Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of August.
Good morning, Lansing.
The Eastside Lansing Food Co-op risks closing if it fails to meet a $1,200 daily sales goal in September; board member Emily Tyler said the store, operating at the Allen Neighborhood Center since 2022, has run a deficit for 18 months (it is open Monday through Saturday).
Studio C in Okemos will close on Oct.
4 after 14 years as it opts not to renew its lease near Meridian Mall plus it cited rising fixed costs against operating a small theater on leased property.
Good Truckin’ REO Bites will reopen its old REO Town location as a counter-service eatery with breakfast sandwiches, tacos, soft serve ice cream and treats within the next few weeks.
The 850 sqft space is designed for quick service — a perfect fit for the neighborhood.
The Eastside Lansing Food Co-Op says it is losing money — it is calling for new members and more customers to help keep its doors open.
Lansing’s Dam Jam is set to return at the newly remodeled Fish Ladder Music Park on Aug.
28-29 after last month’s cancellation due to poor air quality. The two-day festival will feature bands like Mystur Love and Headband Henny (backed by local arts organizations).
LG Energy Solutions opened its $2.6B battery plant in Delta Township on Tuesday, Aug.
18. The 2.8M sqft facility makes battery cells for EVs including Toyota and is expected to support over 1,700 jobs when fully operational (at 7111 Davis Highway near GM’s Lansing Delta Assembly plant).
Local officials will host a meeting on temporary housing solutions for homeless residents as part of ongoing efforts to reduce homelessness, with details to be finalized soon.
Lansing Urgent Care reported a cybersecurity threat recently and said no patient data appears to have been compromised.
The facility is working with a third-party expert (to review its systems and improve data protection) to enhance its safeguards.
Drew and Denzel Valentine will be inducted into the Greater Lansing Sports Hall of Fame tomorrow at 4:30 p.m. at Lansing Center (joining their father Carlton) to honor their impactful local basketball careers.
Michigan State wide receiver Rodney Bullard is seeking a court injunction to restore his eligibility under an NCAA ruling.
A hearing is set for Aug. 27 at the 30th Circuit Court in Ingham County (eligibility process ongoing) while he continues preseason practice.
Michigan State football quarterback Alessio Milivojevic threw passes at camp on Monday, Aug.
17 (at the team’s facility in East Lansing).
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