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Looking to take a new path this spring? Come join the Okemos High School Theater Program on their journey along the Yellow Brick Road with their spring production of “The Wizard of Oz.”
When ELHS students returned to campus following the Feb. 13 shooting at Michigan State University, Gus was there to greet them.
Sabrina SeldonBeautiful feature gardens cover the Lansing Home and Garden show booths. Homeowners packed the Michigan State University Pavilion in search of builders, home improvement experts, landscapers, and new ideas on how to update their homes’ interiors and exteriors.
The March 16-19 show attracted thousands of homeowners and more than 250 exhibitors.
Local businesses tried to help homeowners find solutions and gain a year’s worth of customers. Carolyn Alt, senior show manager and publicist, has worked on planning the show for years.
“A lot of these businesses don’t have showrooms, so this is the opportunity for them to have their once-a-year showroom,” Alt said. “They can talk about what is new with their business, as usually people that come to the show are new to the area. It’s a great way for them to connect with businesses that they are going to need.”
Jen Lewis attended the show for the second time after moving back to Michigan.
At a recent Lansing city council meeting, a presentation was given by Devon Self Storage representative, Mike Olson gave a presentation to request permission for a special land use permit. Devon Self Storage hoped to build its facility in south Lansing and replace the abandoned Sam’s Club at 340 E. Edgewood Blvd. “We believe that we would be a great tenant to both the strip mall and the community,” Olson said. Olson said the community is underserved by not having enough self storage based on the population. “We took two hours to go knock on doors across the street and ask if they would want self storage at this location,” Olson said.
The Copper Dog 150 races see both experienced and amateur mushers trek across the back country of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Background
The Copper Dog 150 is an annual sled dog event held the first weekend of March in Calumet, MI, on the Keweenaw Peninsula, the most northern region of the Great Lake State.
Mushers and their team of dogs travel through the expansive wilderness through back trails, snowmobile paths, up and down mountains, and occasionally side streets.
The event has four different races ranging in both length and difficulty. The mileage of the races include 15, 30, 80, and 150.
The length of the races also determine how many stages it has. A stage is a portion of a race that must be completed before moving onto the next, with a rest period before starting the next segment.
The races
The 15 mile race can be completed in about an hour and a half. This race takes the mushers through and around the city of Calumet, and is intended for less experienced mushers. The 30 mile is a slightly more demanding race taking mushers deeper into the wilderness.
EAST LANSING – It was an exciting first season back in East Lansing for Michigan State Alumnus and new men’s hockey head coach Adam Nightingale, who guided the program to its most wins in over a decade and its first Big Ten Tournament series victory. Nightingale also received nomination as one of three finalists for Big Ten Coach of the Year.
Michigan State University held a Zoom meeting with parents of Chinese international students Feb. 23, focusing on some of the college’s ongoing works and updates on the resources MSU can provide to international students.
The Meridian Township Board discussed the creation of recreational marijuana ordinances for Meridian Township at their Feb. 7 regular meeting.
“How am I supposed to take a test with the same pencils I gripped in my hand in a desperate attempt to fight back against an intruder at my dorm where I am supposed to feel safe?” asked Asha Denny, a student studying Psychology at Michigan State University.
East Lansing residents enjoyed a Valentine’s Day-inspired night at the city’s annual Sweetheart Ball on Feb. 8–9 at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center.
Back for the first year since 2020, the dance was hosted by East Lansing Parks, Recreation and Arts.