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Soaring gas prices prime East Lansing for commuting alternatives

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In recent weeks, Americans have felt the consequences of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and other dynamics at the fuel pump. According to AAA gas price data, Lansing residents can expect to pay an average of $3.81 per gallon of regular unleaded fuel, down from last month’s average of $4.14 but far above last year’s average of $2.82. 

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A lack of commute options forces many into costly alternatives. When gas prices go up, it ultimately reduces how much workers are taking home. Trent Delongchamp, a Chandler Crossings resident and Michigan State University sophomore, says he now pays $85 per tank of gas to fill his 2011 Ford Expedition. 

“I drive from my apartment to campus three days a week there and back, and also work Mondays and Fridays,” said Delongchamp, “I feel like I don’t make as much profit from my work anymore because I have to budget more for the insane gas prices in Lansing.”  

Scott Stewart, an East Lansing DoorDash driver has been forced to adjust to higher gas prices. 

“I have to be a lot more picky with the orders I take, making sure that the pay per mile is high [enough] so I can actually make money on it,” Stewart said. “So I end up taking fewer orders, making less money per day.

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Spring has sprung at Mason Community Garden

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The Mason community garden is one of Mason’s kindest acts for its community. Local residents can grow their own produce in designated plots they apply for. For previous years, residents would go to the Mason City Council, but starting March this year they’ll be going to a different board. 

Madison NorfleetThe Mason community garden that’s ready for its 2022 gardeners. The City Council voted unanimously March 21 to have a licensing agreement with Mason Community Services. Community services will now  maintain the garden. 

 Linda Hughson with community services said, “The garden is something we can help with.

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Artist tries to get Mason to warm up to ice sculptures

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With winter nearing an end, Mason residents want to see the return of an old idea: an ice sculpture festival. 

Scott MillerThe ice sculpture Scott Miller made for Halloween at Pi Kappa Alpha in 2019. Twelve to 15 years ago, Mason used to hold an ice sculpture festival. Some Mason residents said it was similar to the Lansing festival and even had the same ice sculptor, Scott Miller. 

Miller stopped the ice sculptures for Mason because businesses lost interest. However, Miller said, “If they are interested, so are we” 

Recently, Lyle Johnson made a Facebook post asking if the residents of Mason would enjoy an ice sculpture festival downtown. Johnson received 28 likes and 9 comments from  people showing their support for the idea.

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This Mason farmer’s market is as local as you can get

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Madison NorfleetCustomers can purchase products ranging from home-made crafts to fresh meat to honey. You look at your grocery list and see bread, milk, and soap. For most people they may just go to Kroger or Target. For the city of Mason they have an even better grocery store: The LFA Farmer’s Market. 

Dan Kostecke owns the LFA Farmer’s Market. He started the business after he and his wife struggled to sell the products of their farm in the winter.

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‘No more masks’ says Mason Public Schools board

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A Mason Public Schools second grader shares her story of masks in the classroom. From Zoom of Feb. 14 Mason Public Schools board meeting. On a day meant for love, Mason public school parents felt the love after the school board made an important decision regarding the choice of parents and students. On Monday, Feb.