BTL Staff
9th Annual Lansing Zombie Walk
Gore and ghouls will abound on Saturday, Oct. 13 as an undead horde of zombies will traverse the path from the Lansing Center to the Michigan State Capitol. The event is presented by Capital Area District Libraries and all ages of undead [...]
Youth Input Needed to Help Examine Discrimination in K-12 Schools
Are you a high school student or recent graduate who is interested in sharing your personal experiences related to discrimination in Michigan schools? The Michigan Civil Rights Commission wants to hear from you. MCRC will hold the third in a series [...]
Democratic Michigan House Candidate Accused of Embezzling Over $100K from Campaign
In midst of her campaign to represent Oakland County's 39th House District, Michigan House of Representatives candidate Jennifer Suidan was told drop out of her race by state party officials after being accused of embezzling over $100,000. In a [...]
Author of LGBTQ, Disability Novel at Common Language Bookstore
On Saturday, Oct. 6, at 6 p.m. Bill Mathis, author of "Face Your Fears," a novel that deals with disability, the LGBTQ community and family, will be at the Common Language Bookstore. "'Face Your Fears' uniquely challenges traditional perceptions of [...]
Hard Cider and Donuts in Royal Oak
As fall comes closer and brings cold weather with it, many Michiganders will begin preparing to enjoy fall-specific treats like donuts and cider. On Sunday, Oct. 14, the Michigan by the Bottle Tasting Room will host its fourth-annual (Hard) Cider [...]
Kevin Keller
Across 1 Bargain sign at Barneys 5 Basketball to Eliza Doolittle? 9 Gave a butt whipping 14 Guilty or not guilty, to Perry Mason 15 Constellation bear 16 Sticky stuff 17 Opera solos 18 Dark greenish blue 19 Nickname for Brian 20 Kevin Keller [...]
Some Flint Households May Be Eligible for Water Heater Replacement
LANSING — Homes in Flint with either children, or seniors ages 60 and older may be eligible for water heater replacement through a grant program for low-income households. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Bureau of Community [...]
Fall Fling at Affirmations
As summer ends and fall approaches, LGBTQ community center Affirmations is gearing up for its annual Fall Fling celebration fundraiser. The event is presented by the Masco Corporation and will be held on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 7 to 10 p.m. "Join us [...]
Michigan Senate Votes Down Breed-Specific Bans Often Aimed at Pit Bulls
BY ALICE YIN, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS No bans on pit bulls allowed, Michigan's Senate said on April 12. The chamber voted 22-13 to prohibit local governments from dictating breed-specific regulations on dogs. The bill now heads to the House for [...]