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Eaton County man accused of falsifying credentials as a licensed accountant

This story has been updated to include comments from Vanator & Associates. CHARLOTTE – An Olivet man has been charged in connection with falsifying credentials as a licensed accountant. Joseph Vanator ...
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Michigan State score vs Michigan, Spartans drop rivalry game 31-20

EAST LANSING — Michigan State football now owns a five-game losing streak. The Spartans (3-5, 0-5 Big Ten) lost to the Michigan Wolverines (6-2, 4-1 Big Ten) 31-20 on Saturday, Oct. 25 at Spartan ...
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A state champion at Sexton in shotput and discus, Josephine Mask heads to the Hall of Fame

Josephine Mask, a state champion in track and field events while representing Sexton High School, will be inducted next week as part of the 2022 Greater Lansing Sports Hall of Fame class. Mask, who ...
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Ingham County restaurant inspections: Expired food found at several establishments

Numerous Ingham County restaurants were cited for priority and priority foundation violations during the first half of April. Violations included improper food temperatures, unsanitary conditions, and ...
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Ingham County restaurant inspections: Contamination risks found with raw meat, fish storage

Numerous Ingham County restaurants were cited for priority and priority foundation violations during the first half of May. Violations included improper food storage temperatures, cross-contamination ...
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Livingston County restaurant inspections: Undercooked chicken, moldy lemons found

The coffee drink cooler was holding frappe mix (which contains milk) at an internal temperature of 48 degrees. The area supervisor hadn't received an alert that the cooler was above temperature, but ...
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National Trust says one-time Michigan hotel is among 'most endangered' sites. Here's why

The Hotel Casa Blanca, a significant landmark in Idlewild has been designated as one of America's Most Endangered Historic Places. Built by Black architect Woolsey Coombs, the hotel served as a haven ...
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Eaton County restaurant inspections: Lack of working toilets shuts down restaurant

CHARLOTTE — When county health inspectors visit local restaurants, they document problems that need addressing to meet standards set by Michigan food codes and law. The most serious problems are ...
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Eaton County restaurant inspections: Moldy food, spoiled meat loaf, no handwashing sink

CHARLOTTE — When county health inspectors visit local restaurants, they document problems that need addressing to meet county health codes. The most serious problems are considered priority violations ...
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Eaton County restaurant inspections: Warm eggs, mac and cheese found in coolers

Multiple Eaton County restaurants had priority violations in June, posing potential health hazards. Violations included improper handwashing, food stored at unsafe temperatures, and unsanitary ...
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Clinton County restaurant inspections: Dirty can openers, unsafe food found

Multiple Clinton County restaurants were cited in May for priority and priority foundation violations. Priority violations, posing immediate health hazards, included improper food temperatures and ...
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Eaton County restaurant inspections: Dirty kitchen knives, expired BBQ sauce found

CHARLOTTE — When county health inspectors visit local restaurants, they document problems that need addressing to meet county health codes. The most serious problems are considered priority violations ...