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Defining The Student Athlete Part 1 of 3

This week I started my three-part series focusing on defining the student athlete at both the high school and collegiate levels. I spoke with coaches and students from Haslett High School to see how administration emphasizes academics and well as … Continue reading

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Tree Farms and The Holidays

I spent the day at Tannenbaum Tree Farm in Mason, a one-stop-shop for everything Christmas. From trees and garland to wagon rides and a Christmas store, the farm welcomes guests from all over to experience the holiday magic.  I walked … Continue reading

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Manager Jerry Richards Resigns

This week I spoke with different township officials about Township Manager Jerry Richards resignation. After 20 years of service to the township, Richards says he’s resigning on May 3rd, 2013, but will remain a resident of the Township. Richards was … Continue reading

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Adoption Day

I covered Adoption Day in Michigan held at the Michigan Hall of Justice in Lansing. Today the Chief Justice and other judges commemorated the uniting of new families with a ceremony in the courtroom. Local news stations from the area … Continue reading

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MSU vs. NW

On Saturday I got to cover the Michigan State vs. Northwestern football game at Spartan Stadium…by far my favorite story yet. This was my first time covering a college football game and I learned a lot and enjoyed my experience. … Continue reading

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Haslett Boy’s Basketball Preview

Today I attended the Haslett boy’s varsity basketball practice to see how Coach Rob Porritt was helping them prepare this season. If there’s one thing that stood out, it’s that this team looks wise beyond their years.  Before practice started, … Continue reading

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Okemos Wrestling Team Recycles

Last weekend I spent some time with some members of the Okemos wrestling team and staff members from the East Lansing YMCA during their recycling fundraiser. It was a windy day and cardboard recycling boxes were flying all over the … Continue reading

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Living Without A Car

I spent a day with Yvonne LaFave, a Lansing resident who chooses to live without a car. Instead, she travels by bicycle. This is one of my favorite stories I’ve done since being at HOMTV. I enjoy doing longer feature … Continue reading

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Big Ten Cross Country Championships

On a cold, rainy, Sunday morning I headed out to Forest Akers Golf Course to film the Big Ten Cross Country Championship. Despite the nasty weather, it was a good event. I didn’t know when I arrived at the meet … Continue reading

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Deer Harvesting Is Back In Action

This week I spoke with Jane Greenway, from the Parks and Recreation Department in Meridian Township to get the update on the deer harvesting program. Earlier this summer I did a story about the deer management program continuing another year, … Continue reading

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