Lansing Cash Cow: Lawmakers Eye Millions For Fairlife And Chobani’s La Colombe
Michigan lawmakers are staring down a big-money question: whether to pour tens of millions in public funds into expansion plans for two national food-and-beverage brands tied to West Michigan. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is asking legislators to consider roughly $17 million for fairlife and...
Bakery, quilt shop and teen space hold ribbon cuttings in Eaton Rapids
Eaton Rapids marks three ribbon cuttings in two weeks as Simply Stacy's Bakery & Deli, the Gold Thimble, and the Teen Space officially open their doors.
Michigan Weather Alert: Heavy Snow Could Return Just in Time for Spring in Detroit...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Detroit, Michigan – St. Patrick’s Day week across Michigan could bring a late surge of winter as colder Canadian air drops south and increases the potential for accumulating snow just days before the...
Women of Note: Kim Killinger leads by example from the front office, church or...
Kim Killinger is an organizer. In her role as secretary at Stockbridge Jr./Sr. High School, she is relied upon daily for her organization skills and follow-through. Although it’s not in her job description, the Stockbridge Community News regularly benefits from Kim’s super power. Whether preparing for the newspaper’s...
Schools Rule! Mason robotics program pairs elementary students with high school mentors
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) -More than 200 elementary students in Mason Public Schools are taking part in a robotics program that pairs them with high schoolers. The program helps both groups sharpen their robotics skills alongside their social skills. From using LEGO as an elementary student to using big tools as...
No Near-Miss This Time as P-W Takes Back Title with Determined Dominance
MOUNT PLEASANT – After coming oh-so-close the past two years – and finishing second four times over the past six – longtime competitive cheer power Pewamo-Westphalia is back on top. “The heartbreaking loss last year pushed all of us,” said Ava Simon, one of six seniors on...
MSU’s Brooke Biermann Going to Augusta National
Brooke Biermann was a very young teenager competing in the 2018 Drive Chip and Putt at Augusta National and recalls being onsite when the club announced the inaugural Augusta National Women’s Amateur for 2019 – now considered the must-play women’s event in worldwide amateur golf. Her invitation...
Full College Scholarships Awarded to 31 Michigan Caddies
A blessed group of 31 caddies from Michigan have been awarded the Evans Scholarship – a full housing and tuition college grant offered to golf caddies. To qualify for the Evans Scholarship, students must meet the program’s four selection criteria, demonstrating a strong caddie record, excellent academics, financial...
Council Roundup: City Approves Annual Deer Cull, Schedules Charter Amendment Votes, Funds Emergency Housing
The East Lansing City Council voted to have six charter amendments proposed by a city committee be placed on ballots this year. At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, council voted to have three charter amendments be voted on at each the August and November elections this year. Before the amendments can officially be...
Update: Expect quarter-sized hail with thunderstorms in Shiawassee County Friday
At 8:04 p.m. EST on Friday, the National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 8:30 p.m. EST for Shiawassee County. The storms may bring quarter-sized hail (1 inch). "At 8:04 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Bancroft, or near Durand, moving east at 30...
