Local Focus

Restaurant Review: The English Inn

Feb 24, 2010Column

Walking up to the front door of the English Inn feels like going out to dinner at a friend’s home — a friend with a really large, beautifully landscaped, landmark…

Joanie Brogan: Fighting for the Family Dinner

Feb 24, 2010Cover Story

If Joanie Brogan believes one thing it’s this: her family is just like every other family. They keep schedules and routines; they bicker and fight; their children have rules and…

MSU Federal Credit Union’s Student Art Exhibition

Feb 24, 2010Column

Since I’ve had the opportunity to write this column, I’ve covered many great events. Many of them have been fundraisers. This time, it’s purely an art exhibition.
Like many of…

My Community: The Vagina Monologues Talent Showcase

Feb 24, 2010Column

The cast of The Vagina Monologues came together with their family and friends for a night of celebrating individuality, talent and women at Scene Metrospace. The evening was filled with music…

Michigan’s Mighty Women Leaders

Feb 24, 2010

Throughout history, women have overcome enormous obstacles and discrimination to achieve the success, respect and recognition that they deserve. From gaining the right to vote in 1920, to almost 60…

My Community: Chocolate Party Benefit

Feb 24, 2010

The Kellogg Center was filled with chocolate creations enjoyed by all who attended at the 21st annual MSU Museum Chocolate Party Benefit. The theme this year, based on the movie…

March 2010: Tri-County Events

Feb 24, 2010Column

Events
March 2 — Garden Mentor Mixer, Lansing, Have you ever wanted to be a mentor? Would you like to help increase local youth and family’s access to fresh food?…

My Community: FrostFest

Feb 24, 2010

Community members gathered in downtown Lansing to enjoy the brisk, snowy weather at this year’s FrostFest. Ice sculptures, horse-drawn carriage rides and music by Jammin’ DJ’s and 94.1 The Edge…

My Community: Heart Throb 5K

Feb 24, 2010

Hearts were racing this Valentine’s Day during the second annual Heart Throb 5K, which offered a Couples Division. The race took place on MSU’s campus, beginning at Bessey Hall and…

Good News: March 2010

Feb 24, 2010Column

[ State of Fitness Opens in East Lansing ]
East Lansing just got a little stronger.
Co-owners and long-time Lansingites Justin Grinnell and Rebecca Klinger are bringing quality trainers, cutting…

Tickets & Tarot: Dawn Botke-Coe

Feb 24, 2010Column

One of Dawn Botke-Coe’s defining moments in life was receiving a ticket. It was not for disorderly conduct or reckless driving or even a DUI; Botke-Coe was ticketed for fortune…

Family Business: Jamie Robinson

Feb 24, 2010Column

Mason resident Jamie Robinson has given her whole life to her community. Fourteen years ago, after her parents decided they were going to sell the family business, Darrell’s Supermarket and…

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