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direct student intervention and
instructional improvement. The grant
positions Fowlerville as a model for
other districts and reinforces the
district’s commitment to improving
literacy outcomes and accelerating
learning for all students.
LAFCU was named one of the Best
Credit Unions to Work For in 2025 The Historical
by American Banker, marking the Society of
third time the Lansing-based credit Greater Lansing Written in Stone, a 60-foot
union has earned this distinction. celebrated multidisciplinary public installation
Recognized in the largest asset the grand along Friedland Industries’ east fence
category for institutions with more opening of its line on Cedar Street. The project, a
than $1 billion in assets, LAFCU was first permanent collaboration between the City of
honored for its strong workplace location, making Lansing, the Arts Council, Redhead
culture, employee satisfaction, and the historic Creative Consultancy, and artist David
commitment to organizational Rogers-Carrier Such, was unveiled in October and
excellence. House on Lansing Community features a sculptural centerpiece,
College’s campus its new home. The informational panels, photography,
event featured tintype photography, and poetry celebrating Lansing’s
caricature sketches, a letterpress history in Old Town. Designed to
demonstration, and a neighborhood engage pedestrians and commuters,
walking tour. The Society began the installation highlights the city’s
hosting monthly programs and industrial roots and transforms an
tours, including the exhibit “50 overlooked space into a meaningful
Objects that Say Lansing,” continuing community art experience.
its mission to preserve and share
Sinas Dramis Law Firm proudly Michigan’s Capital City history with
announces that eight of its attorneys the community.
were recognized in the 2026 edition
of The Best Lawyers in America®,
based on peer review for professional
excellence. Honorees include James
F. Graves, Personal Injury Litigation;
Michael E. Larkin, Personal Injury
Litigation; Brian A. McKenna, LAFCU celebrated community and
Insurance Law and Personal Injury culture with LAFCU Heritage Fest, a
Litigation; George T. Sinas, Personal free event held on Friday, Sept. 26,
Injury Litigation; Stephen H. Sinas, The Mental Health Association at its main branch in West Lansing.
Personal Injury Litigation; Thomas celebrated four trailblazers in mental The festival showcased the Lansing
G. Sinas, Personal Injury Litigation; health and substance use disorders region’s cultural diversity with music,
Bryan J. Waldman, Personal Injury on October 16 at the MotorCity Hotel dance, food, and family-friendly
Litigation; and Steven H. Weston, and Casino. Honorees included activities, offering plenty to do and
Personal Injury Litigation. This marks Andrea Cole, President and CEO of enjoy with local performers and
the second consecutive year these the Ethel & James Flinn Foundation; community members. Food trucks,
attorneys have been recognized for Robin Erb, Senior Health Reporter giveaways, and opportunities to
their leadership and expertise. at Bridge Michigan; and Heather honor heritage made the event a
Catallo and Ross Jones, Investigative lively celebration, reflecting LAFCU’s
COMPANY NEWS Reporters at WXYZ-TV 7 News Detroit. long-standing commitment to
The event honored their leadership, community engagement and cultural
Fowlerville Community Schools advocacy, and contributions to raising connection. u
was awarded a $187,000 READ awareness and improving care for
Innovation Grant from the Michigan individuals affected by mental health
Department of Education to support and substance use challenges.
innovative literacy initiatives. The
funding enabled the district to place Redhead Creative Consultancy and
a K–5 Academic Interventionist to principal Jen Estill received the 2025
strengthen students’ reading skills City of Lansing Arts Impact Project
and serve as a bridge between grant to create Etched in Metal,

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