LANSING - Though Gladys Benson has lived in Lansing for about 30 years, this year was her first time attending Silver Bells in the City.

Jumping up on beds is easy.

State Rep. Mark Meadows is raising questions about whether the Secretary of State's office can legally proceed with plans to consolidate two branches in Lansing and East Lansing into one center.

Lansing nightclub owners could end up footing the bill for the cost of police, fire and other public services used to handle disturbances on their premises.

ST. JOHNS - St. Johns Public Schools has eliminated four administrative positions in a cost-cutting move.

Once upon a time, high school football teams rode star running backs to glory.

Few programs in the state can match the star credentials of DeWitt's quarterbacks throughout this decade.

The season had barely begun when Terry Hessbrook walked up to quarterback Alex Niznak at school, handed him a piece of paper and, without a word, walked away.

Capsules for today's state semifinal football playoff games, compiled by prep sports editor Geoff Kimmerly:

HOLT - Students at Washington Woods Middle School will get a holiday surprise this week.

Grand Ledge High School production of the musical, "A Christmas Carol," which opened Nov. 19, continues with performances Nov. 21 and 22 in the high school auditorium. Performance times are 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Consolidation. Just uttering the word can be controversial.

Consolidation. Just uttering the word can be controversial.

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