Good morning, Lansing.

Rebel Creamery filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after losing a trademark suit to Van Leeuwen (which ordered about $24M in payments and reformed packaging) as the company faces major changes.

North Franklin Presbyterian Church, celebrating 110 years, remains a historic landmark in Old Town (originally built in 1865 and rebuilt in 1916) and now hosts services as Crossroads Church at Grand River and Washington.

On Aug. 17, two Ingham ISD educators earned cash prizes in the Michigan EdTech Innovation Pitch Contest for innovative school tools (Ken Turner won $10,000 for unscriptED and David Baker earned $4,000 for FiscalPath) to boost real-world learning in classrooms.

Michigan permanently lowered the minimum age for its Reconnect scholarship from 25 to 21, giving thousands more residents access to tuition-free college + broadening opportunities for those ready to start their higher education.

A portion of Shiawassee Street closed Monday for utility construction—expected to continue through November—city officials said.

Mochi Health expanded its telehealth services (adding primary care, mental health, and skincare options beyond GLP-1 care) on Monday, Aug.

17 at 12:40 p.m. ET. The subscription plan offers unlimited visits and 24/7 doctor access, making virtual care more accessible for Lansing residents.

John Holms, known for his standout career at Sexton, MSU and as a coach at Waverly and Comstock, enters the Greater Lansing Sports Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 class; the 50th celebration is set for 4:30 p.m. (Aug.

20) at Lansing Center.

Lansing Catholic will host the Volley Turf Takeover outdoor volleyball contest on Thursday, Aug.

20 at Cougar Stadium with a varsity doubleheader (Williamston vs. Portland at 5 p.m. and DeWitt vs. Lansing Catholic at 7 p.m.) and a clinic at 2 p.m., with $25,000 raised to fund the new event.

Michigan State is finalizing a deal to hire Dan Bartholomae (WMU's athletic director) as its new AD to replace J Batt, who left for Kentucky in June.

The start date has yet to be announced.