Greater Lansing Community News
Holt school board unpacks Oct. 28 threats
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Holt Public Schools had a number of safety threats during the final week of October.
Business & Economy
Delhi DDA budget includes federal rescue plan money for local businesses
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The Delhi Township Downtown Development Authority plans to spend $239,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds next year to help local businesses recover from the pandemic.
Health
Holt schools to host COVID vaccine clinic Wednesday
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Holt Public Schools will hold a coronavirus vaccine clinic Wednesday with the Ingham County Health Department, just over a week after federal health officials approved the first vaccine against COVID-19 for children as young as 5.
Education
Holt High School’s diversity club encourages student activism
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After losing momentum during the pandemic, Holt High School’s Diversity Club launched into the new school year with a new vision.
The club was started four years ago as a social environment where students of color could get together and talk about issues that were common to them. The club is now adopting a focus on activism within the school.
Greater Lansing Community News
Holt schools spends over $5k to replace stolen items from TikTok challenge
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Holt Public Schools has spent between $5,000 and $10,000 replacing hand sanitizer dispensers, soap dispensers and other bathroom items after the “Devious Licks” challenge from popular social media app, TikTok
Greater Lansing Community News
Delhi Township reports savings for residents from switch to LED streetlights
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Consumers Energy recently switched more than 300 lights to LED. Each upgraded streetlight saves between $84 and $179 annually, according to a memorandum from Township Manager Tracy Miller.
News
Holt students protest school response to safety issues, bullying with walkout
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More than 100 Holt High School students walked out of school today to protest school officials’ response to recent safety issues, including an incident in which a student brought a loaded handgun to the school last week.
Students exited the high school through the main doors about 11:50 a.m., where many sat or stood until busses arrived at 12:45 p.m. Students already had been scheduled for an early release.
Holt-Delhi Township
Inventory, staffing causes challenges for floral business during pandemic
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Inside Wild Strawberry and More couldn’t do any business at the start of the coronavirus pandemic in February 2020. The florist shop couldn’t get any flowers to tell. Business is picking up since the doors reopened.
Energy
Electric vehicle charging stations open in Delhi Township
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Two electric vehicle charging stations have been installed at Delhi Township Hall, in front of the Veterans Memorial Gardens.
Public Safety
Delhi Township to increase police funding in a proposed budget
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Delhi Township could increase its police budget by more than $40,000 next year to cover increased service costs by the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office.