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William Lawrence declares victory over Tom Barrett, flipping Mid-Michigan seat

Democrat William Lawrence has declared victory over Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett on Tuesday in Michigan’s 7th Congressional District.

Michigan · 3d

WOOD TV8

Health officials issue ‘all clear’ after mercury spill in Hastings

Days after a mercury spill was reported at a Hastings factory, the county health department has issued an all clear message, allowing the building to reopen.

Hastings, MI · 1d

q106fm.com

Travel advisory for US-127 in Ingham County

LANSING, MI — The Michigan Department of Transportation has issued a travel advisory for a portion of US-127 in Lansing from 6:00 a.m. Thursday Nov. 5 thru 8:00 p.m. p.m. Friday, Nov. 6. The notice is tied to the completion of construction on US127 from Saginaw Highway north to...

Ingham County, MI · 3d

WILX-TV

Eaton County creates $100K defense fund to help townships fight corporate tax appeals

CHARLOTTE, Mich. (News 10) - Small municipalities facing expensive legal battles against national retailers over property taxes now have a financial partner in Eaton County. The Eaton County Board of Commissioners approved the creation of the Local Tax Defense Fund, setting aside $100,000 to help its townships, cities, and villages cover the costs of defending their property tax assessments against corporate appeals.

Eaton County, MI · 1d

WILX-TV

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Two strokes haven’t stopped him: Meet the Michigan man greeting his town for 10 years

EATON RAPIDS, Mich. (Aging Untold) — For 10 years, George Doxtader has made a difference in his community by spreading joy with a thumbs-up. The 78-year-old sits on a bench at the corner of State and Main streets in Eaton Rapids and lifts his thumb to greet passersby. “He...

Eaton Rapids, MI · 1d

WOOD TV8

I-96 lanes reopen between Grand Rapids and Lansing

The Michigan Department of Transportation reopened all I-96 lanes and ramps between Bliss Road and Sunfield Highway Friday.

Grand Rapids, MI · 1d

county-journal.com

Demolition set to begin spring 2027 on Horner Mill property

(Deb Malewski/FAN – The Horner Woolen Mill property, shown in its current condition, is slated for demolition beginning in spring 2027. The first phase will address two buildings with additional work dependent on securing further funding.) After years of deterioration, there may finally be a light at the end...

Eaton Rapids, MI · 2d

WLNS

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Delta Township under boil water advisory after water main break

Delta Township has issued a precautionary boil water advisory following a water main break in the area.

Waverly, MI · 2d

Lansing State Journal

A Walk in the Park: Delta Twp. celebrates new bridge, park connector path

A Walk in the Park is an ongoing series from State Journal photographer Nick King, who intends to explore Lansing area parks one hour at a time. If you have a suggestion of a park he should visit, email him at nking@lsj.com. Township officials and community members cut ribbons on Oct. 30 marking the opening of the Webster Road bridge and connector pathway, which links Delta Mills and Hawk Meadow parks. Nate Simon, a resident who lives near Delta Mills Park and attended the event with his 8-year-old son Lincoln, sees the improvements as a positive improvement. "I'm a fan. It's safer for kids crossing over to the park," said Simon, who said he appreciated the cement border along the bridge sidewalk that adds protection for pedestrians. "It's nice connecting all the trails. We have dogs and we go for a walk just about every day." Delta Township Trustee Andrea Cascarilla spoke during the event. "It represents something much bigger. The dedication to a connected recreation system brings our community together," said Cascarilla, before cutting the ribbon marking the opening to the connector pathway. Guests walked, biked and ran along the .83-mile long connector pathway, stopping to enjoy cider and

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Mid-Michigan powerline project narrows route options, begins state application process

A proposed 55-mile power line stretching across three Mid-Michigan counties is moving closer to state review, with residents getting another opportunity to weigh in on where the transmission line could be built. ITC Michigan filed a construction plan Wednesday, Nov. 4, with the Michigan Public Service Commission for its Oneida-Sabine...

Livingston County, MI · 1d

familydestinationsguide.com

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Cross This Storybook Covered Bridge In Michigan And Feel Like You Traveled Back In Time

There are places in Michigan that make you stop mid-sentence, forget what you were talking about, and just stare. The Historic Fallasburg Covered Bridge in Lowell, Michigan is absolutely one of them, and once you see it, you’ll completely understand why. Now to start with something simple. You’ve probably...

Lowell, MI · 3d

Lansing State Journal

Public service set for former Lansing Mayor David Hollister

LANSING — A public memorial service for former Lansing Mayor David Hollister is set for Nov. 23 at Lansing Community College's Gannon Building Commons on Grand Avenue. Hollister, 84, died Sept. 22. His 53 years in public service included three terms as mayor of the Capital City, a long stint in the Michigan House of Representatives and time on the Ingham County Board of Commissioners. Everyone is invited to the "Celebration of Life" ceremony set for 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 23, family members said. The program begins at 2:30 p.m., they said. Parking will be available on all levels of the adjacent Gannon Ramp, with no RSVP required. A former teacher, Hollister also served as a state department director and economic development leader over his five decades in public service. He was elected mayor in 1993 and re-elected in 1997 and 2001. Before that, he represented the Lansing area in the Michigan House from 1975-93. Contact Ken Palmer at kpalmer@lsj.com . Follow him on X @KBPalm_lsj This article originally appeared on Lansing State Journal: Public service set for former Lansing Mayor David Hollister

hastingsbanner.com

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Favorites take championships at annual Barry County meet

No big upsets on the twisty, turny course at Maple Valley High School Monday as the Lions played host to Hastings, Delton Kellogg, Lakewood and Thornapple Kellogg for the annual Barry County Cross Country Championship. Saxon senior Caroline Randall and Delton Kellogg senior Landon Madden, a pair of regional champions,...

Barry County, MI · 2d

Larry Brown Sports

Michigan, Michigan State team up to collect fans’ urine. Yes, really

In a rivalry already famous for intensity, Michigan and Michigan State have found a new way to measure which side is No. 1. Researchers from both schools are hosting “The Piss Off,” a game-day collection event that turns tailgate donations into fertilizer. Fans can contribute at yurts set up at the Ann Arbor Golf Club … The post Michigan, Michigan State team up to collect fans’ urine. Yes, really appeared first on Larry Brown Sports .

Ann Arbor, MI · 14h

WLNS

60-foot Iron Mountain spruce arrives at Capitol as Michigan’s 2026 state tree

Michigan's official 2026 state Christmas tree, a 60-foot spruce donated by the Larry Riccio family from Iron Mountain, arrived at the Capitol on Saturday morning.

Michigan · 8h

WLNS

US 127 rebuild nears the finish line after months of detours

The multimillion-dollar U.S. 127 reconstruction project between Lake Lansing Road and Interstate 69 is scheduled to reach completion by early December.

WILX-TV

Lansing event recognizes local veterans ahead of Veterans Day

LANSING, Mich. (News 10) - Local veterans gathered at the Gier Community Center in Lansing for an early Veterans Day celebration hosted by the Ingham and Clinton county departments of veterans affairs. The 10th annual event included guest speakers, awards and recognition for local veterans. Attendees also had food, music...