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Downtown roads to close due to East Lansing Art Festival
Roads will be closing along Grand River Avenue this weekend due to the East Lansing Art Festival.
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8 things to look back on from ’08-’09
It’s been a rough year for the nation and some of its effects have trickled through to campus. The economy has tanked, jobs are scarce, education funding continues to be threatened and mourning the deceased was all too common across campus this school year. But Spartans have shown their prowess on the athletic fields and courts and learned FRIB is coming to our crib, among other positive events.
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US-127, I-496 will see lane closures
Several road closures will begin within the next week, as summer construction projects commence in the Lansing area. Single lane closures on I-496 and US-127 will begin on Saturday for maintenance of freeway lights. One lane will be closed between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. in the area.
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Bill to make kegs traceable to buyer moves to senate
In an effort to prevent underage drinking and the supply of alcohol to minors, kegs soon may be traceable to the buyer. A House bill, sponsored by Rep. Mark Meadows, D-East Lansing, would require all kegs purchased to be tagged with the identification information of the purchaser.
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Fashion show benefits local food bank
Local fashion models walked the runway at the first Fashions for Food fundraiser Thursday night at the Country Club of Lansing (CCL), 2200 Moores River Drive. The show was held to benefit the Greater Lansing Food Bank, which has seen a dramatic increase in service since the beginning of the year.
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Chrysler enters bankruptcy in attempt to save company
Fears that the Chrysler LLC bankruptcy announced Thursday could devastate Michigan and harm Chrysler workers and retirees nationwide were abated somewhat as details of the deal were released.
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Chrysler looks to finish deals, avoid bankruptcy
Italian automaker Fiat Group SpA is expected to sign a partnership agreement with Chrysler LLC by today as negotiations continue to keep the struggling automaker alive without filing for bankruptcy protection, according to three people briefed on the deal.
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Web site allows unused emissions to be sold
Although the proposed carbon cap-and-trade policy has yet to pass in the United States, a new Web site makes it possible for U.S. residents to reap the benefits of other nations’ cap-and-trade systems, while promoting a greener lifestyle.
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E.L. department to hold open house May 6
The East Lansing Department of Code Enforcement & Neighborhood Conservation will hold an open house May 6 in room 217 of East Lansing City Hall, 410 Abbot Road, to celebrate the 2009 Building Safety Week.
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Job placement agency awarded $6M
The Capital Area Michigan Works! agency was given more than $6 million in funding Tuesday from the Workforce Investment Act, or WIA, under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
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MSU recycles students’ unwanted items
The end of the school year in East Lansing typically means copious abandoned furniture, clothing and household items up for grabs, lying on the side of the road. However, East Lansing and MSU officials are seeking to eliminate such waste by teaming up for the Pack Up, Pitch In recycling program.
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More grads pursue volunteer positions
Students searching for career options might have a better chance of being hired as AmeriCorps volunteers after President Barack Obama signed legislation last week to expand the program.
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Health officials brace for swine flu's possible spread to Mich.
As swine flu increases in prevalence across the U.S. and possible cases begin to appear in Michigan, state health officials are making preparations in the event of an outbreak. The U.S. government declared a health emergency Sunday after 20 cases were reported. The U.S. first became aware of the virus Friday, Ingham County spokesman Marcus Cheatham said.
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Park funding up for discussion at council meeting
Improvements to city parks and two land acquisition projects headline the parks and recreation portion of the city’s 2009-10 fiscal year budget that will be presented tonight to the East Lansing City Council.
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MSU wins $50,000 research grant
A collaborative grant awarded Tuesday to MSU will give the university $50,000 to research development in Africa. The university is one of 20 U.S. colleges and universities to receive funds to address Africa’s environmental and developmental challenges.
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City unable to keep up with emerald ash borer damage
As the nation celebrates planting trees for Arbor Day, East Lansing crews work to reforest areas of the city stricken by a tree-killing insect, and await the day when increased blight and inadequate funding make it impossible to continue replacing the trees.
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Med students rally for anti-smoking laws
Hundreds of students and other concerned citizens gathered Thursday at the Capitol steps to lobby for legislation to ban smoking in Michigan workplaces. The health care rally was organized by the American Medical Student Association, or AMSA, Student Osteopathic Medical Association and the MSU College of Human Medicine.
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Enhanced license drives concerns for identity
Travelers could see less hassle crossing the Canadian border after Michigan’s enhanced driver’s license became available Tuesday, but some have voiced concern about the license infringing on personal privacy.
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Ambassador stresses U.S.-Canada relations
As Canadian ambassador to the United States, Michael Wilson spoke via satellite to a room full of scholars, business leaders and politicians Wednesday morning in the Communication Arts and Sciences Building. He advocated for strong Canada-U.S. relations, especially for border states such as Michigan.
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E.L. feels squeeze as it plans budget
The economy’s impact on city services was reflected in sections of the city’s budget, which was presented Tuesday to the East Lansing City Council. The city’s human services, parking fund and capital improvement received little or no increase in funding, due in part to difficult economic times, council members said.