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Jupiter Inlet Colony officials and residents do their part to communicate safety tips

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JIC Mayor Dan Comerford and his staff continue to be available virtually and physically to keep his residents safe and informed. He held a meeting for residents Monday night over Zoom and his office  is carrying on business as usual. “We are attempting to stay open as long as we can because we generally have very low traffic and we don’t have a large staff here,” Mayor Comerford said over the phone. “We have two police officers generally on duty during the day who will continue to patrol the beach. We want to keep people off the beaches and in their homes.

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Residents of Florida town express concerns over closing of public beach

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Margaret Topper, a long-time Jupiter Inlet Colony, Florida resident, texted about not being able to get daily exercise and fresh air because of the closure of the town’s public beach. “I understand they are regulated by the state government to follow procedures but maybe there could be a walking/no congregating clause,” she wrote. “It’s important that people get outdoors and exercise for physical and mental health reasons. I think the 6 feet and no congregating idea should be in use everywhere.”

Signs were put along the Inlet explaining the closings due to COVID-19. Photo by Gia Mariano

Chris Ayerle, who has a background in behavioral health, texted that she thought it was a bad idea to close the beaches because it would impact mental health.

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Williamston voters decide on funding for Potter Park Zoo

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Williamston voters made decisions on three ballot proposals for Ingham County including one for Potter Park Zoo that looks to gain funding for operations, maintenance and improvements. Williamston Middle School hosted the city’s voting precinct. Photo by Gia Mariano

Each Ingham County proposal centered around reauthorizing funding for basic healthcare to low-income residents, renewing funding for the countywide system of trails and parks, and reauthorizing funding for the operation of the Potter Park Zoo and Potter Park. Ed Potter, a 36-year-old Williamston resident, shared his thoughts on the proposal and said he voted yes. Click here to listen to his interview.

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The Michigan Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence presents “The Gun Show” at Williamston Theatre

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The Michigan Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence has been putting on a one-act, one-person play about the debate on guns. The show goes throughout February and March 2020. On Monday, the show came to Williamston. 

“The Gun Show” explores playwright E.M. Lewis’s relationship with guns throughout her life as she moved from rural Oregon to New York and Los Angeles. “If you look in the country now tons of mass shootings have been going on and people are scared,” said Jala Jackson, actress and MSU theatre major. “Nobody is talking to each other, and it’s turned into a left or right issue.

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Williamston City Council addresses development potential

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The Williamston City Council meeting on Monday night addressed different plans to improve development in the city. The Redevelopment Ready Committee, presented by Brett Hanlon at the meeting, is a foundation for community development. The three steps to becoming certified through the RRC are Engagement, Evaluation and Certification. The city of Williamston is nearing the end of step two. Brett Hanlon, RRC planner, presents information about RRC to the council.

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New indoor farmers market brings local products to Williamston

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            Dan Kostecke keeps busy with his business, Guiding Light Garlic Farm, but felt like he wanted to do more to help local farmers. Over a year ago, he decided to open his first indoor farmers market, LFA Farmers Market, in Mason. Then in December, LFA Farmers Market & Micro Cafe came to Keller’s Plaza in Williamston. The LFA sells only locally sourced goods and products in this store in Williamston as well as its original location in Mason. Photo by Gia Mariano

LFA stands for Local Farm Alliance.