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The Michigan Messenger going forward

By Staff Report | 11.16.11

I am writing today to announce the closure of the Michigan Messenger. After four years of operation in Michigan, the board of the American Independent News Network, has decided to shift publication of its news into a single site, The American Independent at Americanindependent.com. This is part of a shift in strategy, towards new forms [...]

Colorado-based abstinence program provided false and misleading information to Michigan students

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By Todd A. Heywood | 11.16.11

An abstinence-only presentation provided to numerous school districts in Calhoun and Eaton Counties in October of this year provided false and misleading information to students about HIV, experts allege.

Class action lawsuit filed against MERS over unpaid taxes

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By Todd A. Heywood | 11.15.11

Two county registers of deeds filed a class action lawsuit Monday on behalf of Michigan’s 83 counties alleging that the Mortgage Electronic Registration Services owes millions of dollars in property title transfer taxes.

Schuette fights important mercury regulations

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By Eartha Jane Melzer | 11.14.11

Despite evidence of the impact of mercury on children and public health, Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette last month joined with 24 other state attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to scuttle new EPA regulations that would reduce mercury emissions from power plants.

Foreclosure hits the country club set, literally

By Todd A. Heywood | 04.16.09 | 12:19 am

The Lansing State Journal is reporting that the Country Club of Lansing is being foreclosed on. The report says the club, founded in 1908 and featuring an 18-hole golf course, is scheduled for Sheriff sale on May 7.

How much to get this place out of hock? According to the Journal: $6.75 million.

National City Bank of Michigan/Illinois holds the 1999 mortgage and did not comment. The club’s manager also declined comment.

But one club member did:

Sandy Walter, a Lansing resident and member of the private club, said she’s been trying unsuccessfully to find out what’s happening.

“I am furious,” she said.

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