rows of squash lay on at a stand, with a woman standing behind them.

Farmers market vendors get booster from local support during pandemic

Holt Farmers’ Market vendors say their seeing increased business since pandemic-related shutdowns ended.

Vendors credit an increased sense of community and return to more normal operations for the boost.

“While sales were down a bit in the wintertime when things were real uncertain, it definitely fostered that sense of community and that we need to be keeping things local and supporting our local farmers, our local vendors,” said Devyn Lloyd, the operator of Eliza’s Pies. 

A role of stickers for voters sit on a table at a voting precinct in Delhi Township.

Ingham’s fifth re-audit again confirms result of never-ending 2020 election

The 2020 General Election seems to be never-ending for for Ingham County Officials. On Oct. 8, the Michigan Auditor General’s Office notified several Michigan counties, including Ingham County, that they would have to re-audit the 2020 General Election results. The results have been confirmed — again. This marks the fifth time Ingham County’s election results have been evaluated.

Holt High School mascot logo shows ram's head graphic

Holt schools returns to in-person class, commit to student health

Along with wearing masks, students returning to the schools March 15 will have three-sided Plexiglas barriers on desks. Students are restricted to their classrooms during the beginning and end of the school day, and they won’t have access to traditional lockers. School security will help maintain social distancing and other COVID-19 protocols. Teachers will not only be working with in-person students, but will also maintain an online presence for students still at home.