Dewitt News

It's likely not Jennifer Granholm's intent to cripple the economy of mid-Michigan. For more than a decade, she's worked in mid-Michigan. As governor, she's lived here for years.

DeWITT - Voters in the DeWitt School District approved a bond extension request and also placed three new members on the district's Board of Education.

LANSING - Gratiot and Clinton county residents can receive up-to-the-minute information on the state's budget picture during two presentations hosted by State Rep.

ST. JOHNS - When Clinton Conservation District was looking for ways to enhance the recycling efforts in Clinton County last fall, Gary Fritz, Conservation District Executive Director had an idea.

Ryan Joseph Sheedy and Courtney Ann Hart along with their parents, proudly announce their engagement.

A Michigan State Police trooper accused of raping two women last year met both women at a south Lansing strip club, authorities said.

UPDATED 2:45 PM -- A Michigan State Police trooper was charged today with raping two women, court documents show.

More on Michael Moore and the two local priests featured in his latest movie, 'Capitalism: A Love Story': * From Michael Forman of East Lansing: 'Regarding your Oct.

ST. JOHNS - Officials closed East Olive Elementary School in St. Johns last week due to illness, according to a letter sent home with students of the school Monday, Oct.

The DeWitt and Leslie school districts and the Capital Area Academy in Lansing have canceled school Friday because of the high number of students out sick today, district officials said.

East Lansing and Dewitt are the latest school districts to join a growing list of mid-Michigan districts closing buildings due to flue like illness among students.

Acting with prudence and common sense, the Michigan Legislature has slammed the brakes on a proposed $3 billion bridge across the Detroit River.

We held a benefit concert for ALS research on Sept. 13 and wish to thank everyone who helped make it a success: The Eagles who donated their hall, the bands - Frog & the Beeftones, Updraft, The Rule, Parted Waters, Uncle Snoopy and Lady Luck - who donated their great music, Gary Lintemuth and Lee Abramson who organized the event, and many ...

This week, a shiny new milk cooler and fridge are expected at Lansing's Shabazz Public School Academy, courtesy of the nation's economic stimulus plan.

Two armed robberies on the city's south side appear to be connected and drug-related, according to police.

The DeWitt Marching Band will play host to its sixth high school marching band invitational competition 4 p.m. Saturday at DeWitt Memorial Stadium.

Mid-Michigan school districts expect to make another round of budget cuts after the Legislature approved state aid cuts late Thursday.

Sometimes, they merely remember his name or the details of his death. Sometimes, it's the visceral image of a beaten Matthew Shepard tied to a fence in a remote part of Laramie, Wyo., that brings back the tragic tale of hate.

The Norman J. and Rosaline M. Luttig Scholarship Fund is accepting applications for the 2010 school year.

Several local school districts who planned for the worst were pleasantly surprised Wednesday when students were counted for the state's fall count day.