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School violence training exercises planned in Charlotte, Stockbridge
LANSING — Police in Eaton and Ingham counties are planning active school shooter training at a pair of area districts this week. The Ingham County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Stockbridge Police Department and the Stockbridge School District for active violence training at Stockbridge High School at 9 a.m. Friday. Separately, the Charlotte...
Mid-Michigan Matters: Breastfeeding challenges & benefits
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Helping mothers and babies on their breastfeeding journeys, that’s what the Barry-Eaton District Health Department is doing next month. Looking ahead to National Breastfeeding Awareness Month in August, Emily Smale with BEDHD shares the challenges and benefits mothers and babies have when breastfeeding. Smale explains how breastmilk contains antibodies that help protect against many childhood illnesses, and helps strengthen the bond between parent and child. Smale also shares how businesses that support breastfeeding tend to have lower staff turnover, higher job satisfaction, and increased worker productivity. As for the community, breastfeeding helps reduce waste from bottles and formula. Given the benefits of breastfeeding, Smale also dives into the challenges mothers and babies face along the journey and gives local resources to help.
Eaton County restaurant inspections: Ratatouille, pizza sauce found with mold
CHARLOTTE — When county health inspectors visit local restaurants, they document problems that need addressing to meet standards set by Michigan food codes and law. The most serious problems are considered priority violations, which present potential health hazards and should be corrected immediately. Priority foundation violations do not present immediate health hazards but should be corrected in a timely manner. Consequently, follow-up inspections and reports may be generated. ...
News Spotlight: Lansing Man Charged For Death Threat Towards Public Servant
MICHIGAN — Eaton County Prosecuting Attorney Douglas R. Lloyd announced this afternoon that his office had authorized charges over the weekend for death threats made toward a member of the Eaton County Judiciary. Michael Jonathan Wetmore, age 46, of Lansing, was arrested after he called the Eaton County Sheriff’s Office and made statements threatening the life of retired Eaton County Judge Julie Reincke. As a result of an investigation by the Eaton County Sheriff’s Office, Wetmore was charged with:
CASA for Kids to hold book drive
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – CASA for Kids of Barry, Eaton and Ingham Counties will hold a book drive Friday, July 26. The book drive, in partnership with Fifth Third Bank, also includes special guest readers Rep. Kara Hope at 11 a.m. and Rep. Emily Dievendorf at 2 p.m. The event, which aims to help raise […]
Lansing man accused of threatening retired Eaton County judge faces terrorism charge
CHARLOTTE — A Lansing man has been charged with threatening a retired Eaton County judge. Michael Jonathan Wetmore, 46, faces a felony charge of false report or threat of terrorism and a misdemeanor charge of malicious use of telecommunications services. He faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted. Wetmore "called the Eaton...
Eaton County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Vandalism
EATON COUNTY, MI — On July 12, 2024, at approximately 7:30 a.m., Eaton County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a call from the Cheney Limestone Quarry in Bellevue regarding a malicious destruction of property complaint. The investigation revealed that two excavators were damaged and vandalized and will require over...
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