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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 […]
Meet Linda Hughson: The heart and soul of Mason Community Services
INGHAM COUNTY, Mich. (WILX) - Restoring Hope and Providing a Helping Hand is the motto of Mason Community Services. Executive Director Linda Hughson brings those words to life. Whether she’s finding people housing, putting clothes on their backs, or diapers on their kids, Hughson makes sure people in need get the help they need.
'Check out' countless resources and books at CADL's Dansville Branch
DANSVILLE, Mich. (WILX) - The CADL Dansville Branch goes beyond the bookshelf. Despite their smaller library, they offer books and DVDs for all ages. They also have digital resources available! They also have mobile hotspots that you can rent if you don’t have internet at home as well as a printer!
The Great Lakes National Trail Ride starts in September
Come ride with us September 20-22! The Great Lakes National Trail Ride starts Saturday September 21 at 9 a.m. at the Waterloo Horseman's Camp in Chelsea, Michigan. Bring a dish to pass for the potluck Saturday night at the pavilion. We will offer a silent auction also at the Waterloo pavilion. We are accepting donated items for the auction so there will be a nice selection to bid on. Make your site reservations now via midnrreservations.com for the Waterloo Horseman's Camp (rustic) or at the nearby Farmlane Campground (electric) by contacting Donny at 734-260-9009. Or you can pull in for the day and ride with us too. If you are also a Missouri Fox Trotter Horse Breed Association member, you will earn a point toward an award in the Fox Trot America program. There is a $10 fee to participate in this ride. The ride form can be found on our website (michiganfoxtrottinghorse.com). Please bring your completed form with $10 and turn them in to Marilyn Mannino no later than Saturday morning before the ride starts.
Here's a look at this week's Moneyball Pro-Am summer league schedule, with rosters
The 2024 Moneyball Pro-Am continues this week on Tuesday and Thursday at Holt High school. The six-team summer league, which is in its 19th season, is made up of college players, former college players and professionals — including Michigan State’s men’s basketball roster, with the Spartans’ players divided up among the six teams. Central Michigan’s roster is also dispersed throughout the league.
Free Ice Cream and Great Music in Dexter
The Dexter Lions Club and Dexter Creamery have been teaming up this summer to bring free ice cream to the Music in the Park events. Over the past couple of months, the Dexter Lions has served free ice cream from the Creamery on Friday nights during the Summer Concert Series. They will be doing it one more time on Aug. 30. Music in the Park is presented by the Dexter Area Chamber of Commerce.
Bella Juozapaitis named Tecumseh's Scholar-Athlete of the Year
TECUMSEH — Tecumseh softball isn't a program used to having losing seasons. But when the 2024 senior class were freshmen, they had to go through some growing pains. There was no 2020 season due to the pandemic and with a handful of strong freshmen, they made up the bulk of the lineup while the others didn't have a ton of experience. ...
UMich Board of Regents fire nursing professor Robert Stephenson
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. UPDATE 7/21: This story has been updated to include a comment from the University. The University of Michigan Board of Regents voted Thursday to dismiss Nursing professor Robert Stephenson, ending his tenure. Stephenson has been placed on administrative leave since May 11, 2023, after allegations of sexual harassment of two of Stephenson’s former students first came to light in Feb. 2022.
Former Michigan DB, Belleville High star dead following tragedy in Utah
A former member of the University of Michigan football team and star at nearby Belleville High School is dead following a drowning Saturday in Utah. Andre Seldon Jr., who played for the Wolverines in 2020 and 2021, was found dead by a dive team shortly after 9 p.m. local time, according a late-night statement issued by Utah State University.
Demonstrators in Howell Chant 'We Love Hitler, We Love Trump'
On Saturday, as ex-President Donald Trump and running mate J.D. Vance came for a rally in Grand Rapids, demonstrators in Howell, about 90 minutes away, were at the I-96 and Latson Road overpass chanting, "We love Hitler, we love Trump," the Detroit Free Press reports. In another part of the...
Former Ann Arbor Pioneer runner adds another state record to historic resume
Rachel Forsyth set records and proved to be one Michigan’s all-time girls distance runners in her final high school season. And on Saturday, the former Ann Arbor Pioneer star and reigning Michigan Gatorade Player of the Year set another state record during a track event in Toronto. If you...
Hartland High alum fulfills lifelong 'Jeopardy!' dream
HARTLAND — Sean Duffie grew up competing in quiz bowl – hoping to one day test his knowledge on the popular game show, “Jeopardy!”. On Monday, the Hartland High School alum will officially become a contestant on the show. Duffie will appear on “Jeopardy!” on Monday, July...
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