Lansing has a wealth of hidden talents in the rap game.  Mikeyy Austin has recently dropped some new introspective music and still finds time to give back to the community. 

 (Pictured from left to right) -- Wendy Bradley, owner of Zoe Life Spa and Salon; Ashley Willis, owner of Michigan Premier Events; Andre Hutson, owner of Conquest Fitness; Lisa Young, owner of Express Employment Professionals of Lansing and Dontaye Garrett, owner of EliteFitness were presented with Entrepreneur on the Move awards from the Lansing Black Chamber of Commerce on April 29, 2017.

 Local Chapter Positions Open After Multiple Resignations

On Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at approximately 8 a.m. a missing persons report was filed by  a co-worker at the Lansing Police Department Headquarters at 120 W. Michigan. Officers were informed a co-worker had not shown up to work in a few days, which was not normal. 

 Lansing Police investigation into the homicide of Kevin Wade Wirth  (pictured) has led to an arrest.

 On May 21, 2017, just prior to 7:00 a.m. Lansing Police responded to a residential burglary alarm in the 1100 Blk of E. Kalamazoo. Officers checked security of the home including the interior.

Unfortunately, officers discovered a male subject that was deceased. No other persons were located therein.

See a complete list of the candidates for 2017.  

  Vivian Bodiford and Jimmiel Bodiford, Amias James (not shown), Tamara Jones Bills (not shown) have attended every TNCPCAN dinner and ceremony since its inception.  Family member James “Jay” Jones III, was murdered along with his fiancee', Miranda Garza, in a double homicide in May of 2008.  

 By Cathy M. Rosenthal

 Dear Readers,

 Sikhs gather every year in April in Lansing, MI to celebrate the New Year.  

 By Sue Hubbard, M.D.

Studio:  Lionsgate (2 hr. 4 min)

  EAST LANSING, MI – Maintaining the yards of vacant properties helps reduce crime rates in urban neighborhoods, indicates a new Michigan State University study that’s the most comprehensive to date.

 EAST LANSING, MI -- You don’t need the charisma of Steve Jobs to be an effective boss, indicates new research led by Michigan State University business scholars.

 Paris offers more sights than you’ll be able to see in one trip; enjoy the rooftop of Notre Dame but save some other attractions for your next visit. By Laura VanDeventer, Rick Steves’ Europe. 

This delicious snack is great for a picnic.

PREP TIME - 15 MINUTES

COOK TIME - 30 MINUTES

  Bill increases percent of state road funding to cities

 By Christopher Loring

   Vivian Bodiford and Jimmiel Bodiford, Amias James (not shown), Tamara Jones Bills (not shown) have attended every TNCPCAN dinner and ceremony since its inception.  Family member James “Jay” Jones III, was murdered along with his fiancee', Miranda Garza, in a double homicide in May of 2008.  
Photo by Joshua Gillespie

  Stephonz and Delvonz Flamand (left to right) - a twin brother business team from Everett High School – used their baking and business skills to showcase and “pitch” their home based bakery business. “DADA’s Bakery.” Their cupcakes were very delicious and were gobbled up by judges and other participants quickly!

  Chef Amadeus, a celebrity chef from Jacksonville and host of the podcast radio show, The Southern Passion Lounge.

 By Christopher Loring

 By Dr. Daneen Skube

 By Jill Schlesinger

 Make sure your child consumes clear liquids after vomiting to stay hydrated. 

 By Cathy M. Rosenthal

Easy and delicious dish for a quick dinner.

  Prescribers now provided with enhanced real-time information through state-of the-art technology

 Dear Readers,

 EAST LANSING, MI -- As teacher resignation letters increasingly go public -- and viral -- new research indicates teachers are not leaving solely due to low pay and retirement, but also because of what they see as a broken education system.

 EAST LANSING, MI --Fragile X syndrome is the most common cause of autism. Even though the single gene that’s responsible for it was discovered in 1991, and the disease is detected by a simple blood test, there’s no treatment or cure.

Morgan Freeman as Willie, Michael Caine as Joe Harding and Alan Arkin as Albert Garner

Studio:  Warner Bros. (1hr 36mins)

  By Howard T. Spence

  LANSING, MI – National Library Week falls on the week of April 9-15.   According the American Library Association (ALA) web site, this special week was first sponsored by ALA in 1958 as a way to celebrate the contributions of our nation’s libraries and librarians and to promote library use and support. Also, since 1985, April has also been designated School Library Month.

 By Howard Spence

 By Marc Morrone

 
By Janene Gardin

 Dear Readers,

 EAST LANSING, MI --  New Michigan State University research has found that refugees diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder regulate stress differently than those who don’t have the disorder, but may have experienced similar suffering.

EAST LANSING, MI -- Expertise is clearly beneficial in the workplace, yet highly trained workers in some occupations could actually be at risk for making errors when interrupted, indicates a new study by two Michigan State University psychology researchers.

 By Dr. Daneen Skube

 By Jill Schlesinger

 By Sue Hubbard, M.D.

 
Dear Readers,

 Studio:  Warner Bros. (1 hr. 58 min)

 It's never too early to begin capturing travel experiences in a daily journal. 

 Easy and delicious dish for weekend brunch.

 Casa de Rosado, 204 E. Mt Hope, Lansing, MI. Bottom right:  A place to gather in the gallery.  

 In Venice, only three "traghetti" (shuttle gondolas) still ferry voyagers across the Grand Canal from established stops, though you can always rent a gondola for your own private ride. 

By Christopher Loring

 Most Michigan residents would prefer policymakers prioritize the environment over economic growth, finds a new survey by Michigan State University researchers.

Separation is an important milestone, as your child learns that while you may leave for an hour or two, you always return.

Photo by Dreamstine.com

By Sue Hubbard, M.D.

Do you ever leave your child with a babysitter or caregiver? Weird question, right? But some parents never want to leave their child with someone else, and I am not sure that is healthy for either parent or child.  

 Despite delays, the residents of Lansing are looking forward to the opening of the new Golden Corral in Delta Township.

  PREP TIME

Until babies are rolling on their own, you should always put babies to sleep on their backs.

Photo by Dreamstine.com

 Dr. Brian L. Metcalf, Ph. D., Superintendent of the Grand Ledge School District, accepts a copy of the resolution from the Eaton County Board of Commissioners presented by Commissioner Howard T. Spence. This historic resolution recognizes February as Black History month in Eaton County.  It encourages Eaton County school districts to focus on the important contributions to the county and country from a wide variety of diverse backgrounds and histories.

  By Marc Morrone

Rina Risper, President & Publisher of The New Citizens Press

Dear Readers,

  The Church of the Holy Trinity overlooks the main square in the quaint colonial town of Trinidad, Cuba. 

 The Lansing Board of Water & Light has received several reports of scams threatening both residential and commercial customers with loss of service if they do not make a utility payment over the phone.

 PREP TIME

  By Marc Morrone

Eaton County Sheriff Tom Reich, Deputy Andrew Jenkins  and Undersheriff Jeffrey Cook.  Deputy Jenkins works in the Delta Township patrol unit. He saved three people from a burning building. 

 EAST LANSING, MI --  When preschoolers spend time around one another, they tend to take on each others’ personalities, indicates a new study by Michigan State University psychology researchers.

 EAST LANSING, MI -- A Michigan State University researcher has developed a faster way to detect the bacteria causing patients to become sick, giving physicians a better chance at saving their lives.

 By Jill Schlesinger

  By Marc Morrone

Devinn LoVette from City Life Lansing and Love the City discussing the impact of words such as “power,” “support,” and “respect” and how each individual has their own definition of these words.

  Studio: Universal Studios (2 hr.)

 Presented by Sara Frank-Hepfer

 By Dr. Daneen Skube

  Denzel Washington plays Troy Maxson and Viola Davis plays Rose Maxson in “Fences”.

PREP TIME

 There are several ways to treat a sick child, but homeopathic medicine isn't one of them.

 EAST LANSING, MI --  Thousands of jobs in the STEM fields of food, energy and the environment are going unfilled in the U.S. today. These applied biological disciplines are vital to our national and global security and economy, but graduate too few students to meet current and projected workforce demands.

  By Marc Morrone

 After just 12 weeks of introducing a new medical curriculum to its incoming College of Human Medicine students, Michigan State University is finding that these future physicians are already ahead of the game in their academic and clinical skills.

  If water rates continue rising at projected amounts, the number of U.S. households unable to afford water could triple in five years, to nearly 36 percent, finds new research by a Michigan State University scholar.

The 2017 King Legacy and Service Award recipient, Earnestine McMullen, pictured here at her home on the westside of Lansing during one of her Grammy parties. Her granddaughter, India.Arie was nominated that year. She passed away on March 12, 2009, her family accepted the honor on her behalf. 

TNCP Photo

 
By Sue Hubbard, M.D.

 By Tamara El-Khoury Watson

 LANSING, MI – The Lansing Poetry Club, the RCAH Center for Poetry at Michigan State University and Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) are seeking a Poet Laureate to engage the tri-county community in the literary arts. 

  By Marc Morrone

 Dear Readers,

 Studio:   Columbia Pictures  (116 min.)

 PREP TIME

EAST LANSING, MI --  Michigan State University has landed a highly competitive grant from USAID to fight the Zika virus in Mexico.

 Eastern High School graduate, BJ Sprague, is now PFC Sprague.  He is in the United States Marine Corp.  

By Jill Schlesinger

Tribune Content Agency

Last week, I outlined some financial planning tips that varied somewhat from year-end advice in past years, due to changes that likely in the tax code going forward. They included things like accelerating and bunching itemized deductions, using highly appreciated securities for charitable contributions, paying state and local taxes as soon as possible but holding off prepaying mortgages, and selling winners in taxable accounts.

PREP TIME

  By Marc Morrone

 When you spend time with your children, you usually have better results as a parent.  Marcus Brown says that parents have a challenging position but it is rewarding too.

Ruth Negga (left) stars as Mildred and Joel Edgerton (right) stars as Richard

 EAST LANSING, MI --     Defendants charged with murder in North Carolina from 1990 to 2009 were more than twice as likely to receive the death penalty if the victims were white, Michigan State University researchers have found.

By Ramze Suliman

 Dear Readers,

 It is important to give a good description of your child's medical history to determine allergies to medications.

  Morgan Evans, 10-years-old, spending time with her father, Darryl Evans and her sister, 3-year-old, Emiliya (aka “Emmy”).  Darryl spends time with his children at his photography studio, Pure Enchantment. His son, Dion, 21, is not shown. 

 The City of Lansing initiated winter storm operations early this morning and will continue around-the-clock until city streets are cleared of snow.

  By Porsche Miles-Grant

 By Samantha Ofole-Prince

 By Marc Morrone

PREP TIME

 Accessibility and advertising has led to an increase in teen e-cigarette usage.

 By Jill Schlesinger

 There are plenty of questions when it comes to Social Security.  Some of the questions and answers are in this article.

Memo to all attorneys submitting legal briefs to the U.S. Supreme Court: Be subtle and your chances of winning go up significantly.

 As the weather has turned colder, now is the best time for an inspection and tune up of your home heating system by a properly licensed mechanical contractor to make sure your system is operating safely and efficiently to keep you and your family warm all season.

Ingham County Sheriff Gene L. Wriggelsworth is warning residents of a phone scam where the caller states he is from the Sheriff's Office. 

  By Porsche Miles-Grant

By Jill Schlesinger

Tribune Content Agency

Defying the polls and odds, Donald J. Trump won the presidential election. As the results became clear on the evening of November 8, financial markets around the world reacted swiftly: Stocks plunged (at one point during the overnight session, U.S. futures were down 5 percent, indicating a more than 800 point wipe out for the Dow Jones Industrial Average), the Mexican peso cratered by 13 percent, the U.S. dollar tumbled and safe havens like gold, U.S. Treasury bonds and the Japanese yen jumped.

  By Marc Morrone

 EAST LANSING, MI --     Fewer Michigan State University students are drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes on a regular basis, according to the State of Spartan Health survey, which is conducted every two years to assess the health of students on campus.

Forest Whitaker as Col. Weber

Studio:  21 Laps Entertainment (116 min.)  Plot:  An elite team are brought together to investigate a mysterious spacecraft which appears across the globe.

  PREP TIME

  Dear Readers,

Photo by Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves' Europe.

  By Porsche Miles-Grant

On November 21, 2016 at approximately 6:50 p.m. Lansing Police were dispatched to a shooting in the 3000 block of S. Washington (Lansing, MI).

  By Amir Risper 

 Off-campus housing -- a greater fire risk 

LANSING- MI -- College students living away from home should take a few minutes to ensure that they are living in a fire safe environment as they start their academic year at Michigan colleges and universities, as Gov. Rick Snyder recently proclaimed September as Campus Fire Safety Month. Living off-campus poses particularly high fire risks that are preventable when young adults know and practice life-saving fire safety measures. 

  By Marc Morrone

 Studio: Universal Studios (1hr. 36 min.)

  LANSING, MI -- Lansing Community College (LCC) is making lists, receiving awards, and being featured as a leading resource and contributor to higher education and community by local, regional and national organizations.

Photo by Kenn W. Kiser

By Michele Strasz, Capital Area College Access Network, www.capitalareacan.org 

  Dear Readers,

Photo by Dreamstine.com 

 By Jill Schlesinger

 By Dr. Daneen Skube

  EAST LANSING, MI --   A dictator’s death rarely leads to regime change, according to a new study that comes as a fifth of the world’s authoritarian rulers are at least 70 years old and in various stages of declining health.

The Ingham County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance from the community in the death of 69 yr old David Fluke.

 On November 3, 2016 the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office arraigned Thomas Michael McClellan, 25 year old from Holt, on Open Murder, 1st Degree Child Abuse, and 1st degree Arson in front of Magistrate Blumer of the 55th District Court, bond was denied. 

 Oftentimes, you can find 9-year-old Angel Travis in the studio with her father, Wiza Phiri, making music.

 By Dr. Daneen Skube

 When a pregnant woman receives her flu vaccine, she is not only protecting herself but also her baby. 

 By Jill Schlesinger

 By Chris Swope

 Dear Readers,

  By Marc Morrone

EAST LANSING, MI -- Living around people with opposing political viewpoints affects your ability to form close relationships and accept other perspectives -- and may even change your personality, finds a national study led by a Michigan State University scholar.

  By Porsche Miles Grant

 Studio:  Warner Bros. (128 min.)

 Indulge in this pumpkin treat.  

 The following information is preliminary in the investigation. It is likely that information and details in the investigation could/may change as the Lansing Police Department investigates further.

 On October 28, 2016 at approximately 1:15 am, Officers were sent to the 2900 block of Truman to check the welfare of a resident. Officers developed information that necessitated entering the residence. 

By Porsche Miles Grant

 Greg Hall in Chicago, IL, during a recent trip pictured here with his sons, Jake, 13-years-old  and Kevin, 5-years-old.  They are from Owosso, MI.  

 By Jim Detjen

By Mark Hornbeck

LANSING, MI -- Paula D. Cunningham, AARP Michigan State Director and a pioneer in business and education in the Lansing community, will receive the Trailblazer Award from the Michigan Congressional Black Caucus on Friday, Sept.16, at the Mead Center for American Theater in Washington, D.C.

Photo by dreamstine.com

Prepare this dish in 10 minutes!  

 Sunday, October 2, 2016, at approximately 4pm, Ingham County Sheriff's Deputies responded to the 4800 block of Old Plank Rd in Onondaga Twp for a subj who had barricaded himself in a residence with a shotgun.

 Studio: Columbia Pictures. (2hr. 12 min.)

 By Julie Vandenboom 

 While most people don’t like to think about worst case scenarios, giving them their proper consideration can ultimately offer peace of mind.

September is National Preparedness Month and it is a great time to get your home and family ready for a range of emergencies. Here are three steps to take.

  -Civil Rights Era Character and Motown Fan Encourages Girls to Lift Their Voices for Positive Change--

 By Sherry Brantley

  Dear Readers,

 INGREDIENTS

 Studio:  Warner Bros. (114 minutes)

  By VirtualTourist.com

 Dear Readers,

Studio:   Universal (2 hrs. 3 min.)

Plot:    The most dangerous former operative of the CIA is drawn out of hiding to uncover hidden truths about his past.

 A cellphone is not a toy, and research suggests keeping it away from young children. 

  Q. My boss just did my review and told me I am monotone in my conversations at work. Apparently people read me as uninterested and disengaged. How important is tone of voice, and why does it matter what my tone is? Don't people pay attention to my words?

For those of us who are spiritual, we would like to attribute any sort of success to a higher power (GOD). This is no different when it comes to chasing financial success. A lot of what it takes to achieve financial success is staying faithful in the lord, and putting forth continuous efforts. Money management is also extremely vital. 

EAST LANSING, MI – Can Grandma’s Wi-Fi router alert you that it’s time to check on her? 

A grant from the National Science Foundation will allow Michigan State University to explore whether home Wi-Fi systems can preserve the privacy of our aging loved ones while detecting abnormal events in their homes.

If you are at least 60 years of age, are physically unable to attend the polls without the assistance of another, or meet one of the other requirements under state law, you are entitled to vote by absentee ballot.  In fact, we want to make it even easier for you by placing you on the Permanent Absentee Application List. 

 On Thursday, August 18, 2016, Lansing Police Chief Mike Yankowski placed Sergeant Charles Funk, an 18-year department employee, on administrative leave while a criminal investigation was being conducted by the Michigan State Police (MSP).

  Dawn (Hatter) Perry (far right) and her daughter, Lindsey Smith (far left) visit Kevin Hatter in the community room at East Lansing Health Care.  Kevin loved Christmas.  He was 47 years of age in photo with Santa.  He died three weeks later from Huntington’s Disease complications.

The Michigan Department of Corrections is searching for prisoner Johnny Rodgers after he was mistakenly released  from the Oakland County Jail at 6:03 p.m. August 24.

Rodgers, 25, is 6 feet tall and about 187 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. He has tattoos on his arms, face, neck and chest.

  Dear Readers,

 EAST LANSING, MI --Condescending comments, put-downs and sarcasm have become commonplace in the politically charged workplace, and a new study co-authored by a Michigan State University business scholar shows how this incivility may be spreading.

 EAST LANSING, MI -- Young children with multiple disabilities who are enrolled in Head Start have better literacy, reading and math scores than children who aren’t in the federally funded program, indicates a new study by Michigan State University researchers.

 By Sherry Brantley

 Studio:  Warner Bros. (1hr. 40 min.)

  PREP TIME: 15 minutes

 By Aleshia Keyzer

 Teens should not be in pressure cooker mode all the time. 

 By Dr. Daneen Skube

By Angela Fossi

 Great Lakes Folk Festival Schedule

Friday, August 12,  6:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

www.greatlakesfolkfest.net

On July 11th, Arab and black activists discussed ideas to increase solidarity.

By Jill Schlesinger

Tribune Content Agency

  Earlier this summer, the Economist Intelligence Unit updated a list of the top 10 global risk scenarios. 

 It is important to ask specific questions about an adolescent’s periods and provide them with good information. 
Photo by fotolia.com

 By Greg Schwem

 By Porsche Miles Grant 

  Dear Readers,

It is that time to talk about healthy living during the summer.    I have been seeing a lot of people at the pool or beach not using sunscreen. Please protect your family from the sun and heat.

Rina Risper, President & Publisher of The New Citizens Press

  Studio:  Sony Pictures (1 hr. 45 min.)

 This easy frozen recipe will be sure to make your family happy!

 PREP TIME: 10 Minutes

 EAST LANSING, MI -- Living around people with opposing political viewpoints affects your ability to form close relationships and accept other perspectives -- and may even change your personality, finds a national study led by a Michigan State University scholar.

 Dr. Damon Davis, Urologist and Professor at Michigan State University and Jack Pitts holding a check for $3,000 from the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity’s Jack Pitts Open Golf Tournament.  The tournament will be held on Saturday, August 6th. 

 By Marc Morrone

  Q: We own an eight-year-old, male Pug, Digger, who is smart, lovable, and extremely calm. My brother-in-law always loved Digger and bought a male Pug from a breeder.  

 EAST LANSING, MI A Michigan State University researcher has found that a common food additive may be linked to a rise in food allergies.

 EAST LANSING, MI  --- Fathers play a surprisingly large role in their children’s development, from language and cognitive growth in toddlerhood to social skills in fifth grade, according to new findings from Michigan State University scholars.

 By Dr. Daneen Skube

By Jill Schlesinger

Tribune Content Agency

  Global uncertainty, volatile markets and elections are out of your control, but there many things you can do to control your financial destiny. 

Do not allow children to handle bug repellent without supervision. 

Photo by fotolia.com

  By George White

 Holland's whirring windmills harness wind energy to pump excess water into canals. 
Photo by Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves' Europe.

 Holland's whirring windmills harness wind energy to pump excess water into canals. 
Photo by Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves' Europe.

  Studio:  Universal Pictures (105 min.)

 By Aleshia Keyzer

  This easy frozen recipe will be sure to make your family happy!

Dear Readers,

Gardening is one of my favorite hobbies.  My mother had a garden at our home on Long Island.  It was one of her many projects after leaving the concrete and asphalt of Brooklyn, NY.

 Featured poets:

Time: 7-9 pm

 LANSING, MI – With free parking, a 24-hour secure drop box and located on CATA route #2, the South Washington Elections Unit is now open to the public in preparation for the August 2 Election.  Open to the public until Election Day, the South Washington Elections Unit is open Monday thru Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 Dear Readers,

  INGREDIENTS:

 Studio:  Warner Bros. Pictures  (1 hr. 54 min.)

  By Sherry Brantley

 Every Vote Counts

Absentee ballots available for those who qualify

 Alana Brunson is glad school is out but she is still looking forward to the learning opportunities that summer programming offers.

 Above:  Scoops Old Town is now open.

Below: Business partners, Rico Lewis and Linda Baughman are enjoying the summer heat.  They are serving up Michigan State University Dairy store ice cream this summer.

By Carole R. Harris

What was your most devastating day or moment in your life? I mean, really life altering, unearthly painful? Did you have to really think about it or is it right there in your every moment? Did you have the opportunity to thank those hearts and souls who helped you navigate those moments? 

  The warm weather is here and if you plan to celebrate by setting off a few fireworks or giving the kids sparklers, know the dangers and take every safety precaution to avoid injuries.

 Studio:   Disney (2hrs. 26 min.)

  INGREDIENTS:

 By Greg Schwem

By Jill Schlesinger

Tribune Content Agency

There is some much-needed good news for retirement savers: As investing fees hurtle toward zero, employers are seeing the benefit of ditching expensive funds from 401(k) plans and replacing them with cheaper index funds. The result has been a boon for retirement savers.

 Most babies and children do not get an ear infection without any other symptoms besides ear pulling.

 HOMTV is arguably the leader in providing extensive election coverage by a Government Access Channel. Since 1988, HOMTV has won numerous awards at the state, regional and national level for Overall Excellence in government programming and election coverage. This is our 28th year providing one-on-one candidate interviews, candidate statements, LIVE Debates, Special Features on Ballot Proposals and LIVE Election Night Results Coverage. We stay live on air from the time the polls close until all of the ballots are counted and reported at the local level. 

Masaki Takahashi and his son, Milo, age 9, at a Michigan State University game.  

Courtesy photo

Photo:  Meet the Candidate Interview with Incumbent Democratic Candidate for Township Treasurer Julie Brixie running unopposed. 

By Deborah Guthrie, HOMTV Executive Producer

HOMTV is arguably the leader in providing extensive election coverage by a Government Access Channel. 

 Angel Irvin, 26, is participating on June 18th in the First Try Triathlon in Linden, Michigan.  It is her first triathlon which is includes a 300 yard swim, 9 mile bike ride and 2 miles in her everyday wheel chair. Her  goal is to compete in Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii which would require a roll of 26.2 miles via wheel chair.  

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

  By Jill Schlesinger

mourgefile photo

 The more than 40 million people who will travel Michigan to enjoy carnival and amusement rides this season are urged to make safety a priority, especially with the kids

 Dear Readers,

By Porsche Miles Grant