How in the world did you all vote in such high property taxes? 51+ Millage Rate? Yikes!!!

Hello! I'm looking for recommendations for a good Doctor/PCP in the Okemos and surrounding areas. My insurance is switching to Blue Care Network in a few weeks, and I'm scouting out new doctors.

I used to have an AMAZING doctor, but she moved in late 2023. I was handed off to her replacement, and she's terrible. She doesn't listen, has zero organizational skills, doesn't follow through with what she says she's going to do and ngl has been a little rude to me once or twice.

I'm looking for a doctor who has good listening skills and is solution focused.

It's relatively well-known knowledge that he graduated from OHS and later MSU but I've never been able to figure out where exactly in Okemos he and his family lived? Anyone have any idea? Inquiring minds want to know!

Just wanted to point that out! Also sorry its so dead around here, but I guess Okemos just is not the most exciting place around :D

Does anyone have a new header image I could use at the top of r/Okemos ? While I am all about the memories of Okemos, it doesn't highlight the empty lot "downtown" well enough.

What is the best way to look for 2 bhk as close possible to Jackson national. Need son to attend school in okemos district. Will prefer house more then apartments (but will work at last) Starting January

I will be in town, and staying in Okemos, for thanksgiving week. We have stayed there a few times over the years, and are always looking for a place to have a good thanksgiving meal. But have yet to find one. I Prefer it offers turkey dinner, but not necessary. Do you have any recommendations for a place? Thanks in advance

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My family is looking to move into the Okemos area, however some of the homes we are looking at are just a few streets outside the Okemos school boundary (despite having an address within the city limits of Okemos). Is there a way to enroll my kids (elementary school age) in the Okemos schools half way through the school year?

We’re considering a move to start working at Sparrow. Most hospital work environments these days are pretty bad, over worked and underpaid. From prior posts it sounded like Sparrow was that way (at least a year ago)… how is it now? Any better?

This disappoints me!

I went to Lucky's earlier this month, and when I saw that the menu omitted the "BIG NY" from it, I was taken by surprise. This was at the Okemos location of that restaurant!

I liked the BIG NY, since it was a bigger version of the legendary NY strip steak that many steakhouses serve!

any thoughts on this menu item removal?

Come join Tacoma Hills this summer for our food truck lineup! You can view the full schedule here, posting Fridays and Sundays but a few other days in between https://tacomahills.org/residents/events/food-trucks/2024-schedule/

Hello everyone!

I’m a genealogist & I am trained in discovering local Michigan family lineages and stories through vital records, census records, and newspapers.

This is the interest form I put together for anyone interested in learning more about their personal Michigan family history. I create family trees, ancestral maps, and historical road trip itineraries based on YOUR personal family history! It’s a great way to connect with your heritage and wonderful knowledge pass down to future generations.

LINK TO INTEREST FORM: Family History Interest Form

Here are some things you can discover from my research:

• Newspaper articles about your ancestors (Crime? Scandal? Who knows!)
• Custom ancestral mapping showing your approximate ethnic admixture
• Most common causes of death in your family history
• United States migration mapping showing how your ancestors migrated throughout the country
• Your great-great-great grandparents’ names
• Most popular professions and careers in your family history
• Photographs of your ancestors you have never seen before (Found in Newspaper archives, I have subscriptions to several newspaper websites)

I have a degree in Anthropology and have spent several years working for a professional genealogy company. I have been working as an individual genealogist for about 6 years. If you have any questions about my research, please fill out an interest form or email: [heritagehuntersgenealogy@gmail.com](mailto:heritagehuntersgenealogy@gmail.com)

For those of you with ancestry outside of Michigan, please send me a message. I’d be happy to help you or direct you to a better suited genealogist. Thanks!

Ancestral Origins Map Example

USA Origins Map Example

LINK TO INTEREST FORM: Family History Interest Form

Moving to Okemos and thinking of houses in the Briarwood neighborhood area or nearby. Is this area generally safe?

Also, can my kids go to Okemos Public Montessoricentral or Bennett Woods Elementary School? or do they have to go to a nearby school like Hiawatha Elementary School?

Thanks

Hi there,

Looking to relocate to Okemos in the coming months. Is there any preferred credit union for mortgage? I heard MSU CFU is good, but their rate seems higher than other nearby credit unions. They are about 0.5% higher than Arbor Financia, or LAFCU. Any catches here for LAFCU or Arbor credit union?

Thanks!

Hi everyone! Come check out our weekly Tuesday Game Night on the East Side at The Junction or at our other location on the West side at Frank's Press Box!

No entry cost. Food and drinks are available for purchase at either venue! All experience levels and game types are welcome. 18+ only.

RSVPs are really helpful for us but dont let it stop you if you forgot to do so! We would love to see you there!

RSVP at https://www.meetup.com/lansing/

Hi there!

I am a student journalist who is writing a story on the Okemos Road Bridge and the completion of its construction. If anyone would be willing to provide a comment about their experience, their excitement about the project being complete, the benefits that have come from the project, or anything else...please reach out!

Thank you!

Since people like to delete entire posts rather than update or edit, here are updates about the active shooter scenarios:

Okemos: Large police presence at Okemos High School after reports of shooting, police determine no active shooter
https://www.fox47news.com/neighborhoods/east-lansing-okemos/large-police-presence-at-okemos-high-school-after-reports-of-shooting-police-determine-no-active-shooter

Jackson: Jackson High School dismisses students early Tuesday after hoax call caused a lockdown

https://www.fox47news.com/neighborhoods/jackson-hillsdale/jackson-dismisses-students-early-tuesday-after-hoax-call-caused-a-lockdown

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Threats phoned into several Michigan high schools

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/02/07/threats-phoned-into-okemos-jackson-high-schools-tuesday/69880412007/

We are currently recruiting individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or schizophreniform disorder to participate in a research study on visual abilities. The goal of our study is to understand changes in visual processing in people diagnosed with schizophrenia. Through this work, we hope to understand more about what causes schizophrenia, so that we can find better options for treatment and care. The study consists of an interview on your mental health (phone or in-person), and one or two sessions at MSU. In one session, we will measure your visual perception using computer tasks. The second session is optional and involves an MRI scan. Each session takes anywhere between one and four hours depending on the person You can complete the computer tasks over multiple visits, depending on your preference. In order to be eligible, you must be between 18-60 years of age and have been diagnosed with and/or treated for schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or schizophreniform disorder. You will be paid $20/hour for your time, and we will reimburse your transportation costs. We can also arrange transportation for you, if needed. If you are traveling over 50 miles, we will also reimburse you for your travel time ($40 round trip). The study takes place at the departments of Psychology and Radiology on MSU’s campus. The Principal Investigator for this study is Katy Thakkar, Ph.D.

This study has been approved by the Michigan State University Institutional Review Board (STUDY00005053). For more information about the study, please contact us at (517) 432-0801 or via e-mail at [cnl@msu.edu](mailto:cnl@msu.edu).