Durand Area Schools face next-year budget concerns, approve a voluntary severance plan
Durand Area Schools Board of Education approved a “Voluntary Severance Plan” to combat anticipated budget concerns for the 2026-2027 school year.
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ELPD investigating fatal crash at Saginaw Street, Harrison Road intersection
The East Lansing Police Department is investigating a deadly crash at the intersection of Saginaw Street and Harrison Road.
County set to begin work on Lansing Rd. next week
On Monday, April 20, road work is set to begin on Lansing Rd. between Bancroft Rd. and Newburg Rd., according to the Shiawassee County Road Commission.
Authorities investigating officer-involved shooting in East Lansing
The Michigan State Police is investigating an officer-involved shooting by the East Lansing Police Department.
NWS confirms EF-0 tornado touched down near Durand during Tuesday’s storm
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down in Shiawassee County, near Durand, during Tuesday night’s storm.
Crews investigating cause of fire at the Bloated Goat Saloon on Wednesday night
Crews in Fowlerville are investigating the cause of a fire at the Bloated Goat Saloon on Wednesday night.
Large firefighter presence seen in Fowlerville’s downtown area
A large firefighter response was seen in Fowlerville’s downtown area on Wednesday night.
‘Extremely poor sanitation’ contributed to Durand restaurant’s brief closure, documents show
Documents show multiple violations contributing to the brief closure of the China House restaurant in Durand by the Shiawassee County Health Department.
Pedestrian critically injured after being struck by vehicle in East Lansing
EAST LANSING, Mich. (Mid Michigan Gazette) — A man is in critical condition after being hit by a car in East Lansing. According to police, a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle shortly after 10 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2026, in the downtown area of the city. Mid Michigan Gazette was on the scene…
79-year-old man dead following car fire in Durand
One man is dead following a one-vehicle crash in Durand on Thursday evening, according to the Shiawassee County Sheriff’s Office.