Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of October.
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🏘️ Community
Community leaders held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct.
13 for a new senior center in Delta Township (the former Colt Elementary School) to mark its opening.
The Senior Discovery Group at Allen Neighborhood Center has marked 26 years of weekly gatherings that let older adults stay active, learn new skills, and build close friendships (from yoga sessions to craft displays).
Future meetings may expand member roles to further strengthen community ties.
🎭 Culture
The Further Adventures of FatBoy and JiveTurkey invites a live audience to a free music video recording at Stage One (2200 Lake Lansing Road) Saturday, Oct.
17, from 7-9 p.m. The band, blending jazz, blues, country and rock, promises an energetic set with unique covers and originals.
🎓 Education
Michigan State University hosted Fresh Check Day today at People’s Park near the International Center to promote student mental health with interactive activities and peer support.
The event aimed to increase awareness of campus mental health resources amid midterm stress.
A new ranking of Michigan colleges names the University of Michigan first and Michigan State in the top five among best schools, with others like Hope College and Calvin University in the top 10.
Data from U.S. News and WalletHub (using fall 2025 enrollment) informed the 2027 rankings.
Faculty at MSU College of Education voted no-confidence in Dean Jerlando Jackson on Sept.
18 — with 62% supporting the motion — amid concerns over budget cuts and his limited presence ahead of his five-year review.
🏛️ Government
Governor Whitmer declared a state energy emergency today and suspended diesel rules for farm and forestry vehicles to ease fuel costs in Lansing.
The move aims to support local farmers amid diesel prices averaging nearly $6.50 per gallon — a key relief measure.
A water main break has forced a road closure early Tuesday morning on southbound Pennsylvania Avenue at Kendon Drive.
Officials said the closure is expected to last five to eight hours, though water service remains unaffected.
📰 Real Estate
Lansing and CAHP broke ground on three new single-family homes Tuesday, Oct.
13 to boost affordable housing. The project, funded by HUD HOME dollars + matching CAHP funds, will deliver homes for first-time, income-qualified buyers.
Delta Township officials rezoned nearly 54 acres on Oct.
5 for Eyde Development to build up to 480 one bedroom and two bedroom apartments near South Marketplace Boulevard and West St. Joseph Highway + the project now awaits site plan approval for development.
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