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Friday, June 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Lansing. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Potterville's Fox Memorial Park has a sandy beach that leads to a swimming area in a shallow lake with spots for fishing and nature trails. The park is at 3981 E. Gresham Highway and opened in 1980 as a memorial to Paul Fox — a gift from his wife Luella. Lansing State Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Riverwalk Theatre’s 'The SpongeBob Musical' earned nine thespies at the Lansing State Journal awards — with representatives from seven local theater groups also honored — and Tom Klunzinger received the 15th annual Robert Busby Award for his work despite his health challenges. Lansing State Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lansing Mayoral Candidate 2025 Kelsea Hector answered a candidate questionnaire where they explained plans to expand affordable housing, boost community safety, and support local economic growth. Their responses stress making city leadership more transparent and focused on the needs of working families — reflecting a commitment to serve all Lansing residents. WLNS
- ➤ State House Speaker Matt Hall said he believes the School Aid budget for the next fiscal year may be done by July 1 + he expects a road funding plan to follow by then as House and Senate leaders show renewed momentum. Governor Whitmer's office is working with leaders to bring both sides together + they are aiming to finalize a deal soon. Stacks 92.1
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Michigan’s lavender season is here and local farms now host pick your own lavender events and festivals—DeBuck’s Family Farm in Belleville is holding its Lavender Festival from June 26 through July 13 while Indigo Lavender Farms in Imlay City will hold its Lavender Daze from July 18 to 20. WJIM AM
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ New owners have bought the former Hooters building on East Edgewood Boulevard and will renovate the long-vacant property for commercial use near Celebration Cinemas — Texas Roadhouse, noting that it closed in July 2019. Stacks 92.1
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Six Michigan State players, including current Spartan Shane Vansaghi and incoming freshmen Ryker Lee and Eric Nilson, could be selected in early rounds of the NHL draft on July 27-28 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles — a sign of a strong MSU presence. Three future Spartans, Mason West, Brady Peddle and Brooks Cullen, are also expected to be picked. Lansing State Journal
- ➤ Michigan State’s Jase Richardson was selected as the No. 25 overall pick in the NBA Draft on Wednesday night, making him the first Spartan chosen in the first round since 2018—he averaged 12 points per game at MSU before turning pro by giving up his remaining eligibility and NIL deals. Stacks 92.1
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Trail Town 10K & 5K
8-11 a.m. — Potter Park Zoo — Registration fee required — Experience the beauty of the Lansing River Trail while participating in a timed 10K or 5K run.
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Friday Karaoke Night
9-11 p.m. — The Avenue — Free entry — Sing your heart out at Lansing's lively karaoke night with food from Ruckus Ramen.
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Greens to Gardens Golf Outing
8 a.m.–5 p.m. — Forest Akers West Golf Course — Fundraiser for Radiology Healing Gardens — Enjoy a day of golf, prizes, and silent auction fun.
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The Dam Jam Music Festival
5:01 PM – 11:00 PM — Brenke Fish Ladder — Free entry — Celebrate Michigan artists with a vibrant music lineup in Lansing's unique pop-up venue.
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Board Game Night at Summit Comics & Games
2-9 p.m. — Summit Comics & Games — Free gaming — Enjoy a night of tabletop fun and connect with fellow gamers in Lansing.
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West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Lansing Lugnuts
1-2:35 p.m. — Jackson Field — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement of live baseball as the West Michigan Whitecaps take on the Lansing Lugnuts.
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Michigan Energy Codes Deep Dive Workshop
12-6 p.m. — Ingham County Human Services Building — Registration required — Explore crucial updates to the Michigan Energy Code affecting mechanical and electrical systems.
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Board Game Day at Evolution Games
2-11 p.m. — Evolution Games — Free gaming — Enjoy a day of board games, networking, and fun with fellow gamers.
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