Okemos News

LANSING - James Salliotte of Okemos recently joined Hospice of Lansing and Ionia Area Hospice as the Director of Development.

LINDEN - Career amateur Tom Werkmeister of Kentwood won the 98th Michigan Amateur Championship Saturday at Spring Meadows Country Club.

Retired autoworkers' lost vision and dental coverage is causing problems for some practitioners and insurance companies.

OKEMOS - A Tuesday night fire at the Best Buy store at 2020 W. Grand River Ave. is believed to have started from an electrical malfunction in the store's back storage area, according to the Meridian Township Fire Department.

The Ingham County Sheriff's Office has confirmed to News Ten that I-96 Eastbound from the Okemos Exit 110 to Exit 117 is closed due to an accident.

First Annual Rhino Romp a Huge Success LANSING, MI --- More than 1,000 people converged on Potter Park Zoo for the 1st annual Rhino Romp family fun day on Saturday June 13, 2009.

LINDEN - Oppressive heat and stifling competition combined to knock four of six area golfers out of the 98th Michigan Amateur.

For 11-year-old Loren Todd, a fun summer vacation involves computer programming and building robots.

The Bennigan's restaurant served its last meal in Okemos on Monday. But the restaurant's franchisee plans to reopen in about five weeks as part of a new chain, adding jobs in the process.

VERMONTVILLE - Bob Robinson of Vermontville has filed a committee to run as a candidate for State Representative of Eaton County/Michigan District 71.

OKEMOS - On May 30, the Friends of Historic Meridian held the largest fund raiser in its history.

OKEMOS - We're all suffering cutbacks these days, but Michael Mansfield's was more dramatic that most.

On any given sunny day in Williamston you may find families with their young children enjoying the nice weather at McCormick Park.

OKEMOS - Summer, a season for picnics and grilling, is also a time to visit the local farmers market to find fresh locally grown, food.

Fremont Edwards of Okemos is celebrating his 95th birthday today. Edwards and his wife, Vena, have been married 74 years.

The Lansing Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation is sponsoring the Kappa Golf Classic on June 19 at the Wheatfield Valley Golf Course, 1600 Linn Road, Williamston.

OKEMOS - The Michigan Public Health Institute and Sircon will host a blood drive in conjunction with the American Red Cross.

ST. JOHNS - Awaken your imagination and draw a bead on Clinton County Arts Council Gallery where a new and fascinating class will be offered beginning Wednesday, June 17.

On the lure of cemeteries ... * From Lynn Cochran-Saldana of Mason: 'Regarding your May 24 column ... 'If it is possible to love a cemetery, Leek is one to love.

OKEMOS -- Nine candidates will be considered for the open spot on the Okemos Public Schools Board of Education.