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They call it a pizza that started a style. And Detroit-style pizza has landed in Okemos. The location at 2010 W. Grand River Ave. marks the 20th location in Michigan. Known for its rectangular cut with a thick crispy crust, it’s no secret that the Detroit-style pizza is a big hit.
It’s been a tough two years for Robert and Molly Stump. But her faith in the DeWitt Township Board of Trustees Meeting gave her new hope. “It seems to me there should be a reciprocal relationship between the township management and the officers they employ,” Molly Stump said. “My purpose in addressing you tonight is simple, to encourage a decision to reinstate my husband, Robert Stump, to his position as a police officer in your township.” In the last two weeks, residents found out that the township fired Officer Stump.
Winter in Michigan is at its full force. This is typically the time when Michigan State University students leave their bikes and scooters behind and take the bus. But they’re having to walk instead of ride. Students have been dealing with bad bus service for a month. Now, the Capital Area Transportation Authority said it might not get better until March 6.
Finals week at Michigan State University is stressful. Throw in a pandemic and a new virus variant, and the stress might be reaching a fever pitch.
Byron bus drivers are suffering staff shortages. But one superintendent is taking initiative.
It used to light up the entire Michigan State campus, but this coal-fired power plant has been dark for half a century — until now.
Recent theft in downtown East Lansing prompts the police department to take preventative measures.
BIRDHOUSES: After birds lay their eggs and their fledglings take off in the spring, you might have an empty bird box at this point. Should you clean out the nest they leave behind? Whether to clean out nests from birdhouses at the end of summer is an ongoing debate. An MSU Extension expert explains. By McKoy Scribner. FOR ALL POINTS.
PFAS TESTING: Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy is expanding its testing capacity for monitoring a family of so-called “forever chemicals,” PFAS. For several years, the department’s state laboratory in Lansing has been able to check only drinking water for PFAS contamination. That gives Michigan the opportunity to become a national leader in PFAS action response. By McKoy Scribner. FOR MONTMORENCY, ALCONA, MICHIGAN FARM NEWS AND ALL POINTS.
INVASIVE MOTHS: MSU Extension is conducting a program to help monitor an invasive moth species. The destructive box tree moth was found in the United States this past spring, including three areas in Michigan. The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the federal Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services are partnering. By McKoy Scribner. FOR MICHIGAN FARM NEWS AND ALL POINTS.