Lansing Local News

Two UP projects remain. Friday, August 29, 2008 at 11:52 a.m. LANSING -- It's the last holiday weekend of the summer, and MDOT is clearing most roads for travelers.

Michigan election officials and House Speaker Andy Dillon are fighting a court ruling that could allow a recall of the Democrat from Wayne County's Redford Township to appear on the November ballot.

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm has ordered U.S. flags throughout the state to fly at half-staff Friday to honor a southern Michigan soldier killed in Afghanistan. Army Staff Sgt. Kristopher D. Rodgers of Burr Oak died Aug. 16 when a roadside bomb exploded near his vehicle. Photo caption: Rodgers

LANSING, Mich. - Governor Jennifer Granholm has ordered U.S. flags throughout the state to fly at half-staff this Friday to honor LaGrange native killed in Afghanistan. Army Staff Sgt. Kristopher D. Rodgers of Burr Oak, Mich., died Aug. Photo caption: Rodgers Photo by Courtesy

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Myong Holloway, chef and owner of Rivi’s Deli in the Lansing City Market, and her husband Bob seem to be cursed. Even though the couple lives in Lansing, Myong owned a Korean restaurant in Detroit for four years while waiting for her husband to be transferred to the Detroit GM plant.

Last Thursday evening, Bonnie Turner (nee Beamon) called this reporter as she was being evicted from her rental home at 533 Baker St. in Lansing.

Fifteen years ago, or maybe it was longer, 20, 25 years ago, the Lansing State Journal enjoyed its Golden Age. The economy was booming. Newsrooms were full. Circulation was up. Any retailer wanting foot traffic advertised.

EAST LANSING - A visit to California during Labor Day weekend sounds like a prime location for a little rest and relaxation.