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Case No. 12-142-GA Notice Issued: May 10, 2013 John J. Doyle, P 46865, Okemos, Michigan, by the Attorney Discipline Board Ingham County Hearing Panel #4. 1. Suspension - 179 Days 2. Effective June 1, 2013 The respondent and the Grievance Administrator filed a stipulation for a consent order of discipline in accordance with MCR 9.115 which was ... (more)

Chef Steven Soka serves up the most popular sandwich available at the State Side Deli in Genoa Township: It's the massive No.

The doctors couldn't tell her why hers had failed. She started to fatigue easily and retired from her job at the Okemos library.

MotorCity Hotel Iridescence Chef Benjamin Meyer demonstrates the difference between a poached piece of shrimp, left, and a boiled piece of shrimp right.

Ferris State University says it didn't violate state labor laws in February when its board turned down a proposed 5-year faculty contract over concerns with Michigan's then impending right-to-work law.

Of the 21 vacant houses slated to be demolished in the near future due to a unanimous vote by Jackson City Council members, one stands out among the rest.

Students have the opportunity to design, create and make products at home and then bring them to school to sell during the entrepreneur event.

Dr. Dennis Perry at Meridian Primary Care in Okemos, a partner of McLaren Greater Lansing, is treating seasonal allergies this week.

Grosse Ile High School was listed as one of America's best high schools in 2013 by Newsweek magazine, according to The Daily Beast .

A new management team plans to transform the recently reopened 1,600-square-foot Double Header Bar in downtown Bath into a brewpub called Travelers Pub.

<![CDATA[Greater Lansing Ballet Company will be performing "Coppelia, the Girl with the Enamel Eyes", choreographed by Barbara Banasikowski Smith, the artistic director, on Saturday, May 11, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 12, at 2 p.m. at Pattengill Auditorium, Pattengill Middle School located at 626 Marshall St. in Lansing. There are 40 local dancers in Greater Lansing Ballet's Coppelia production. DeWitt and Bath performers include Mackenzie Callahan, Grace Chiaravalli, Peter Chiaravalli, and Sophia Chiaravalli. The main roles are danced by GLBC's principal dancers: Kailen Berry, dances the lead role of Swanhilde, who dresses as the doll Coppelia, and Jim McEwan dances the role of Franz. Kailen Berry and Jim McEwan have performed in numerous Greater Lansing Ballet Company's productions under the direction of Barbara Banasikowski Smith, including Nutcracker, Dracula, Warsaw Uprising, Firebird, Peter and The Wolf, and Cinderella, to name a few. The role of Dr. Coppelius is played by Bryce Berry, a graduate of MSU and Okemos native. "The Coppelia ballet is a classic and the GLBC is proud to showcase the talents of over 40 performers from our community," said Barbara Banasikowski Smith, the founding artistic director of GLBC. "The ballet company works really hard to put on this terrific performance and we invite everyone to celebrate with us and enjoy this beautiful ballet." The comic classical ballet in three acts was first choreographed by Arthur Saint-Leon to the music by Leo Delibes, which was first performed at the Paris Opera on May 25, 1870. This classic ballet is in repertoire in ballet companies all over the world. Tickets for adults are $18, seniors and students are $15 and children under age 12 are $8. Tickets may be purchased by calling GLBC directly at (517) 372-9887, or online at greaterlansingballet.org. - From the Greater Lansing Ballet Company

Ramiro and Rita Daza of Okemos are pleased to announce the engagement of their children Katie & Robert.

The varsity teams will play at Holt High School, and the junior varsity teams will play at Okemos High School.

Regular readers of this column have heard the warnings about gift cards -- how the fickle business climate and expiration dates too often leave recipients holding worthless pieces of plastic.

Application forms can be found at www.okemosschools.net, or can be mailed or e-mailed by contacting Kris Garling or Jill Dehlin .

Over 100 animals in all shapes and sizes will be available for adoption each day.

Jackson National Life Insurance Company on Tuesday announced a $100 million expansion of its Lansing-area campus that will allow the nation's leading provider of retirement annuities to add 1,000 jobs in the coming years.

Jackson National Life announces plans to double the size of its headquarters and add 1,000 jobs in a major expansion project.

<![CDATA[Mason State Bank's 25th annual 5K Run/Walk, which will be held on Friday, May 3 in downtown Mason at 7 p.m. Runners and walkers can pre-register at www.masonstate.com, the Mason Chamber of Commerce or Playmakers at 2299 Grand River Ave. in Okemos. Registrations will be accepted on race day only from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for an additional fee. Entry fees and start times are as follows: * 5K Run/Walk, 7 p.m. Pre-registration through May 2, $25; Race day, $30 * Children's 1-mile Bulldog Run (12 and under), 7:40 p.m. Pre-registration through May 2, $9; Race day, $10 * Kids' 100-yard Bulldog Dash (six and under), 7:55 p.m. Pre-registration through May 2, $9; Race day, $10 The event is hosted by the Mason Public Schools Foundation and 100 percent of net proceeds benefit Mason Schools. "We are pleased to have helped raise more than $90,000 to benefit Mason Public Schools over the years," said Bob Warnke, Mason State Bank vice president. "This year's event promises to be one of our best yet. We encourage runners, walkers and bulldog supporters to come enjoy this great community event." In addition to the races, activities will include clowns, face painting, music, food, awards and more. All registered participants in the 1-mile Bulldog Run will receive medals and all 100-yard Bulldog Dashers will receive ribbons. Awards will be made for the 5K Run to the top three finishers based on age group and gender. "We are extremely grateful to Mason State Bank for their continued leadership and commitment to support Mason schools," said Carrie Geyer, Mason Public Schools Foundation president. The event is expected to draw more than 1,000. It is part of the Playmakers Greater Lansing 2013 Race Series.

Julie Powers has enjoyed 49 of the 50 states and she even moved to one of them. But, as she put it, at the end of the day she keeps finding her way back home to Greater Lansing.