Following Wednesday’s filing deadline, candidates for the primary election for the Ingham County Board of Commissioners’ 8th District include a local grassroots activist and an East Lansing attorney.
Organizations serving low- to moderate-income households might see a boost in funds for the coming year.
Students might want to sleep extra tight in the future, as bedbug infestations increasingly are becoming prevalent nationwide, especially in university-type settings.
East Lansing will host its Winter Bowl Soup & Chili Cook-Off from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday in downtown East Lansing.
As holiday shoppers hunt for the best bargains this winter, Web sites are trying to entice consumers to purchase gifts online for extra deals, but some experts say it won’t have a large impact on in-store shopping.
A familiar face to Lansing-area residents said he might throw his hat into the 2010 Michigan gubernatorial ring. Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero said he is considering a run for governor and will make a decision about his candidacy within a month.
East Lansing resident Susan Woods has been fundraising for the past 13 years, all for an event that is held only once a year.
As students and East Lansing residents are enjoying the beginning of the holiday season, local food banks said the holiday cheer was felt through the number of donations received during the weekend, although numbers were slightly lower than last year.
Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop announced Monday Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson and Michigan Republican Party Secretary Hank Fuhs will serve as the co-chairs for his campaign for Michigan Attorney General.
Warm, cozy houses are the perfect antidote for the icy winter months, but some people might find unwanted creatures lurking in their walls or attic that also are looking for relief from the cold.
The East Lansing City Council is scheduled to discuss resolutions regarding several neighborhoods at its 7:30 p.m. meeting tonight at City Hall, 410 Abbot Road.
The Lansing Art Gallery, 113 S. Washington Square, in Lansing, has two exhibitions open until Dec. 23. “Michigan Wildlife Art Masters” is displayed in the Mezzanine Gallery and features five Michigan artists. “In Another Light” displays Gale Nobes’ photographs in the Main Gallery.
(SCENE) Metrospace, 110 Charles St., will host two concerts featuring local music Friday and Saturday.
The Downtown Lansing Food Fight Against Hunger is scheduled to take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday.
While many bars are gearing up for large crowds tonight, several East Lansing bars have said they aren’t anticipating many students to stay in the area for what has been called the biggest bar night of the year.
East Lansing’s recent string of 50-degree weather might come to an end this weekend as students travel home for Thanksgiving, said Dave Young, chief meteorologist at WLNS-TV.
East Lansing City Council members are expected to discuss several topics at their Tuesday work session, including the location of taxicabs in the city, a resolution about the proposed closing of the downtown East Lansing Secretary of State branch office and the CATA/Michigan Avenue project.
Despite lower statewide recycling rates, East Lansing and MSU officials said the decrease does not reflect a lower number of active participants in the Lansing area.
Black Friday might be a little brighter during future holiday shopping seasons if legislation to protect consumers from excessive overdraft fees makes it through the Michigan Legislature.
Students who head up north for the holidays might see more than just deer and squirrels in the trees of the Upper Peninsula.