Local Focus

Tri-County Parks and Trails

Jul 28, 2010Feature

Adventures in Your Backyard
Summer is, among other things, a chance for adventure. With the sun high and the weather warm, parks and trails in the tri-county area are opportunities…

Restaurant Review: Blue Gill Grill

Jul 28, 2010Column

The Blue Gill Grill is tucked away near the end of Lake Lansing Rd., right by the park. With a lighthouse entryway and other seaside elements, the establishment produces the…

Educational Excellence: Freya Rivers

Jul 28, 2010Column

Freya Rivers began her 25 year teaching career in Louisiana in 1971 before becoming a principal in her last nine years as an educator. Within that time, Rivers worked in…

Wonder in the Classroom: Diane Munshaw

Jul 28, 2010Column

Diane Munshaw insists that her kindergarten students keep her young. “How can you not feel great and young when you’re in a room of 25 five-year-olds?” she asked.
Growing up…

Tri-County Events: August 2010

Jul 28, 2010

Events
August 2-7 — 156th Annual Ingham County Fair, Mason. This event involves families from all over the county from Lansing to Stockbridge. You know the carnival happenings: grandstand excitement,…

Non-Profit Profile: Reach Studio Art Center

Jul 28, 2010Column

Reach Studio Art Center is a non-profit organization located in Lansing’s REO Town, right on S. Washington Ave. and central to three large neighborhoods. Alice Brinkman, executive director, along with…

Lansing Metro Marinas

Jul 28, 2010Column

When one thinks of Lansing, the first thing that comes to mind may be the Capitol, government, places to eat, big buildings and fun bars … but not for Giselle…

Business Profile: Cork & Bottle Winery

Jun 24, 2010Column

Cork & Bottle Winery co-owners Kathy Leydorf, Phyllis Moore and Nan Holden all have two very important things in common: they have been friends for years and they love wine.…

Good News: July 2010

Jun 24, 2010Feature

Williamston Chamber Announces Member of the Year
The Williamston Area Chamber of Commerce would like to announce the selection of Rosemary Philip as the 2010 Chamber Member of the Year.…

Non Profit Profile: Clean Water Action

Jun 24, 2010Column

Look at a map of Michigan, and one of the first things you’ll notice is that we are surrounded by water and full of many inland ponds, lakes and streams.…

A Helping Hand: Barbara Roberts Mason

Jun 24, 2010Column

Barbara Roberts Mason started her long career of helping others as a speech therapist with the Lansing Community School District. At that time, she was the first and only speech…

Restaurant Review: All Season Grill

Jun 24, 2010Column

The very first restaurant review I wrote for this publication was for the dear but departed All Season’s Bistro. A new restaurant with a similar name, but very different cuisine,…

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