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Lansing State Journal

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Lansing City Council OKs tax deal for 440 apartments to boost housing

LANSING — A local local landlord, property developer and entrepreneur's work to make a name for himself in distressed real estate seems to be paying off. The Lansing City Council unanimously approved on Nov. 9 four 15-year workforce housing development incentives for Simtob Management Investment, about three years after the city settled a lawsuit with the company intended to bring the red-tagged Holmes Apartments complex into code compliance. The incentives are PILOTs, or payments in lieu of taxes agreements, which are often used by cities for certain housing developments. They are put in place as an alternative to a property owner paying traditional property taxes. The Lansing company will pay a total of about $205,000 for four apartment buildings in 2027 rather than their normal share of property taxes for Baltic Flatz, 916 W. Cavanaugh Road; Carolina Flatz, 4318 Pleasant Grove Road; Pacific Flatz, 1401 E. Kalamazoo St., and Ventnor Flatz, 1115 Dorchester Circle. In 2027, the four properties would have otherwise had a tax bill of about $713,000. City officials said the payment will increase every year and Simtob Management will have to submit annual audits to the city. If the company doesn't pay its bill, it will have

Lansing, MI · 1d

Lansing State Journal

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Eaton County assistant prosecutor appointed judge in Calhoun County

CHARLOTTE — A high-ranking member of the Eaton County Prosecutor's Office has been named to a vacancy on the Calhoun County District Court bench. Adam Strong, of Marshall, has been with the prosecutor's office since 2012 and is Prosecutor Doug Lloyd's deputy chief assistant. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appointed him to a partial judicial term that expires Jan. 1, 2029. “Adam is a skilled legal professional and a dedicated member of his community," Whitmer said in a news release. "I am confident that he will use his years of experience to serve the people of Michigan admirably and uphold the rule of law.” The vacancy on the 10th District Court bench was created when Judge Jason Bomia was appointed to fill the remaining term of retiring Calhoun County Circuit Judge Brian Kirkham. Strong previously worked as an adjunct professor of criminal law and criminal procedure at Ferris State University, according to Whitmer's release. He has been involved with the Eaton County Circuit Court veteran’s treatment court, felony sobriety court and adult circuit drug court. He is a past president of the Eaton County Bar Association and previously worked with the Michigan State Police Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management Team. Strong earned

Calhoun County, MI · 1d

Lovely Garden Roots

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East Lansing Could Fine Brandon Green $149,400 for 26 Oak and Hickory Trees Cut Without a Permit, and the Council Takes It Up Again Nov. 17

East Lansing staff propose a $149,400 fine, $200 per inch, against Brandon Green for 26 oaks and hickories cut without a permit. The council revisits it Nov. 17.

East Lansing, MI · 9h

WLNS

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Big Penny returns to Pennsylvania Avenue with new look

The community group STUPID - Lansing installed a new version of the iconic Big Penny bridge mural with larger, reflective eyes after the original was defaced in April.

Lansing, MI · 1d

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The 8 Free Michigan Museums That Will Keep You Curious For Hours On End

Want to explore free museums in Michigan that spark your curiosity?. These 8 museums offer fascinating exhibits and unforgettable experiences for everyone!. 1. University of Michigan Museum of Art (Ann Arbor) That big stone building on State Street in Ann Arbor isn’t just pretty to look at from the outside....

Ann Arbor, MI · 2d

thelivingstonpost.com

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Three energy projects converge on rural Cohoctah: ‘I’m going to see nothing but black panels, metal and destruction’

Joann Haas was two months pregnant in 1985 when she bought an old farmhouse on Fleming Road in Cohoctah Township. Over the years, she turned it into a home where she raised her son and hoped to spend the rest of her life. “I look out my picture window right...

Cohoctah Township, MI · 7h

WILX-TV

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Lansing Fire Department unveils new Fire Station 9

The Lansing Fire Department held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday to mark the opening of its newest fire station.

Lansing, MI · 2d

WLNS

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Lansing ModPod community likely delayed

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — A proposal to create a modular housing community in Lansing to assist people in transitioning from homelessness to housing is facing unplanned hurdles that could push back its expected 2027 year-end opening. The NOVA Housing Initiative had selected the Ingham County Human Services Building, 5303 S. Cedar St., in January of […]

Lansing, MI · 2d

WILX-TV

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Lansing proposal would change some rental screening rules

LANSING, Mich. (News 10) - A proposed ordinance could change how some Lansing landlords use criminal history when screening renters. The proposal would generally require landlords to give applicants a chance to correct errors or show evidence of rehabilitation before denying them housing because of their record. The ordinance includes...

Lansing, MI · 2d

WILX-TV

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Stockbridge Librarian Honored for Outstanding Customer Service

STOCKBRIDGE, Mich. (WILX) — A familiar face at the Capital Area District Library in Stockbridge is being recognized for making a difference in her community. Sherri McConnell, head librarian at the Stockbridge branch, received the Dr. Al Robert McConnell Staff Award for her outstanding commitment to customer service. McConnell...

Stockbridge, MI · 1d

WLNS

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Ingham County residents speak out against data centers

Community push back on data centers has been effective in halting two development plans in the Greater Lansing area.

Ingham County, MI · 22h

The Detroit News

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Lansing-area data center plan dead two weeks after it was announced

LANSING — Less than two weeks after unveiling a data center community engagement proces s officials hoped would flip the script on the hotly contested developments, the project is dead. The announcement of a possible data center in Delhi Township and Holt, on the south side of Lansing, by a local economic development agency was met with immediate opposition. The township ended its partnership with the economic development group the next day and had unanimously approved a resolution opposing the data center within three days of the announcement. On Monday, Nov. 9, the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) said the deal is no more. Lighthouse Sustainability, the pre-development firm that intended to work with the community to address concerns about the $10 billion data center, withdrew its interest in the site. LEAP will now look to other "non-data center opportunities" for the site, said Bob Trezise, president and CEO of LEAP. “While we are disappointed that a public dialogue was not truly allowed to begin, we thank the Delhi Township community and Lighthouse Sustainability for their participation and feedback, though brief,” Trezise said in a statement. The project in Delhi Township was announced Oct. 27, six months into a one-year

Lansing, MI · 9h

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State Transportation Commission approves Bergman ‘PLOWS’ Act

LANSING, Mich. (WZMQ) – The Protecting Lifesaving Operations during Winter Storms or PLOWS Act, introduced by Representative Bergman last May has been approved by the State Transportation Commission. The Act (H.R. 8782) classifies snowplows as emergency service vehicles, and opts them out from the U.S. Clean Air Act regulations...

Lansing, MI · 2d

WILX-TV

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East Lansing announces temporary intersection closure for sewer project

EAST LANSING, Mich. (News 10) - An East Lansing intersection will temporarily close Monday, Nov. 16, as crews work to install sewer pipes. The intersection of Albert Avenue and Milford Street will be closed for approximately 10 days to allow crews to lay sewer pipes across the roadway. Detours will...

East Lansing, MI · 1d

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Veterans Can Reserve Free Thanksgiving Meals

LENAWEE CO. — Michigan veterans and their families can reserve a free Thanksgiving meal. The nonprofit VETLIFE is partnering with Kroger on a program called Harvest for Heroes. Kroger is providing 400 meals, and each one feeds a family of four to six. Drive-through pickup is Friday, November 20,...

Fowlerville, MI · 1d

WILX-TV

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Gray Media Lansing celebrates beam raising milestone for new media center

LANSING, Mich. (News 10) — Gray Media Lansing celebrated a major milestone Wednesday with a beam raising ceremony for the renovation and expansion of its South Lansing facility, the longtime home of WILX-TV 10. The ceremony marked the placement of a structural beam as construction advances on a project...

Lansing, MI · 7h

WILX-TV

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Lansing adds more than 700 residents, latest census estimate shows

LANSING, Mich. (News 10) - The latest census estimate shows Lansing’s population grew by more than 700 residents between 2024 and 2025. The estimate comes as local economic groups raise concerns about an aging population in the region. Those groups say continued growth is needed for the city. Growth...

Lansing, MI · 1d

94.9 WMMQ

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Can't Decide Where to Eat? Jackson County Has 40 Suggestions

BBQ, pasta, coney dogs, seafood, and plenty more. Jackson County Restaurant Week is serving up some tasty reasons to eat out. What's your go-to Jackson County restaurant?

Jackson County, MI · 1d

WOOD TV8

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I-96 project in Ionia County ‘on time and under budget’

The project to rebuild I-96 between Bliss Road and Sunfield Road in Ionia County is "on time and under budget," according to the Michigan Department of Transportation.

Ionia County, MI · 1d

WLNS

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Michigan cities ranked on best places for sports fans list

WalletHub ranked Detroit, Ann Arbor and East Lansing on a list of best sports cities in the U.S. How did the three stack up against the rest?

Ann Arbor, MI · 8h