Hills, CA.

Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images/TNS

  By Jan Bidwell

Improve your scampi game with this lively mash-up of two classic dishes

Photo by Sergey Okhrymenko

 By Kathy Valentine

By Cathy M. Rosenthal, Tribune Content Agency

Dear Cathy,

I am a pet lover. I have two kitties and enjoy my sister's two dogs.

I work as a visiting nurse. Our policy is that when a nurse, social worker, home health aide, or physical or occupational therapist comes to your home, you must put your dog in another room, or have the dog firmly under control with a leash.

We have had a number of nurses bitten on the job. I am one of them. It's an added stressor that is so readily preventable. Many people ask, "Are you afraid of dogs?" It's not about being afraid of dogs, it's about keeping everyone safe. Some dogs feel threatened when a stranger comes in the door and starts touching their owner or draws their blood.

Some people are offended when we ask them to secure their dog. "Why Fifi wouldn't hurt a fly!!" Fifi might feel exceedingly stressed and threatened at my presence though.

Could you talk about dog policies for those who visit homes, and why it's important for people to simply follow the rules?

-Grace, Allentown, Pennsylvania

Turundus Luckett III is 4-years-old and Nevaeh Denise Luckett is 2-years-old.
 

Rina Risper, President & Publisher of The New Citizens Press (Pandemic photo 2020)

Dear Readers,

This edition starts the 20th year that we have been publishing.  A lot of things have changed over the years.  We are pleased that even during the pandemic, we are staying busy and informing you of what is going on in real time on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/tncp.net. We also have an Instagram page at tncp_517. 

By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Content Agency

Q: I had reached the end of my rope with this pandemic three months ago and know we're not at the end yet. What tools or strategies do you teach clients to stay productive when your get up and go has got up and left?

 By Kris Walker

 Kiara Hay is one of three African American reporters working for WLNS-TV 6 News. Hay takes her informing the community about issues that impact them very seriously.

 By Jill Schlesinger

  Ceci Bordayo is the CEO of Pass It On Community Center and Pass the Mic. 

 By Tedi Parsons

Some books at Oxford University's Bodleian Library date back to medieval times. Photo by Cameron Hewitt.

Ava DuVernay attends the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on Feb. 9, 2020 in Beverly Hills, Calif. 

 By Dr. Daneen Skube

  By Cathy M. Rosenthal, Tribune Content Agency

  By Frank S. Washington

Snow capped trees and a lot of snowmen greeted Granger employees during a drive through Santa extravaganza created by Eleven 11 Events.    

  LANSING, MI -- The Michigan legislature is currently considering a bill to name Manoomin (Wild Rice) as Michigan’s State Native Grain, yet many people are surprised to learn it grows here and that is due in no small part to it decline in the past 150 years.

Jaden Smith unveils the fourth Water Box, a portable water filtration system developed by Smith'snonprofit 501CThree on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019 at Latinx Technology and Community Center on Flint's east side. Smith, accompanied by 501C

 By Jill Schlesinger

 By Cathy M. Rosenthal, Tribune Content Agency

  By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Content Agency

Q : I keep going into work thinking I'll find solid ground in either others or my company and instead feel like I'm dancing in quicksand. There's so much going on I feel like I'm barely dealing with the same workplace I left the night before. With all the shifting sands what do you teach to help your clients cope?

 There are many programs that are available for those who do not have a computer. 

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  This is Kelvon Copeland. He was riding his bicycle past the Capitol building and asked to be a part of our photoshoot.  Of course we said, “Yes!”

  By Kris Walker

 By Bernadette Johnson

  By Kathy Valentine

  Legendary "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek has died at the age of 80.

 By Dr. Daneen Skube

Freeze shredded turkey for this delicious dish.

By America’s Test Kitchen

Volunteers help prepare flower flats for Neighborhoods in Bloom.

Courtesy photo 

Leaders build a vision for the next 15 years.

170 new cases have been coming in daily in Ingham County.  

Top row: Lauren Bresky, Lauren Ehrlich, and Taryn Tucker

Bottom row: Annie Abbott, Maureen Cronin, and Rachel Moloughney

Blondie’s Barn is hosting a Thanksgiving meal, hoping to serve those who may otherwise go without.  The event will be held from noon – 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26, at Blondie’s Barn, 5640 Marsh Road in Haslett.  All are welcome to participate in this community event, and no pre-registration is required.  The event is free, but anyone wishing to make a donation can contribute to the Haslett Food Pantry.

MASON, MI – Today, Ingham County Clerk Barb Byrum (D-Onondaga) issued the following statement on the certification of the November 3, 2020 General Election.

 LANSING, MI  – This correspondence is to serve as the Lansing Branch NAACP concern regarding a Use of Force and arrest incident on Tuesday evening November 10, 2020 on Baker  Street in Lansing. Media footage clearly showed a number of Lansing Police Officers atop of a  25-year-old African-American man. While atop of the suspect, officers restrained him while they simultaneously delivered strikes to his body.  

On-street parking in Lansing will be free of charge for the rest of the year beginning on Monday, November 23, 2020

Start with the basics! Always wash hands with warm, soapy water for at least 20 seconds before handling food.

 By Kris Walker

  By America’s Test Kitchen

 By Frank S. Washington

 By Dr. Kristyn Gregory, D.O.,

 By Ray Mitchell

For many of us, 2020 has been a year filled with uncertainty. One thing that is certain though, this year more than any other, shoppers are ready to take advantage of Black Friday Deals. With budgets a little tighter than in years past. Deloitte estimates a 7% reduction in holiday spending budgets, shoppers will be looking for good deals and great service.  While more shoppers plan to do their shopping online this year, there are still plenty of intrepid deal-hunters that want an in-store experience. Whether you are an online or in-store retailer, there's still some time to prepare for this year's shopping season. Here are a few things to consider as you finalize your holiday season plans.

Photo by Karolina Grabowska

Photo by Gustavo Fring

By Kathy Valentine

 LANSING, MI –The Police Department is increasing vigilance in coordination with the Lansing City Clerk’s Office, to ensure a safe and secure election in the City of Lansing.

 LANSING, MI – Michigan’s Office of Child Support is seeking parents and caregivers to join a Community Advisory Council to help ensure the office is fair and works for everyone. This effort is part of Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ (MDHHS) efforts on diversity, equity and inclusion.

 LANSING, MI – In May of 2013, the Lansing Police Department (LPD) began the Violent Crime Initiative (VCI). The Initiative is a collaborative effort between federal, state and local law enforcement, as well as prosecutors, courts and community members in the Capital Area Region.

Story by Ruelaine Stokes 

  By Kris Walker

  By Kathy Valentine

Rina Risper, President & Publisher of The New Citizens Press

Dear Readers,

  By America’s Test Kitchen

On October 14, 2020 at 9:55 p.m., Lansing Police were dispatched to an apartment in the 1000 block of W. Cavanaugh on a burglary complaint.  Dispatch updated responding officers that the suspect, Keyona Amaris Young , 26-year-old female, had made entry into the apartment and was attempting to set it on fire.       

 On October 6th, at approximately 10:30 pm, Lansing Police Officers responded to a report of a shots fired in the 3600 block of Donald Street. Ingham County Dispatch updated responding Officers there was a subject shot in the street. Officers arrived on scene and located a 31 year old male, David John Kessler from Lansing, MI not responsive in the roadway with an apparent gunshot wound. Officers rendered first-aid until Lansing Fire Medics took over. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

  GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- Meijer will host its first virtual Supplier Diversity Summit, giving diverse-owned businesses nationwide the opportunity to showcase their offerings for Meijer merchants looking to bring the next great item onto their shelves.

  LANSING, MI -- In preparation, debutantes have engaged in numerous training and skill building programs focused on leadership, scholarship, character, culture, and etiquette. In addition to training, the debutantes dedicated many hours to community service activities. 

Left to right:  Debutante Virtue Ayana Nicholson and Debutante Nijah D’Mani Roberts-Hicks 

Photo by Bryant Easter

 By Kris Walker

 Dear Readers,

  Veronica Villarreal is a joy to have as a daughter according to her mother, Dolores Lopez.  

Read more...

 By Frank S. Washington

 By Jill Schlesinger

  These pancakes were made using a limited amount of ingredients.

Left to right:  Lennie and Lonnie Smith

 OKEMOS, MI -- The Black Lives Matter movement inspired twin brothers to do more than just be black teenage athletes, the movement inspired them to speak up, stand up, and give back.

Photo by Khanh Nguyen

By Cathy M. Rosenthal, Tribune Content Agency

Dear Cathy,

 Left to right:   Victoria Mayhoe, Ny'Jah Rembert and Angel Redmond perform in a local nursing home parking lot.

  By Ray Mitchell

Rina Risper, President & Publisher of The New Citizens Press

Dear Readers,

 Chadwick Boseman during arrivals at the 91st Academy Awards on February 24, 2019, at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood. CREDIT: Jay L. Clendenin/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

  The key to perfect pan-seared salmon is doing less, not more

Photo by Khanh Nguyen

By Cathy M. Rosenthal, Tribune Content Agency

 By Dr. Daneen Skube

 The Lansing Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a house fire located at 1450 Elizabeth Street at 11:45PM on September 3, 2020.

 EAST LANSING, MI -- At least 342 people affiliated with Michigan State University have tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) since August 24. The health department strongly recommends all local MSU students self-quarantine immediately to contain the outbreak. 

 LANSING, MI -- The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) issued a Stop-Use and Stop-Removal Order for Vlanc+Piür brand hand sanitizer after finding the products do not protect the public and do not comply with the standards in the Michigan Weights and Measures Act, 1964 Public Act 283.

Ron and Bethany Holloway, former Lansing residents, now living in Minneapolis, MN, fight the novel Coronavirus together.  

 By Kris Walker

By Dr. Judith Berry

Over six months have passed since students, educators, families, and businesses were caught unprepared as COVID-19 ravished our lives.  Instructional leadership shifted from teachers to family members without warning.  Our home base became the classroom, and siblings at different grade levels had to contend with utilizing digital modalities at the same time to work with their instructors. 

By Jason Ray

                                                                 This is a happy family: Jeremy 

Deanda, Santo Deanda and Selina Terry took this photo at Binder Park Zoo.  Jeremy recently popped the question and she said, “YES!”  The couple plan to marry in 2021.

 Dear Readers,

 By Jay Bobbin

 This bright, balanced Thai grilled-beef salad will be your new favorite summer salad. 

 By Kathy Valentine

 By Jill Schlesinger

 By Dr. Daneen Skube

 “Social Security beneficiaries and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients who don’t file tax returns will start receiving their automatic Economic Impact Payments directly from the Treasury Department soon.  People receiving benefits who did not file 2018 or 2019 taxes, and have qualifying children under age 17, however, should not wait for their automatic $1,200 individual payment. 

 International speaker, Mary Alice Rose

On Saturday, January 18, 2020, local writers are invited to attend “The Poets Roundtable” — a day of free writing workshops, plus an Open Mic and Authors' Alley in which local authors display recent publications. The “Roundtable,” a production of the Lansing Poetry Club, will run from 10:30 AM to 5 PM at the East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing.

By Bob Robinson

Eaton County, MI Treasurer  

Helping families and property owners avoid tax foreclosure is a primary objective for me as Eaton County Treasurer, and for treasurers across the state. 

 Lansing resident Rigo Flores is not going to entertain you by attempting to lift and body slam a 280lb person. The crafty entrepreneur and promoter will, however, organize a family friendly event where professionals will carry out such awe-inspiring feats instead.

  LANSING, MI -- The Lansing Regional Sister Cities Commission announced its 2019 Global Impact Awards.  

By Cathy M. Rosenthal

 By Dr. Daneen Skube

By Dale Huber

 Studio:  20th Century Fox (1 hr. 45 min)

Photo courtesy of the Armstead Family

By Nadia Sellers, Contributing Writer

 By Rina Risper

Grandma Dorothy has been a tremendous volunteer at Cornell Elementary in Okemos, MI.  She is a foster grandparent and has impacted so many lives.

 By Jeannine N. Williams

Pure indulgence best describes this cheesecake ice cream featuring swirls of your favorite flavor of fruit spread.

 By Dale Huber

 By Jill Schlesinger

 Studio:   Disney (2hrs. 8mins)

 By Jill Schlesinger

The Chapel of Bones, at the Church of St. Francis, contains thousands of skulls and bones unearthed from various Evora churchyards. 

 In the book Coyote Ate the Stars, author Beth Burnett writing as E.A. Van Stralen intricately weaves a tale about obese and disfigured, Coyote Jones who has spent his life in hiding. Trapped by the demands of his abusive mother and his mentally-ill sister, Coyote spends his day working to pay the family bills. 

 Have you found yourself trying to get the most out of a 24-hour day, but usually ending up with more to be done – and more stress?

 The City Rescue Mission located at 607 E Michigan Avenue in Lansing, MI was founded in 1911 as a Christian ministry that first meets spiritual needs. While they  provide for physical needs for those coming to the Mission for services, they do ask guests to attend a brief, non-denominational, Christian chapel service. 

Studio:  Marvel (2hrs. 8 mins.)

Dear Cathy,

Look no further for a quick and certain antidote to car pools and commutes than this taco-flavored, cheesy chicken soup. Chunks of tender chicken mingle with bell pepper and tomatoes in creamy and spicy sauce. Serve it with tortilla chips for a bit of crunch.

Burgers on the grill take on a whole new meaning when they’re made with cottage cheese and topped with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers and Garlic Mint sauce.

By Howard T. Spence

 By Jeannine N. Williams

Cruising might not be for everyone, but it's an economic, efficient, and popular of mode of travel in Europe and beyond. 

Dale and Sara Huber stand in their conference room at 330 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. next to a map pinned with over 500 properties.

 Burgers on the grill take on a whole new meaning when they’re made with cottage cheese and topped with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers and Garlic Mint sauce.

 By Jeannine N. Williams

Ask Lansingnites where to find the best cheesecake and they will tell you that the Everything is Cheescake truck can be found at Friday through Sunday between 1 and 5 pm at 4400 S Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd in Lansing, MI.  When Everything is Cheescake posts a menu, social media erupts with orders and they are usually sold out before the end of the day.  If you have experienced their rich, fluffy and creamy desserts you know how decadent they are.  So we wanted to know where the magic was created and who held the miraculous “most delicious cheesecake” wand.

Photo:  Deana Ray Brown and her famous Superman Cheesecake.

 Disaster Training with Rizzy

 Shalyn Manson has been found.

UPS is hiring

NAME: Derrick D. Gilliam

BUSINESS: SAG-AFTRA

POSITION: Actor

CITY, STATE: Lansing Michigan 

Derrick Gilliam will be filming "Garrison 7" in Iceland soon.  His character is Ghost.

LANSING, MI –The South Washington Elections Unit opened to City of Lansing voters for walk-in absentee voting and voter registration on Monday, October 1, a week earlier than previously planned.  

Pastor Kevin Brown was installed as the new pastor of Shiloah Missionary Baptist Church located at 5225 S. Waverly Road on September 8, 2018. 

Photo by Cari Wilbur

 Rodney Ross walks his daughter, Rukiya Ross, down the aisle during her wedding  on September 3, 2017.  

 By Mary O'Connell

Happiness is arguably the most highly sought after conceptual phenomenon in life, ever! The quest to find happiness ignites passion and sparks curiosity, it provides a sense of security, it offers a sanctuary for hope while testing and nurturing our faith, and it acts as both a conscious and subconscious reverie where ones life purpose can be revealed, explored, and pursued.

 Public Service workers advised they had made a discovery of a body within the city’s sewer system during routine maintenance checks. An identification has been made.

 LANSING, MI -- The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA), a statewide association with a mission to advance farmers markets to create a thriving marketplace for local food and farm products, is looking forward to hosting the second of three Farmers Markets at the Capitol this summer. The next market takes place on the east lawn of the Michigan State Capitol Building in downtown Lansing on Thursday, August 23 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. with the final market of the season on Thursday, September 20. 

NAME: Chaya M MilchteinBUSINESS: Mechanicshopfemme.com

 By M. Lynn Griffin

 By Robin Morris-Wilson

 Studio:  Universal Studios (105 mins.)

By Dr. Daneen Skube

 NAME:    Tedi R. Parsons, CCC, CEC, CPC

NAME:  Masaki Takahashi

POSITION:  Host of “The Poetry Room” at The Robin Theatre

PHOTO by Parios Kirby Photography

 LANSING, MI -- Today Gretchen Whitmer for Governor supporters announced the formation of ¡Viva Whitmer! For Governor, a group of Latino community leaders from across Michigan. 

 The Michigan Credit Union Foundation (MCUF) presented William Brewer II the Board Chairperson of CASE Credit Union with the Credit Union Community Volunteer Award.  This award recognizes leadership in financial education and community outreach. 

 LANSING, MI -- The Michigan Bean Shippers (MBS) and the Michigan Bean Commission today voiced deep concerns over new tariffs on U.S. dry beans by the European Union (EU). The EU recently levied a 25 percent tariff on all U.S. dry bean imports. The tariffs will have direct negative impacts on Michigan bean sellers and growers, which represents an important segment of Michigan’s agricultural economy.

 By Robin Morris-Wilson

Say oh là là to learning French! Your children can have fun and your family can be enriched by the experience.

 It’s GO TIME in Detroit. Events like the Ford Fireworks, Woodward Dream Cruise and Detroit Jazz Festival are excellent reasons to plan your next visit to The D. 

 MASON, MI- In the spring and summer of 2017, Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter (ICACS) conducted a large scale dog fighting investigation and seized 47 dogs as evidence in the fighting cases. 

Ingham County Treasurer Eric Schertzing will be hosting 3 Auction Buyer Information Sessions. These will be question and answer type meetings where the Treasurer will give a short overview of the tax auction process and answer any questions or concerns you may have.

NAME: Leona King 

 On June 15th, at approximately 9:30 a.m.,  Lansing Police were dispatched to 6200 S. Pennsylvania Ave. in regard to a Bank Robbery (Huntington Bank). Responding officers were advised the bank business is within the Meijer store at this address.

 By M. Lynn Griffin

 World Refugee Week begins June 16th,  Samaritas will host an art show highlighting the works of refugee youth at Tabooli Restaurant located at 515 West Grand River Avenue in East Lansing, with an exhibit opening June 18th from 6-7 p.m.

Courtesy photo from last year's event. 

 NAME: Andrew Brewer, Jr.

LANSING, MI -- The investigation into the death of 43 year old Tarshrika Beasley and her son, Elijah Brown, 5-years-old, is ongoing.  June 7th was her 43rd birthday and the day of the fire. 

Caribbean Heritage Month commemoration was adopted by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2005 to recognize the significance of Caribbean people and their descendants in the history and culture of the United States. The resolution passed the Senate in Feb. 2006 and President George H.W. Bush issued the proclamation in June 2006. Caribbean Heritage Month commemoration was adopted by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2005 to recognize the significance of Caribbean people and their descendants in the history and culture of the United States. The resolution passed the Senate in Feb. 2006 and President George H.W. Bush issued the proclamation in June 2006. 

 LANSING, MI  – The LCC Alumni Association will host its 14th annual Day at the Zoo 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 24, at Potter Park Zoo, sponsored by LAFCU. Admission is FREE for LCC alumni, students, employees, retirees and their families. Parking is $3 for Ingham County residents, and $5 if you reside outside of Ingham County. If you have taken one class at LCC, you are considered an alumnus.

LANSING, MI  – Early this morning, on June 7th, there was a fire at LaRoy Froh housing complex in the 2400 block of Reo Road. 

 Aaron Lee is a single father.  He celebrates Father’s Day with his children, Ava Lee and Cameron Lee.  Every day is special.  He is grateful for the opportunity to be a father and believes it is a blessing.

 
By Vonda VanTil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist

Balsamic vinegar, a less-astringent, sweeter member of the vinegar family, makes a memorable glaze for the fresh fruit and creamy cheese in this elegant dessert.

Left to right:  Monica Sparks, 2018 Administrative Professionals Leadership Summit keynote speaker; Cindy Whittum, Davenport University Senior Career Coach and Tedi Parsons, President of The Professionals Forum.

 Deputies responded to the home to check the welfare of a student from the Leslie School District, the student attends the same school where a threat of violence was reported late last week.

Left: Kevin Wells was arrested.

By Rick Steves

Tribune Content Agency

In Paris last June, I kept running into a delightful woman from Indiana on her first trip there. Wonderstruck by the city's charms, she was doing everything right - picking up French words, conversing with every local she could, and enjoying the great artistic and cultural experiences. 

 PREP TIME - 15 MINUTES

Studio: Warner Bros. (1hr. 2 mins.)
Plot:  Lara Croft, the fiercely independent daughter of a missing adventurer, must push herself beyond her limits when she finds herself on the island where her father disappeared. 

 On May 9, 2018 at approximately 7:11 a.m. Lansing Police were dispatched to a shooting in the 700 block of Cleveland St.

 By Dr. Daneen Skube

 By Jill Schlesinger

 By Vonda VanTil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist

 John Boyega in a promotional shot for “Pacific Rim: Uprising.” The sequel to 2013’s worldwide hit is bound to upset “America First” supporters with its international agenda.

Above: Natasha Hall’s son, Michael Anthony Hall was born on March 16, 2016 at 3:45 am at just 35 weeks. Her brother, Michael “Mikey” McKissic II,  was murdered in Lansing, MI on August 1, 2015, just 7 months prior to the birth of his nephew.  She believes that it is not a  coincidence.

Dear Readers, 

 The extra lean ground turkey breast makes this low calorie meal a winner for those who are watching their weight.  It tastes great too.  Everyone in the family will be satisfied

 LANSING, MI – The New Citizens Press Community Action Network (TNCPCAN) in commemoration of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW), April 8-14, 2018, will be hosting the sixth annual dinner and ceremony at Lansing City Hall to raise awareness about crime victims’ issues and rights and introduce the community to the important resources and services available. 

 This easy dish can be served with garlic bread and a side of brussel sprouts or spinach for a healthy meal.

 Editor’s Note:  This was printed in the last edition, however, I am reprinting it for clarity and content. Everything about this transaction between Ingham County Land Bank and MidMichigan Recovery Services (MMRS) appears shady, underhanded and suspicious and should be investigated thoroughly.  

 By Dr. Daneen Skube

 Left: Natasha Hall holds a poster sized photo of her brother, Michael “Mikey” McKissic II, who was murdered in Lansing, MI on August 1, 2015. His murder is still unsolved.

  Editor’s Note:  This was printed in the last edition, however, I am reprinting it for clarity and content. Everything about this transaction between Ingham County Land Bank and MidMichigan Recovery Services (MMRS) appears shady, underhanded and suspicious and should be investigated thoroughly.  People should be very knowledgeable about any and everything that goes on in their community especially those things that have potential for lasting impact.

 Walters will present a free talk, “The Healing Power of Divine Love,” on Sunday, February 25, at 2:00 p.m., in Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road, East Lansing.

“No power can withstand divine Love.” Could that possibly be true?

 On Friday, February 9, 2018 at approximately 3:30 p.m. Lansing Police were dispatched to a Bank Robbery in the 5200 block of S. Cedar St. (Comerica Bank).

 On Friday, 2/9/18 at approximately 12:10 p.m. Lansing Police were dispatched to the 4300 block of Pleasant Grove Rd. in regard to a shooting. Ingham County 911 Central dispatch advised responding officers of subject lying outside near a building.

Update:  This death was ruled a suicide.

 Arbow Abdikadir Musa was arrested for armed robbery.

The Michigan State Police, Genesee County Medical Examiner’s Office, NamUS and Crime Stoppers of Flint & Genesee County are hosting Identify the Missing 

Remains Found in Missouri and Arkansas in 1978

Above: Darion Brown, host of Reo Town Sessions, Alejandro Saláis and Michael ‘Mikeyy’ Austin during the check presentation in 2017.

Diane Nash, the keynote speaker at the annual luncheon coordinated by the Greater Lansing Area Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Commission.

From left to right:  Japanese language and culture teachers Dawn Stark from Everett High School (E) and Bridget Cooper from JW Sexton High School (S) convened with students; Miracle Yang (S), Monica Medina (S), Kenneth Hobday (E),  Kyjuana Floyd (S), Zakari Williams (E) and Eddianys Torres (E).  

Dear Readers,

How a physics class is changing student attitudes for the better

New discovery, more bees mark Michigan’s first, full bee census

Discrimination harms your health – and your partner’s

 On Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at approximately 8 a.m. Lansing Police were dispatched to Police Headquarters at 120 W. Michigan to meet with a subject reference a Missing Person report. Officers were informed a co-worker had not shown up to work in a few days, which was not normal.

The person who died in an accident that occurred on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at approximately 10:20 p.m. on the 3000 block of Dunckel Rd. involving two vehicles has been identified.

Tricolor Calcite is a multi-colored calcite from Mexico.  These make great mineral specimens!  But minerals also carry a spiritual side for some.  Calcite symbolizes cleansing. This is the perfect crystal to have with you when you’re looking for a big change in your life, or when you need to make a fresh new start.

 By Sue Hubbard, M.D.

 Try a healthy fruit wreath for your next gathering.

From the Michigan State University Newsroom:

Broader gun restrictions lead to fewer intimate partner homicides

College labor market remains strong

Robot learning improves student engagement

Going back to work after a death in the family is difficult.  Getting back to normal will take time.Source: https://americanhospice.org/the-bereaved-employee-returning-to-work/

 Presented by Sara Frank-Hepfer, CFP®, AAMS®

Photo by Dreamstine.com

Mid-Michigan Leadership Academy welcomed the “If you give a child a book” representatives from FOX 47 WSYM.  From left to right: Lawrence “Ray” Franklin, Anthony Austin,  meteorologist Dustin Bonk from FOX 47 WSYM, Christiano Cantu, Community Affairs Coordinator Kevin Brown from FOX 47 WSYM and Charles Miller.  

J.W. Sexton freshman Colin Janak is one of twenty-three students selected for the Kakehashi Project in Japan.

  Delicious and easy to make!

 Studio:  20th Century Fox (1 hr. 40 min)

 PREP TIME

Lansing Mayor-elect Andy Schor has selected an experienced slate of Lansing leaders to lead his transition team. The team, which is already hard at work, will meet throughout the rest of the year and make policy recommendations to the Mayor-elect on education, economic and business development, neighborhoods and public safety and infrastructure. Rina Risper has been chosen to serve as a Neighborhoods and Public Safety Committee Co-Chair.

 EAST LANSING, MI -- Participating in Head Start may help prevent young children from being placed in foster care, finds a national study led by a Michigan State University researcher.

 Kenya Milton, Taliah "Tweety" Taylor, Magic Johnson,  Heather Taylor,   and Martha Rogers-Milton before the praise performance at Christine Johnson’s surprise birthday party in 2012.  She is the mother of Magic Johnson. 

 Dear Readers,

 Lansing Mayor-Elect Andy Schor is proud to announce the team he will be bringing to City Hall in January: Samantha Harkins as Chief of Staff; Jennifer LeFevre as Office Manager; Chelsea Coffey as Special Assistant to the Mayor, and Marilyn Plummer as Community Outreach Coordinator.

  EAST LANSING, MI -- Being a jerk to your employees may actually improve your well-being, but only for a short while, suggests new research on abusive bosses co-authored by a Michigan State University business scholar.

 Mark Bernstein of the Sam Bernstein Law Firm presents before the Eaton County Board of Commissioners seeking to have Eaton County become a plaintiff in a "mass tort" lawsuit against several "Big Pharma" drug manufacturing and distribution companies. 

 On Friday, November 3, 2017 at approximately 4:33 p.m. the Ingham County 9-1-1 Center received several calls regarding a possible shooting that had just occurred at Pattengill Academy (626 Marshall Ave). When officers from the Lansing Police Department (LPD) arrived on scene they received information from witnesses that a black SUV vehicle was seen leaving the scene after the shooting.

 Marcia Civils and Monica Blackwell are both breast cancer survivors who volunteer and raise money for “It’s a Breast Thing.”