🌱 Sparrow Health Completes Merger + Sketch Of Assault Suspect

Hello, Lansing-East Lansing. I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Cooler with a few showers. High: 54 Low: 51.
• Wednesday: A gusty t-storm in the a.m.. High: 72 Low: 33.

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

1. Sparrow Health announced on Monday that its merger with University of Michigan Health is now officially finalized. The two healthcare systems announced the merger in December 2022, which aims to expand services and resources available to Mid-Michigan residents with an $800 million eight-year investment into Sparrow Health from U-M Health. Sparrow Health serves Mid-Michigan residents with more than 115 sites, including locations here in Lansing. (Fox 17 Online)
2. East Lansing police released a composite sketch of a man who allegedly assaulted and attempted to kidnap a student at Michigan State University as she walked back to her dorm around midnight on Feb. 11. The incident took place on-campus on Shaw Lane by McDonel Hall, and the student was able to fight off the suspect, who fled. Anyone who can provide further information related to the sketch or the incident is encouraged to contact the Michigan State Police Lansing Post at 517-322-1907. (MLive.com)
3. The Michigan State University Union officially reopened on Monday after school officials spoke with members of the MSU community who said they were ready to return. University officials planned for therapy dogs and support for employees and students to be available as part of the reopening. Vennie Gore of Student Life Engagement at MSU said of the reopening plan, “There are about 30 events that are going to be available for students in the next three-four weeks as we get closer to the end of the semester; and another 11 events that we have planned for the community. We are also saying to our staff that if you don’t want to come back, that’s okay, we will find other opportunities for them." (WLNS)

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Today and tomorrow in Lansing-East Lansing:

Tuesday, April 4

• ToddlerTime At East Lansing Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Game Night East At The Junction (6:30 PM)

Wednesday, April 5

• Kids Book Club At Delta Township District Library (4:30 PM)
• Easter Egg Hunt At Immanuel Community Reformed Church (5:30 PM)
• Pajama Night Storytime At East Lansing Public Library (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• In the market for a new job or career? To help you out in your search, check out this roundup of available job opportunities in and around the Lansing-East Lansing area. (Lansing-East Lansing Patch)
• If you're a teen in East Lansing, join Mayor Ron Bacon in forming the new City of East Lansing youth commission by participating in an upcoming focus group. Learn more about the initiative and how you can participate here. (The City of East Lansing via Facebook)
• Do you love playing golf? Do you love animals? Then this event is for you! SIGMA will be hosting its Second Annual SIGMA Golf Outing on Friday, Jun. 23, at 10:00 a.m. at the Oak Lane Golf Course. Tickets are $55 per person, and the event will benefit the Capital Area Humane Society and the Greater Lansing Food Bank. (Capital Area Humane Society via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— 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