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Parma Western and Ionia volleyball advance to regional final

CHARLOTTE, MI. (WLNS) — Parma Western defeated Chelsea in four sets and Ionia would defeat Lansing Catholic in five sets, to set up a division two regional final between the Panthers and the Bulldogs. Parma Western got the win over Chelsea with a score of (25-23, 23-25, 25-19, 25-19). Ionia would take down Lansing Catholic […]

Charlotte, MI · 12h

Lansing State Journal

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These Greater Lansing football teams are at their best at playoff time

Making deep runs in the Michigan High School Athletic Association football playoffs is no easy feat. While a majority of the football programs in Greater Lansing have captured a district championship or at least reached a district final since the MHSAA expanded its playoffs in 1999, the list is much shorter of teams that have taken it a step further and won multiple regional titles. DeWitt has led the area programs that have had the most success at this stage of the state tournament with seven regional championships in the past decade. That is more than all but four area programs have won since 1999. With five area teams competing for 11-player regional championships this week, here is a look at the most successful Greater Lansing schools at the regional stage of the MHSAA state tournament in the modern era of the playoffs. THE TOP 10 1. DeWitt ▶ Regional titles: 16 Deep runs have been the norm for the Panthers, who have been a model of consistency with their 16 regional championships. Four of those came in Division 4 — 2001, 2003, 2004 and 2006. DeWitt's other regional championships have come in Division 3 in 2002, 2009, 2010, 2012,

Lansing, MI · 1d

The State News, Michigan State University

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Guest Commentary: MSU should reject 'the Putin violinist'

Michigan State University's College of Music will host a virtual masterclass with controversial Kremlin connected violinist, Vadim Repin on Nov. 11. Students should question why MSU is hosting the so-called "Putin violinist." The Kremlin portrays artists like Vadim Repin as a way of presenting the positive side of Russian culture to cover up their invasion of Ukraine. This soft weapon technique is aimed at removing crippling economic sanctions and forgiveness of 227,000 war crimes . Repin portrays himself as apolitical but he reeks of Kremlin influence. His sanctioned wife Svetlana Zakharova is with the ruling United Russia party. She previously endorsed Russia's invasion of Crimea along with 500 other artists. Then in April 2025, Repin participated in a concert broadcasted to Crimea , perceived as a validation of Russia's illegal occupation of the peninsula. In April 2022, Repin was awarded "People's Artist of Russia" by Putin. His arts festival has received funding from Putin's cultural initiatives fund and he recently applied for a $1.2 million dollar grant. Critics allege this fund supports Russian nationalism and aggression. Repin's acceptance of Russian state financial incentives and awards obligates his silence about Russia's war. Any doubts that Repin is a Kremlin propagandist were

East Lansing, MI · 1d

Hillsdale Daily News

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Jonesville set to face Ottawa Lake Whiteford after historic title win

UNION CITY — The last time Jonesville celebrated a district football championship, Ottawa Lake Whiteford was on the other sideline. More: Hillsdale Academy wins fourth consecutive district volleyball title In 2002, the Comets beat the Bobcats 52-22 to claim the Division 7 district crown. Their postseason ended one week later in a 28-0 regional loss to Mendon. Two decades later, program history has come full circle. Jonesville defeated former Big 8 rival Union City 52-30 on Friday, Nov. 6, ending its district title drought and setting up another postseason meeting with Whiteford. This time, the Comets will travel to Ottawa Lake for a Division 7, Region 4 championship with a chance to reach the state semifinals for the first time. “It feels great,” Jonesville coach Frank Keller said. “I feel great for the seniors. I feel great for the team, great for the program. And we’ll enjoy this one tonight, then we’re going to get ready for next week.” Jonesville (7-4) has won five straight games, its deepest playoff run since 2002. The Comets did so against Union City by leaning on the formula that has carried them through. “It’s our front seven,” Keller said. "They’ve been putting the work

Jonesville, MI · 2d

WILX-TV

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Lansing Catholic, Hillsdale Academy capture girls cross country state titles; Lumen Christi’s Samantha Schroeder defends individual title

BROOKLYN, Mich. (News 10) - The Lower Peninsula cross country state finals were held at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn on Saturday. In Division 3, Lansing Catholic took home the team state championship led by junior Josie Bishop, who finished in third place overall. Also in Division 3, Jackson Lumen...

Lansing, MI · 2d

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Spring Arbor University Surpasses $80 Million Goal for Ignite Campaign

University leadership and donors participate in groundbreaking ceremony last Thursday. Courtesy photo. (November 9, 2026 9:25 AM ET) Spring Arbor University today announced that it has surpassed its $80 million fundraising goal for Ignite: The Campaign for Spring Arbor University, marking a significant milestone in the university’s commitment to Christ-centered education and continued institutional growth.

Spring Arbor, MI · 2d

Lansing State Journal

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MHSAA football playoffs: See the Greater Lansing regional pairings

Greater Lansing will be represented by six football teams in the third week of the Michigan High School Athletic Association playoffs. Here are the matchups for next week. MHSAA football regional pairings in Greater Lansing Division 3 DeWitt (9-2) at Mount Pleasant (10-1) Mason (10-1) at Chelsea (11-0) Division 4 Portland (11-0) at Grand Rapids South Christian (10-1) Division 7 Ithaca (10-1) at Pewamo-Westphalia (10-0) 8-man Division 2 Portland St. Patrick (11-0) vs. Gaylord St. Mary (11-0) This article originally appeared on Lansing State Journal: MHSAA football playoffs: See the Greater Lansing regional pairings

Lansing, MI · 3d

MLive

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Here are the biggest takeaways from district finals in the Jackson area

Here are the biggest takeaways from district finals in the Jackson area

Jackson, MI · 3d

The Center Square

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Free speech lawsuit challenges Michigan State University's trustee ethics code

(The Center Square) – Michigan State University is facing a federal lawsuit challenging recent revisions to its Board of Trustees’ code of ethics. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, a national nonprofit organization, is representing university trustee Michael Balow in the lawsuit. “MSU’s revised code censors dissent,” said FIRE attorney Heather Pincus. “If a trustee criticizes a board decision, the trustee could suffer serious consequences, up to referral for removal from office. But if a trustee praises a board decision, the code imposes no consequences. That’s viewpoint discrimination, which the First Amendment forbids.” The revised policy requires trustees to “uphold the university’s reputation” and states trustees “will not undermine and will support the majority decision of the board.” It also requires trustees to raise concerns in “appropriate settings” before board action and sign an acknowledgement agreeing to comply or face sanctions. “But what exactly does ‘undermine’ mean, and who gets to decide?” said Balow. "The majority of the board? The amended code also requires that we will ‘not provide inaccurate, misleading, or false information concerning the University.' But who gets to decide what is ‘inaccurate’? Again, the majority of the board?” According to the foundation, the revisions were made

East Lansing, MI · 2d

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Lumen Christi Punishes Pirates in Dominant District Final

(11-6-2026): The Lumen Christi Titans took the Division 6 district title with a dominant shutout win over the Napoleon Pirates on a cold November night at home. The Pirates started on offense, but the drive ended as quickly as it began. Zavior Skog took the opening handoff and the Titans took it from him, forcing the fumble and securing the turnover.

Napoleon, MI · 4d

ClickOnDetroit.com

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Michigan State investigating possible cybersecurity threat

Michigan State University is investigating a possible cybersecurity threat. While the investigation is ongoing, the university said on Tuesday that officials have not yet determined if personal information was compromised. “MSU IT is taking appropriate steps to protect the university, its information, and the continued delivery of campus services while...

East Lansing, MI · 1d

thesuntimesnews.com

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Dexter Dance Team Opens Season With Second-Place Jazz Finish

The Dexter High School Dance Team opened its competition season Nov. 7 at the Universal Dance Association Great Lakes Dance Challenge at Walled Lake Northern High School. Competing against teams from Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania, the Dreadnaughts placed second in D2 Varsity Jazz, fifth in D2 Varsity Pom and fourth in Varsity Game Day.

Dexter, MI · 2d

thesuntimesnews.com

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Chelsea School District Seeking Community Members for Design Advisory Team

The Chelsea School District (CSD) is looking to put together a team of community members as part of its effort to determine whether or not to put before voters a potential bond proposal in the next year. The school district announced on Nov.9 that it “is seeking community members interested...

Chelsea, MI · 1d

thecitizenonline.com

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Martians sting Hornets for 45-6 playoff win

AtlasTwp. — The Goodrich Martians varsity football team kept its drive to Ford Field alive, dominating the Williamston Hornets 45-6 in the first round of the MHSAA Division 4 playoffs at the Roy U. Stacey Athletic Complex Oct. 30. With the victory, the Martians extended their undefeated streak to...

Goodrich, MI · 4d

The Detroit News

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Muskegon Western Michigan Christian wins Division 4 title on penalty kick

GRAND LEDGE — Goalie Kaden Peggar was ready to run to the waiting fans in celebration before Carter MacKellar had even gotten set for what turned out to the decisive penalty kick. Seconds later, Peggar, MacKellar and the rest of the Muskegon Western Michigan Christian (21-1-3) boys soccer team raced across the field at Grand Ledge High School, celebrating with fans a 1-0 shootout (4-3) win in the Division 4 boys soccer state championship win over Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett on Saturday, Nov. 7. “He was the guy I trusted the most while I was getting ready to run,” Peggar said postgame. “I was like, if he misses, I'll be shocked.” University Liggett (21-1) had taken a 3-2 lead in penalties after three rounds, and after neither team found the back of the net in regulation or two 10-minute overtime periods. Peggar was stepping back into the net and knew he needed to come up with at least one save to give his team a chance. He ended up stopping the next two, reverting to instinct to guess the proper way and parrying away back-to-back penalties. “I have a really good knack for pens,” Peggar said. “I feel like

Grand Ledge, MI · 3d

jtv.tv

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Jackson Fire Chief Tim Gonzales Graduates from National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program

(November 6, 2026 1:33 PM ET) The City of Jackson Fire Department announced that Fire Chief Tim Gonzales has graduated from the National Fire Academy’s (NFA) Executive Fire Officer (EFO) Program. This nationally renowned program develops senior fire service leaders and equips them to address the complex organizational and community challenges facing today’s fire and emergency services.

Jackson, MI · 4d

thebleacherdenizen.com

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Grand Rapids Sacred Heart at Portland St. Patrick – – Eight Man Football – – Second Round of MHSAA Playoffs – – The Bleacher Denizen – – November 7, 2026 – – by Chuck Krafft

This afternoon, your aging Bleacher Denizen is making the journey from Lansing to Portland High School, where the Shamrocks from Portland St. Patrick will be hosting the Falcons from Grand Rapids Sacred Heart in the second round of the MHSAA Eight Man Football playoffs. Sacred Heart enters the game with a 9-1 record; St. Patrick is perfect at 10-0. Each team has two forfeit victories included in their win total.

Grand Rapids, MI · 3d

The Monroe News

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SMCC's Christian Craanen makes all-state cross country for third time

BROOKLYN — Christian Craanen was third in the state last year. He had hoped to climb the ladder this season, but his body would not cooperate. The St. Mary Catholic Central junior aggravated a hip injury suffered over the summer a few weeks ago and was not healthy for the Division 3 state cross country finals at Michigan International Speedway on Saturday, Nov. 7. “It’s tough running when every step hurts,” said SMCC coach Nick Eby. “It takes a lot of mental toughness to keep pushing.” More: Jefferson, Whiteford carry torch for Monroe County Region football Craanen exhibited that toughness to earn all-state status by running 16:14 to take 27th place. “That was kind of his goal,” Eby said of Craanen making all-state for the third straight season. Erie Mason’s boys posted the Monroe County Region’s best team finish, taking 20th in Division 3. The New Boston Huron girls were 21st in Division 2. A roundup of all of the Region runners follows. DIVISION 1 Gibraltar Carlson’s Wyatt DelValle was the top Region finisher, taking 74th in the boys race. Cameron Varner placed 154th for Bedford and Monroe’s Gavin Rohr was 182nd. Region runners in the girls race were Audrey

Monroe County, MI · 3d

WKRC

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Ransomware group claims theft of data tied to 1.3M Spartans as MSU investigates

EAST LANSING, Mich. (WWMT) — Michigan State University is actively investigating a potential cybersecurity threat. According to the university, no personal information has been accessed, changed, or stolen. On October 1st at 5 p.m., an email was sent to all MSU users, including students, faculty, and staff, that they...

East Lansing, MI · 5d

Michigan Capitol Confidential

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Voters defeat St. Johns school bond for the third time

Residents of the St. Johns Public Schools district bucked a statewide trend of school spending increases in this week’s election by turning down a request for new bonds. It was the third no vote in recent years, with participants of social media groups calling the latest proposal a contentious ask.

St Johns, MI · 5d