Rachel Greco

1 week ago | lansingstatejournal.com | Rachel Greco

Eaton County's proposed 2 mill tax increase for public safety failed with about 57% of ballots against the proposal. The tax would have funded Sheriff's Office road patrols, the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, and Animal Control. Residents expressed mixed opinions, citing the need for public safety versus the burden of increased taxes. Eaton County residents rejected a 2-mill tax proposal for the second time in six months.

1 week ago | livingstondaily.com | Rachel Greco

A father-son duo opened Candy Cafe & Ice Cream in Williamston, Michigan, offering hand-dipped ice cream and bulk candy. The shop aims to provide a nostalgic family experience and boost the downtown area's economy. Despite inclement weather, the shop's grand opening was successful. WILLIAMSTON — When Todd Jenkins was a kid, he loved family trips to Fabiano's Candies for sweets or Keller's Restaurant for a hand-dipped ice cream cone in the city's downtown.

1 week ago | lansingstatejournal.com | Rachel Greco |Sarah Atwood

Eaton County residents will vote on a 2-mill tax increase for law enforcement, following the failure of a 3-mill proposal in November. St. Johns Public Schools seeks approval for a $99.8 million bond for infrastructure improvements after a similar proposal failed last year. Laingsburg Community Schools proposes a 0.75 mill increase to fund expansion and infrastructure projects.

3 weeks ago | lansingstatejournal.com | Rachel Greco

The proposed tax would fund the prosecutor's office, sheriff's road patrol, and animal control. A previous, broader 3-mill tax proposal for general county operations failed in November. The current proposal would cost the owner of a $200,000 home with a taxable value of $100,000 about $200 annually. The future of sheriff's office patrols in Eaton County and Delta Township as well as other law enforcement services will be decided by voters on May 6.

3 weeks ago | lansingstatejournal.com | Rachel Greco

Sixteen-year-old Alya Marecek was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer, B-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma, in October. Alya's family has faced financial hardship due to her ongoing chemotherapy treatments and her parents needing to take time off work. Community support, including an online fundraiser and a planned benefit, has helped the family cope with the financial strain.