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Quality Dairy Bakery Halts Production Following State Inspection
Photo Credit: Chelsea Wooton LANSING, Mich. — Quality Dairy suspended production at its Lansing bakery following a state food-safety inspection Oct. 8 that identified sanitation and pest-control concerns, according to reporting by WILX News 10. Company President and CEO Ken Martin said Quality Dairy was working with outside specialists and conducting additional environmental testing. The company reported that its retail stores and other food production remained operational. T
Chelsea Wooton
23 hours ago1 min read
Chelsea Checks It Out: Uncle John’s Cider Mill | Fall Fun Without the Admission Fee
“Mom, can we come back tomorrow?” That was my son’s verdict after our October 8 visit to Uncle John’s Cider Mill in St. Johns. He also ate three doughnuts and enjoyed the free jump pillow, so the review process was apparently thorough. My daughter tried the jumping pillow for the first time, spilled apple juice down our shirts, then threw sand down mine. Two hours into our visit, we had three pumpkins and a pretty accurate picture of family fun with toddlers: memorable, messy
Chelsea Wooton
23 hours ago3 min read
Small Business & Entrepreneurship
Baking Me Happy: Turning Sweet Creations Into Experiences That Bring People Together
Courtesy Photo: Eileen Shedrick, Owner and Founder of Baking Me Happy. For Eileen Shedrick, the creative force behind Baking Me Happy, a decorated sugar cookie can be much more than a sweet treat. It can become a personalized expression of celebration, a thoughtful gift or the centerpiece of a shared experience. Through custom cookies and hands-on decorating classes, she is building a business around creativity, connection and the joy of making something special. Her approach
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1 day ago3 min read
Mason Family Eye Care Celebrates 50 Years of Service with Grand Opening of New Facility
MASON, MI — October 1, 2026 — The Mason Area Chamber of Commerce joined local leaders, community members, and longtime patients to celebrate a major milestone for Mason Family Eye Care: 50 years of continuous service in the Mason community and the official ribbon cutting for their new, state-of-the-art facility. The ceremony took place on October 1, welcoming attendees to tour the expanded space and celebrate five decades of dedicated vision care. Founded half a century ago,
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Oct 22 min read
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Eastern Michigan Rolls Past UMass 38-14, Opens MAC Play 2-0
Eastern Michigan handed previously unbeaten UMass its first loss and moved to 2-0 in Mid-American Conference play for the first time since 2005.
The Chronicle News
Oct 42 min read
Eastern Michigan Celebrates 2026 E-Club Hall of Fame Class
Eastern Michigan University Athletics hosts its 2026 E-Club Hall of Fame celebration, honoring former student-athletes, coaches and contributors whose accomplishments helped shape the university’s athletic legacy. Screenshot from Eastern Michigan Athletics video / The Chronicle News. Eastern Michigan University celebrated generations of athletic achievement as six former student-athletes were inducted into the E-Club Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026. The 50th annual ceremo
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Oct 11 min read
More Than a Game: Why HBCU Homecoming Still Feels Like a Family Reunion
The Southern University Marching Band and Dancing Dolls perform during a community event. Marching bands, alumni traditions and campus gatherings remain central to the HBCU homecoming experience. Photo by JMRosenfeld / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0. At an HBCU homecoming, the football game may be printed on the schedule, but it is rarely the whole story. Homecoming season at Historically Black Colleges and Universities brings together students, alumni, families and generations
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Oct 12 min read
Detroit Invited to Move Together at Inaugural Walk & Run for Wellness
DETROIT — Detroit residents are invited to get moving during the inaugural Walk & Run for Wellness on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lasky Recreation Center. The free community event will bring together residents, families and local wellness organizations for an afternoon focused on physical activity, healthy living and connection. Activities will include a two-mile run, one-mile walk, health and wellness resources, food, music and giveaways. Live fitness demon
The Chronicle News
Sep 172 min read
What Makes a Home Run Derby Bat Different From a Normal Bat?
Discover how home run derby bats differ from standard bats in weight, balance, barrel design, swing speed, and performance during power hitting.
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Sep 95 min read
Football Is Back: NFL Kicks Off 2026 Season as Lions Prepare for Home Opener
Football season is officially here. The NFL returns this week with a full slate of opening-week action, beginning Wednesday night as the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks host the New England Patriots in a rematch of Super Bowl LX. The Patriots-Seahawks matchup kicks off Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. Opening week will also include the NFL’s first regular-season game in Melbourne, Australia, when the San Francisco 49ers face the Los Angele
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Sep 82 min read
Eastern Michigan Alumni Head to East Lansing for EMU-Michigan State Football Weekend
EMU Alumni & Friends tailgate will bring Eagles fans to the Michigan State campus ahead of the Sept. 12 matchu EAST LANSING, Mich. — Eastern Michigan University is taking its green and white on the road this September, inviting alumni, friends and football fans to gather in East Lansing before the Eagles take on Michigan State University. The EMU Alumni & Friends Tailgate at MSU will be held Saturday, Sept. 12, from noon to 3 p.m. at Munn Intramural Field, 363 Chestnut Road i
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Aug 242 min read
Lansing to Host 2026 WFTDA North America Playoffs at Lansing Center
Lansing will welcome high-level roller derby competition this weekend as the 2026 WFTDA North America Playoffs – Michigan come to the Lansing Center, May 29–31, 2026. Hosted by Lansing Roller Derby, the three-day tournament will feature top-ranked teams from across North America competing in a WFTDA-sanctioned postseason event. The tournament includes 12 teams and 17 games, with teams battling for placement and advancement toward the 2026 WFTDA Championships. Modern roller de
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May 271 min read
NFL Releases 2026 Schedule, With Primetime Games, Holiday Showdowns and Lions Matchups Drawing Early Attention
The NFL has officially released the 2026 regular season schedule, featuring primetime matchups, holiday football traditions, international games, and another highly anticipated season for the Detroit Lions and teams across the league. Graphic design concept by ChatGPT/OpenAI inspired by official NFL schedule release information. The NFL has officially released its 2026 regular season schedule, giving football fans across the country, including Detroit Lions fans here in Michi
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May 172 min read
The Art of the Deal: Why the 2026 NFL Draft Will Be Won in the Trade Room
The NFL Draft used to be simple. Wait your turn. Make your pick. Hope you got it right. Not anymore. In today’s league, the smartest teams aren’t just drafting well, they’re moving with intention. And heading into the 2026 NFL Draft, one truth is rising above the noise: The teams that win won’t just pick players. They’ll position themselves. A Draft Built for Movement This year’s class is being described as deep, but not top-heavy. That means something important: There isn’t
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Apr 83 min read
Black History & Legacy
Crowned in Excellence: HBCU Royal Courts Celebrate Legacy, Leadership and Black Excellence
From Central State to Howard University, campus kings and queens carry the traditions of HBCU leadership into the 2026 Homecoming season.
The Changemakers Center at LCC Will Accept Public Nominations
The Changemakers Center at Lansing Community College celebrates the visionaries, leaders and trailblazers whose contributions have shaped Lansing’s African American heritage and the broader community. The center is accepting nominations for its Class of 2028 through Dec. 31, 2026. Photo Courtesy of Lansing Community College. LANSING, Mich., Oct. 1, 2026 — Beginning October 1, Lansing Community College will accept public nominations for its Changemakers Center Class of 2028. N
Lifestyle & Living
Chelsea Checks It Out: Uncle John’s Cider Mill | Fall Fun Without the Admission Fee
“Mom, can we come back tomorrow?” That was my son’s verdict after our October 8 visit to Uncle John’s Cider Mill in St. Johns. He also ate three doughnuts and enjoyed the free jump pillow, so the review process was apparently thorough. My daughter tried the jumping pillow for the first time, spilled apple juice down our shirts, then threw sand down mine. Two hours into our visit, we had three pumpkins and a pretty accurate picture of family fun with toddlers: memorable, messy
CHELSEA CHECKS IT OUT | Grand Ledge Fall Festival: A Tradition That Keeps Reinventing Itself
Photo Credit: Chelsea Wooton-Chelsea and the kiddos stopped by About the Home during their fall festival adventure and, clearly, they understood the assignment. 😆 From costumes to community fun, this is what fall in Michigan is all about.📸 Chelsea Checks It Out — Fall Festival Edition Grand Ledge was in full autumn mode Saturday, Oct. 3, as the city's downtown and riverfront filled with vendor tents, handmade goods, food, music, pumpkins and fall decorations for the 2026 Gr
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Quality Dairy Bakery Halts Production Following State Inspection
Photo Credit: Chelsea Wooton LANSING, Mich. — Quality Dairy suspended production at its Lansing bakery following a state food-safety inspection Oct. 8 that identified sanitation and pest-control concerns, according to reporting by WILX News 10. Company President and CEO Ken Martin said Quality Dairy was working with outside specialists and conducting additional environmental testing. The company reported that its retail stores and other food production remained operational. T
Chelsea Wooton
23 hours ago1 min read
Obituary & Memorials
Rain Adair Israel Norris Obituary
Courtesy Photo: Rain Adair Israel Norris-May 25 2001-August 30, 2026 May 25, 2001 – August 30, 2026 Rain Adair Israel Norris, 25, of Lansing, Michigan, left this earth on August 30, 2026. He was born in Lansing on May 25, 2001, and grew up in Grand Ledge, Michigan with his sister and first best friend, Raven and big sister Daniella. He made a hundred more best friends along the way, including the love of his life, Madi Moore. They were creating their own family in the home th
Dorothy Jean Haywood-Horton Obituary
Courtesy Photo: Dorothy Haywood-Hornton January 3, 1946-September 12, 2026 Dorothy Haywood-Horton, 80, passed away in Jackson, Michigan on September 12, 2026. She was born on January 3, 1946, to the late James Lee Haywood and Bessie Mae (Christian) Haywood. Dorothy was preceded in passing by her husband; son, Johnathan Haywood; parents, James Lee and Bessie Mae Haywood; siblings, Shirley Haywood, Leona Haywood, Robert Haywood, Louis Haywood, and James Haywood. She is survived
Dolly Parton, Beloved Music Icon and Humanitarian, Dies at 80
The legendary singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist leaves behind a legacy built not only through music, but through generosity, literacy and an enduring ability to bring people together. Dolly Parton through the years. From her early days in country music to her rise as an international entertainment icon, actress, philanthropist and creator of Dollywood, Parton built a legacy that stretched far beyond the stage. Her unmistakable style, warmth and talent made her on
Arts, Media & Culture
Williamston Theatre Reunites Original Casts for ‘Dark Nights in Billtown’
Courtesy Photo: Williamson Theater Mid-Michigan’s award-winning professional theatre company, Williamston Theatre, is marking its milestone 20th season by bringing back a popular audience program with a look into its own history. Dark Nights in Billtown will revisit four memorable Williamston Theatre productions from its first 19 seasons, reuniting original cast members for a series of staged readings. The Tuesday evening readings begin at 7:30 p.m. at the theatre, 122 S. Put
From Lansing to the World: Dr. LaVonté Heard Celebrates 10 Years of Doxology Live and a Doctoral Milestone
Courtesy Photo: Dr. LaVonte’ Heard For years, Dr. LaVonté L. Heard was content to keep moving forward through education, performance and service. He earned degree after degree, took on new opportunities and continued building a life centered on excellence. Celebration, however, was something he often avoided. “I refused to have anything for the four degrees I’ve earned over the years,” Heard said with a laugh, adding that he once thought such celebrations were “kind of tacky.
MSU Alum Endea Owens Returns to Wharton Center With The Cookout
Detroit-raised bassist, composer and MSU alum Endea Owens returns to East Lansing with The Cookout for an Oct. 9 Wharton Center performance.
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