Dewitt News

DEWITT - The Lions of DeWitt held their annual picnic at Riverside Park on June 18.

Two people have suffered minor injuries and an antique car was totaled when it was rear-ended by a truck on Interstate 80 near Rawlins.

For a DeWitt couple participating in the Ocean to Ocean Endurance Race, a reenactment of the 1909 race that put Henry Ford and his Model T on the map, their dream of reaching the finish line has come to a sudden and screeching halt.

DeWitt offensive lineman Paul Jorgensen has accepted a scholarship offer to play football at Northwestern over Michigan State after he graduates next year.

Keli Peterson, a 2009 graduate of DeWitt High School, received a $1,000 scholarship from the Lansing/DeWitt Sunrise Rotary Club.

UPDATED 2:50 P.M. - Authorities today charged a second man in the 2004 execution-style slaying of two women in a Lansing park.

This Wednesday, June 27, 2001 file photo shows tart cherries on the tree before being harvested at the Donaldson Fruit Farm outside of Orrtanna, Pa.

Are you more concerned about cutbacks in local government services or in state government services? To choose one or the other takes a narrow view of a complex and challenging issue.

LANSING - The Lansing/DeWitt Sunrise Rotary presented Keli Peterson with a $1,000 scholarship at last week's meeting.

The Parker family is celebrating a milestone - five generations. The five generations are: patriarch Wayne Parker, Sandra Wake, Billie Farnum, Joshua Farnum and Xander Farnum.

Mid-Michigan's softball all-star games, in their 20th year, will be played tonight at Ranney Park.

DEWITT - During 'Be Creative @ Your Library' Summer Reading the DeWitt Library will introduce Tuesday Family Nights at 7 p.m. Each week will feature a special that the whole family can enjoy together.

ST. JOHNS - Music for all ages is on tap June 24 when the DeWitt Community Concert Band brings its fun-loving style to the St.

ST. JOHNS - Clover Cards, formerly the St. Johns Ice Cards, are now available in support of the Clinton County 4-H Council.

ST. JOHNS - A special group of county residents -- identified as 'the board' -- is leading the growth of cultural interests and activities throughout the area by overseeing operations of the Clinton County Arts Council.

Blake English, the Lansing State Journal boys prep golfer of the year, led Charlotte to a third-place finish in the CAAC Gold in his senior season.

DEWITT - The DeWitt Public Library is hosting a pair of fun events this month. During 'Be Creative @ Your Library' summer reading the DeWitt Library will introduce Tuesday Family Nights at 7 p.m. Each week will feature a special that the whole family can enjoy together.

LANSING - DeWitt-area gymnasts turned in some good results in recent competitions.

EAST LANSING - The Michigan State University Community Music School will host the Seventh Annual Eric 'RicStar' Winter Music Therapy Camp June 11--13. RicStar's Camp welcomes individuals of all ages with special needs as well as their siblings.

DEWITT TWP. - A vehicle fire at 1039 Solon Road caused a gas line to erupt before flames spread to a home's exterior at that address, according to DeWitt Township Fire Chief Frederick Koos.