Only a few students showed up to the first Friday outreach, Jolyn said. Soon, that handful of students grew to about 60. When Franklin’s final bell hit on Fridays, students knew Glad Tidings was the ...

LANSING — Jonathan Smith’s annual stop at the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association’s winter clinic gave the Michigan State football coach a chance to reflect on a busy offseason.

Jonathan L. Smith, age 67, of rural Bryant passed away on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Portland on Nov. 3, 1957, the son of Coba and June (Lanning) Smith. He was retired ...