Local Focus

Summer Fun Abounds in Lansing — Let’s Go!

May 26, 2010

Well, we’ve been waiting and waiting. And, it’s finally here … summer. You would think that the people of Michigan would be tops in patience. We have been waiting for…

Good News: June 2010

May 26, 2010Column

[Fulton Award of Excellence Goes to Three HGB Employees]
Three Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital (HGB) employees were honored recently with a Fulton Award of Excellence for their exceptional contribution…

My Community: Umbrellas in April

Apr 28, 2010

Downtown Williamston was crowded with families and friends hoisting open umbrellas into the air — and not because it was raining. During the Umbrellas in April event, a multicolored mosaic…

My Community: Taste & Tour of Old Town

Apr 28, 2010

Old Town welcomed numerous visitors to its quaint streets for its third annual Taste & Tour event. Hosted by the Old Town Commercial Association, the fundraiser supports the revitalization of…

Business Review: Hastay’s Greenhouse & Flower Shop

Apr 27, 2010Column

Refreshing scents rush forth as you walk into Hastay’s Greenhouse & Flower Shop, accompanied by bright reds, purples and pinks. Seven greenhouses in the back showcase a variety of annuals…

7th Annual Capital Area Humane Society Fur Ball: A Furry Tail Evening

Apr 27, 2010Column

Transforming Eagle Eye Gold Club into an enchanted forest is no easy task. But that is exactly what transpired Saturday evening, April 17, 2010. Vases of twisty branches covered with…

Nonprofit Profile: The Creation Station

Apr 27, 2010Column

The Creation Station can be easy to miss, nestled below the Impression 5 Science Center in Lansing. But just look for the red door with the yellow star on the…

Practical, Proactive & Protective: Olson is Eco-Chic

Apr 27, 2010Cover Story

It could be that tiny fairies or Mother Nature herself dropped a little “green” dust on our budding environmentalist when she was just a baby. Whatever the case, Tonia Olson…

High Hoops: Miss Basketball Leads Trojans to Championship

Apr 27, 2010Column

East Lansing High School’s girls basketball team’s climb to the top as State Champions last season was a bit of a surprise. After all, the Trojans had never in their…

Eco-Educating: Janice Vedder

Apr 27, 2010Column

As Delta Township Clerk, Janice Vedder is responsible for maintaining registration for elections, training election inspectors, putting together board minutes and keeping records.
However, one of the greatest contributions to…

Environmental Steward: Edith Suttles

Apr 27, 2010Column

One of Edith Suttles’ favorite places in the world is New York, which is home to her two daughters, Cressida and Meredith, who are paving their way in the entertainment…

Growing Generosity: Christi Dutcher

Apr 27, 2010

Christi Dutcher’s roots and passion are in Charlotte, MI. The roots are from a long standing family business, Fulton Lumber, founded in 1908, by W. B. Fulton, her great-grandfather and…

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