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UAW President Fain talks organizing, El-Sayed issues EV challenge during Michigan conference
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed discussed electric vehicle policy with United Auto Workers supporters in Lansing Tuesday. Colin Jackson was at the union's conference.
Current Township and Township Related Projects
Get the latest updates on Township and Township-related projects Water Resource Recovery Facility Project Willow & Pepper Ridge Force Main Project Webster Road Bridge Replacement Project Hawk Meadow Pathway Paving Project Other Project Information Bank Intercounty Drain (Regional…
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2026 Primary Election Results
All local election results can be found on the Eaton County website here: Eaton County Election Night Reporting. Statewide election results can be found here: State of Michigan Election Results and Data
Property Tax Information, Summer Sewer Max Credit Ends and Paperless Billing
Summer Property Tax Information Summer property tax bills are due on Monday, September 14, 2026. All payments must be received by this date. Taxes paid after the due date are subject to 1% interest per month. The Township Offices are open from 8 am to 5 pm. For a contactless…

‘Reaching out’ is the goal of annual Hispanic heritage celebration
The Hispanic community will kick off its annual month-long heritage celebration at noon Tuesday at Lansng's City Hall — it expects. It canceled last year's after Charlie Kirk supporters reserved the Capitol grounds across the street for a memorial for the slain right-wing figure.

‘Everybody knows somebody’: Lansing residents remember 9/11, 25 years later
Dozens gathered at a memorial service in downtown Lansing to honor the citizens and first responders who lost their lives in the 9/11 terrorist attack.

In photos: Dozens gather in Lansing to mark 25 years since 9/11
Dozens gathered in downtown Lansing Friday to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, joining communities across Mid-Michigan in remembrance.

Mid-Michigan communities to mark 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks with ceremonies, events
Lansing and Mid-Michigan communities will hold Sept. 11 ceremonies and events Friday to mark the 25th anniversary of the 2001 attacks.

Poll shows Benson and Gilchrist lead as Senate and Attorney General races remain tight
LANSING — Michigan’s races for governor and U.S. Senate remain highly competitive less than two months before Election Day, as voters express growing dissatisfaction with the economy, the Iran war and President Trump’s performance, according to a new statewide poll. The Detroit…

Michigan voters to decide constitutional convention and campaign finance proposals
LANSING — Voters across Michigan will decide two statewide ballot proposals in the November 3 election: An automatic, periodic question on whether to convene a constitutional convention and a citizen-initiated measure seeking to prohibit political contributions from regulated…

Foundation recognizes Woolford for fighting waste
State Rep. Jason Woolford, R-Howell, has received the Foundation for Government Accountability’s national Rising Star Award, recognizing his efforts to combat waste, fraud and abuse in government and protect Michigan taxpayers. The award recognizes emerging state leaders who have…