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Susan Vela

Lansing

Local News Editor at Lansing State Journal

Journalist who has worked throughout the Midwest and now wants to give editing a try @LSJNews.

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  • MSP: Suspicious gunman shot, seriously wounded by Livonia officer near Five Mile and Middlebelt

    22 hours ago | freep.com | Susan Vela

    A 31-year-old Livonia man was shot by police after brandishing a gun and behaving erratically inside a business. The incident occurred near Middlebelt and Five Mile roads in Livonia, Michigan, prompting an investigation by Michigan State Police. The suspect is hospitalized with serious injuries, while the officer was unharmed.

  • Services set for Leslie teen killed in tragic electrocution accident

    1 day ago | lansingstatejournal.com | Susan Vela

    A funeral service will be held for 14-year-old Damian Brown on June 8 at Leslie Middle School. Damian died after being electrocuted near Woodworth Elementary School on June 3. A GoFundMe campaign has been created to support Damian's family. LESLIE — Services have been scheduled for a teen who died after being electrocuted near Woodworth Elementary on June 3.

  • One teen dead, another hospitalized after playing near electrical poles in Leslie

    3 days ago | lansingstatejournal.com | Susan Vela

    Two teenagers were injured near power lines in Leslie, Michigan, resulting in a grass fire. One teen died from electrocution after touching a steel rod to an electrical pole. The other teen was hospitalized but is expected to recover. Consumers Energy temporarily de-energized the area, affecting 488 customers.

  • One teen dead, another hospitalized after playing near electrical poles in Leslie

    3 days ago | battlecreekenquirer.com | Susan Vela

    Two teenagers were injured near power lines in Leslie, Michigan, resulting in a grass fire. One teen died from electrocution after touching a steel rod to an electrical pole. The other teen was hospitalized but is expected to recover. Consumers Energy temporarily de-energized the area, affecting 488 customers.

  • Pride Month 2025 events set across Lansing in June

    4 days ago | lansingstatejournal.com | Susan Vela

    Lansing's Pride celebration takes place June 28 in Old Town from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.Featured guest Adore Delano, of "American Idol" and "RuPaul's Drag Race" fame, will be available for photos. Numerous other Pride events are scheduled throughout June, including a flag raising, fundraisers, and a picnic. Events will be held in Lansing, East Lansing, St. Johns, and Mason. LANSING — The region's biggest Pride Month celebration happens later this month in Old Town.

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Susan Vela
Susan Vela @susanvela
12 May 25

RT @LSJNews: Photos from the Waverly High School prom on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at The Venue by Eleven 11 Events in the Lansing Mal. https…

Susan Vela
Susan Vela @susanvela
12 May 25

RT @LSJNews: Photos: Photos: Mother's Day at the Michigan State 4-H Children's Gardens https://t.co/OIBeZNA6Gd

Susan Vela
Susan Vela @susanvela
12 May 25

RT @LSJNews: The Michigan Secretary of State's office is planning to have a mobile office visit Lansing and Mason courthouses this week. ht…