Courtesy Photo-With a steady smile and an open heart, Deon Patton, Master Barber and owner of Cut N' Edge Barber Salon, leads his shop with intention, respect, and care for the community In many communities, the barbershop is more than a place for a haircut. It’s a classroom, a refuge, a confidence builder, and sometimes a second home. At Cut N' Edge Barber Salon, that truth is lived out daily through the steady hands and steady heart of barber and owner Deon Patton. I first

Photo Credit: Alfred Laurence, Beige Planet Photography MSU Women’s Basketball has been dealt some recent adversity in Big Ten games, and are 2 and 2 in their last four outings, as they’ve hit the extremely tough latter part of conference play. Half of their remaining opponents are ranked in the top 25; Big Ten basketball is as good as it’s ever been. The Spartans’ recent losses came against the 8th ranked Michigan Wolverines in overtime at the Breslin Center, and a tough awa

Photo Credit: Alfred Laurence, Beige Planet Photography The Big Ten is a gauntlet MSU won a pair of nail-biters this week against Oregon and 24th ranked Nebraska, closing out games that were within one possession in the last minute of play. The Big Ten has already tested the Spartans, with our one loss coming from an away game at Wisconsin, and the Rutgers and Illinois also games played extremely close, not to mention overcoming an 11 point early deficit against a 23rd ranked

The Spartans survived a tough matchup with Rutgers to end 2025 and notched a dominant win against the Indiana Hoosiers to kick off 2026

For many people in Mid-Michigan, the idea of going back to school feels out of reach. Time is limited. Money is tight. Life is already full. Yet the need for stability, better wages, and meaningful work remains urgent. That’s where the Job Training Center (JTC) at Lansing Community College steps in, offering a different path forward. A New Pathway to Success Located at LCC’s West Campus, the Job Training Center is designed for community members who want to change their circu

Courtesy Photo-  Seven local creators complete LEAP’s accelerator, turning influence into business growth and community investment  LANSING, Mich. — (Nov. 17, 2025) The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) announced the successful completion of the second cohort of its InfluenceLansing program, a 16-week program equipping local creators to transform their digital influence into sustainable business ventures.    Developed and led by LEAP to grow the region’s creative eco

Courtesy Photo-The UPS Store #1197 has a new home at 6250 S. Cedar St., Suite 13 in Lansing. After more than three decades on 3105 S....

Photo Credit: James D. Butt Archive- R.E. Olds Transportation Museum A family in their Curved Dash Oldsmobile, date unknown. A similar...

State funds from this credit reduce heating bills of qualified Michigan renters and homeowner LANSING, Mich. – As fall approaches, the...

Photo Credit-The Chronicle Media Group:Five-year-old Liam flashes a big smile after getting a fresh back-to-school haircut from Deon...

Community and agricultural leaders joined U.S. Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (center, red top) at a roundtable in Frankenmuth on...

Michigan 517 Day is a special occasion that celebrates the unique culture, history, and community spirit of the 517 area code region in...

Mason, MI – August 13, 2025 – The heart of downtown Mason will be filled with music, laughter, and community spirit as the annual Mason...

Capital Area Transportation Authority hereby provides notice to the public and to private providers of its proposed fiscal 2026 program...

LANSING, MI — Something BIG is happening in Lansing this summer—and you don’t want to miss it! Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church is rolling out...

Courtesy Photo-Jeffrey Brown Candidate for Lansing Mayor Dear Residents of Lansing, 100 YEARS OF LANSING HERITAGE I AM a product of 100...

Courtesy Photo-Luther William Brown Sr.—known to Lansing as “Mr. Party”—dressed in his signature tuxedo and bowler hat, ready to turn any...

Courtesy Photo-Dexter Chandler, known to Lansing listeners as ‘Dexter C,’ brought smooth style and solid soul to the airwaves—from cable...

JACKSON MICH - The Southside Festival Series kicks of its 7th Annual series of festivals with the 6th Annual Local Authors Expo & Book...

Brandon Henderson—known to so many as DJ Crazy Caz—was more than a DJ. He was the DJ. A mentor. A brother. A hometown hero. A...