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Terrible Things Happening, It Seems.
By Leo Parks · 5/20/2026
## A Sad Discovery at the Q-Mart It’s with a heavy heart that I report a truly disturbing incident here in Columbia. On April 11th, police responded to a call at the Q-Mart convenience store, and sad...
Tubas Are Actually Pretty Neat, Honestly.
By Leo Parks · 5/18/2026
## Beyond the Oom-Pah: Surprisingly Fun Things You Can Do With a Tuba **By Leo Parks, Jape News Staff** Okay, so, tubas. Big, shiny, impressive…and maybe you think they’re just for, you know, *oom-p...
Humor at Funerals? Some People Actually Want That, Apparently.
By Leo Parks · 5/15/2026
## A Little Laughter to Ease the Pain: Top Ten Funeral One-Liners **By Leo Parks, Jape News Staff** Funerals. They’re…well, they’re tough. Everyone’s sad, you're supposed to be respectful, and hones...
Weather's Just…Kind Of All Over The Place, I Guess.
By Leo Parks · 5/7/2026
## A Bit of Everything, Everywhere It’s…well, it’s a day with a lot going on weather-wise, honestly. Here in Lansing, it's a pretty typical May afternoon. We’ve got a mix of clouds and sun, and it’s ...
Just a Little Cool—Please Be Careful Out There
By Leo Parks · 5/5/2026
## A Chilly Day in Grand Rapids – And a Reminder to Be Careful Good afternoon, folks. Leo Parks here, with a quick check-in on the weather. It’s… well, it’s definitely cooler out there today. The tem...
Looks Like Everyone's Having Fun With Toys This Year!
By Leo Parks · 5/5/2026
## What Are the Kids Playing With Now? A Look at the Hottest Toys of 2026 It’s… a lot. That’s the first thing I noticed when I started looking into what toys are popular with kids right now. A *lot*....
May is Just… Happening, I Guess!
By Leo Parks · 5/4/2026
## A Week of… Well, a Lot, Actually! By Leo Parks Hi everyone! It’s Leo Parks here, and wow, it’s been a busy start to May. I always feel like things just *speed up* this time of year, and keeping t...
Phones Might Be Hearing Things… Just Saying
By Leo Parks · 5/4/2026
## Is Your Phone… Listening? A Look at Smart Device Audio Access Okay, so, this is a little unsettling to write about, honestly. But a lot of people are asking about it, and it’s probably good to jus...
Cars Seem…Less Impossible Now, Maybe?
By Leo Parks · 5/1/2026
## Getting Around Doesn't Have to Break the Bank: Affordable & Reliable Rides for 2025 Okay, so, cars. They’re… important, right? A lot of people need them, and honestly, the thought of *buying* one ...
Strange Dreams & More Seafood—Everything Seems a Little Off Lately.
By Leo Parks · 4/18/2026
## Locals Report Strange Dreams, Increased Seafood Consumption **By Leo Parks, Jape News Staff Writer** It’s been… a strange week, folks. And not just because of the pollen count, which honestly is ...