🌱 Money Spill Near Lansing + Former Spartan Prepares For Overseas

Good morning, neighbors! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the Lansing-East Lansing Patch newsletter.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Cloudy with a t-storm; cooler. High: 80 Low: 59.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 81 Low: 60.

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

1. Earlier this week, an armored truck crashed going eastbound on I-96 near Lansing and spilled a good amount of money. The driver of a Loomis armored truck did not brake in time for traffic and clipped an SUV before skidding and turning over in a ditch. The driver of the SUV did not report any injuries while the truck driver did sustain minor injuries. It was reported a significant amount of money did spill into the ditch. The right lane of I-96 was closed for hours for cleanup and traffic was backed up for miles. (WJRT)
2. If you are looking for a taste of Peruvian cuisine in Michigan, look no further than Tantay located in Lansing in the Rathbun Accelerator Kitchen. This is the only Peruvian restaurant in mid-Michigan and the second one in the entire state. Owner and Founder Jose Aste was proud to bring this food to the community for the past three years and really build on the diversity in food in the neighborhood. Tantay has a goal of building a legacy as well as bringing people together in the community. (FOX 47 News Lansing - Jackson)
3. Former Michigan State basketball player Aaron Henry will be playing his second season overseas after his agency revealed that he has signed on to play for the Toyotsu Fighting Eagles Nagoya in Japan's highest basketball league. This is coming just a season after playing in France with the most recent number-one overall pick in the NBA Draft, Victor Wembanyama. Henry only played in 12 games all season due to battling injuries. (MLive.com)

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Today and tomorrow in Lansing-East Lansing:

Thursday, July 6

• Live At Horrock’s Beer Garden At Horrock's Farm Market (5:00 PM)
• Beggars Can't Be Choosers Comedy Show At Beggar's Banquet (7:00 PM)

Friday, July 7

• Sparrow Mobile Health Clinic At Eastside Community Action Center (1:00 PM)
• Summer Concert Series At Ann Street Plaza (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Make your way out to the Potter Park Zoo on Sunday, Jul. 16 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. for the Just Chillin' Enrichment Event. This special themed day in the zoo shows how animals cool themselves during the hottest days and how they interact with treats. (Potter Park Zoo via Facebook)
• The Lansing Public Service Department wants to provide a traffic update: Starting around 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, Jul. 8, Genesee Street and Seymour Avenue traffic is expected to be affected due to the Fourth Annual Community Fellowship Event. (City of Lansing Public Service Department via Facebook)
• Come join the Lansing Housing Commission next Friday from 1:00-3:00 p.m. for another edition of the Safe Sleep Program. The program will be held at Capital City Apartments and if you have attended one of these events in the past please provide feedback on it! (Lansing Housing Commission via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right! See you all soon for another update.

— 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.