Laingsburg News

DeWITT - Ashley Ault recorded 10 kills and three blocks Tuesday to lead Lansing Catholic to a 25-16, 16-25, 25-22, 25-20 win over Portland in a Class B district opener.

A 26-year-old Laingsburg man said he was just blowing off steam on Aug. 9 when, police claim, he caused about $90,000 worth of damage to two Crawford County industrial facilities.

The state budget axe is making many farmers across the state nervous. The Michigan State University agricultural extension program was spared during this last round of vetoes.

A local dentist and optometrist are willing to pay cash for your kids' Halloween haul.

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

WILLIAMSTON - The nature of nature is that you hope for a good result, and wait for the next season.

LAINGSBURG - Located on 180 acres of rolling hills in the countryside near Laingsburg, Peacock Road Tree Farm is a fantastic place for kids at Halloween.

"Is my trust in the process eroding? Yes it is," says East Lansing Superintendent Dave Chapin.

MIDDLETON - Led by running back Jared Barton's three-touchdown performance, Fulton knocked off CMAC rival Pewamo-Westphalia 33-7 Oct.

LAINGSBURG - The 10th Annual Burg Run will return to Laingsburg High School on Sunday, Nov.

Mexico City -- The next wave of swine flu has arrived, and Mexicans are bracing for an outbreak that may be even larger than the one here last spring that became a pandemic.

EAST LANSING - The Fowler girls cross country team, led by Brianne Feldpausch, finished fifth out of 22 schools in the White Division at the MSU Invitational Sept.

LAINGSBURG, Mich. - Economically beleaguered Michigan faces a possible government shutdown _ shuttering highway rest areas, state parks, construction projects and the state lottery _ if lawmakers fail to reach a budget deal by next week.

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Todd and Christine Smith of Westphalia announce the birth of their daughter Erin Christine.

LAINGSBURG - Saturday, Oct. 3, area walkers and runners will be taking their marks and setting off to raise money for a good cause.

LAINGSBURG - Fall is a fantastic time to visit the Peacock Road Tree Farm, but especially so on the first weekend of October.

More than 100 people gathered to either protest or support an appearance by radio and television personality Glenn Beck at the annual meeting of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.

LAINGSBURG - Sleepy Hollow State Park has worked with several communities throughout the summer to bring more visitors out to the park.

ST. JOHNS - The Friends of The Maple River will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, Sept.