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  • Specificity is key when submitting hearing objections

    July 16, 2026

    Many family law cases are referred to the Friend of the Court (FOC) Attorney Referee for hearings on contested issues like custody, parenting time, child support, pre-judgment spousal support, and a variety of other legal matters. If the parties do not agree with the Referee’s recommendation, they can file an objection within 21 days after the recommendation has been served. 

  • Lansing Fire Marshal Jared Nisch named National Fire Marshal of the Year

    July 16, 2026

    Mayor Andy Schor and Lansing Fire Chief Carrie Edwards-Clemons are pleased to announce that the National Fire Protection Association has selected Lansing Fire Marshal Jared Nisch as their 2026 NFPA Fire Marshal of the Year. 
    Given out annually, the NFPA Fire Marshal of the Year Award recognizes a fire code enforcement professional who demonstrates outstanding leadership in achieving code compliance through education, community collaboration, and proactive risk-

  • Michigan Innocence Clinic client Quinton Jones-Whitaker exonerated after serving a 12-1/2 year prison sentence

    July 16, 2026


    In 2014, when Quinton Jones-Whitaker was 20 years old, he was convicted of carjacking, armed robbery, and felony firearm possession and was sentenced to 12-1/2 to 22 years in prison. But he wasn’t involved in the crime, and no physical evidence linked him to it.

  • Program ensures ‘No Wrong Door’ for families in need of assistance

    July 09, 2026

    A new podcast explores an Ohio county’s efforts to bring service providers together to ensure that families in crisis receive the help they need. The “No Wrong Door” model is already making big impacts in Washington County, Ohio, where the Family and Children First Council (WCFCFC) is building partnerships that raise awareness of community resources. 

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