🌱 Bill Could Rename Part Of U.S. 127 + MSU Student Works With Lions

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But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Hazy; breezy in the afternoon. High: 76 Low: 50.
• Friday: Partly sunny. High: 79 Low: 54.

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Here are the top three stories in Lansing-East Lansing today:

1. Former Michigan State Trooper Caleb Starr is set to be honored in Lansing with a bill to rename a section of a Lansing-area highway after he died in July 2020. House bill 4689 made it through committee on Tuesday, Jun. 6, and would rename U.S. 127 between Kipp Road and Interstate 96 as “Trooper Starr Memorial Highway.” Trooper Starr died after a driver crossed the center line and crashed into his cruiser. The bill will now go to a vote with the House of Representatives. (WKZO)
2. Anke Grace is looking forward to opening her own German restaurant inside the Knapps Centre in 2024. Grace came to America from Germany in 2015, a move that took her from a restaurant owner to a factory worker. However, she wanted to get back into the restaurant industry, and she worked with Julie Reinhardt and Downtown Lansing Inc. to build her brand at a less risky pace. Now, Grace is gearing up for their family business to provide German cuisine to the city of Lansing. If you have food dreams and are looking for the extra push you can click here to join the Macotta Club and apply for assistance. (FOX 47 News Lansing - Jackson)
3. Michigan State University medical student Tamarandobra Ogeh will have an opportunity to represent her school this upcoming football season when she spends a month with the Detroit Lions' team physicians as part of her medical clinical rotation. The National Football League is working to diversify the league's medical field with its Diversity in Sports Medicine program. Ogeh was a stellar high school and college rugby athlete, and she is excited to bring her experience with athletics to the Lions. (WILX)

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Today and tomorrow in Lansing-East Lansing:

Thursday, June 8

• South Lansing Community Farmers Market At 5016 S Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. (3:00 PM)
• Tony Thompson & Friends Live At Albert El Fresco (6:00 PM)
• Jackalope At UrbanBeat (6:30 PM)

Friday, June 9

• Community Coffee & Conversation At South Side Community Coalition (8:00 AM)
• Sea Cruisers On The Michigan Princess At Michigan Princess Riverboat (6:00 PM)
• Live Music With The Real Ingredients At Lansing Brewing Company (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• If you love the trails in Lansing as much as the Lansing Parks and Recreation Department does, please take a moment and complete the survey provided by the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission. This survey will provide helpful insight into how the commission can better serve the community and address desires, the survey will be available here until Friday, Jun. 9. (Lansing Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• Starting Wednesday, Jun. 14, your kids can enjoy a Pajama Night Story Time every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. This special event will feature dancing, singing, and crafts. Registration is not required, and this event is open to all children five and under. (ELPL - East Lansing Public Library via Facebook)
• If you are looking into buying a home in the near future or want to learn more about how to do so, join the Capital Area Housing webinar this Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Attendees will learn about applying for a mortgage or closing on a home. For more information, follow the link. (Lansing Housing Commission via Facebook)

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— Michelle Paul

About me: Michelle Paul is a Utah-based writer and photographer with a professional background in content management and registered nursing. When not working on projects ranging from photo editing to copywriting, they enjoy traveling, video games, and expanding their skills.