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Recent church shootings have local police preparing for unexpected
National church shootings are creating controversy locally concerning guns and religion.
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State to implement fee on child support
Many of Michigan’s single parents will have one more financial concern beginning in September, when the state will start deducting a $25 annual fee from most child support payments.
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As gas prices continue to soar, trains get crowded
The East Lansing Amtrak station has seen more than a 15 percent increase in riders this summer, according to the station’s lead ticket clerk.
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Lack of donations leave area with blood supply shortage
Natalie McIntyre, blood services coordinator for the Mid-Michigan chapter of the Red Cross’s Great Lakes Region, said that the chapter has been experiencing a decline in donations this summer.
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City to hold meeting on Mich. avenue
Three public workshops are being offered for Mid-Michigan residents to discuss the planning and envisioning process for the revitalization of Michigan Avenue.
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Council approved amendment deciding method of financing for City Center II
East Lansing City Council determined the method by which City Center II will be financed by unanimously approving an amendment to one of the city’s financing plans at its meeting Wednesday.
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Primary voter turnout released
Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land announced Wednesday 1.36 million, or 19 percent of Michigan’s 7.2 million registered voters, participated in Tuesday’s primary election, according to a press release.
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ELPD releases crime statistics; serious crimes at 28-year low
East Lansing is at a 28-year low for serious crimes, according to recent reports conducted by the East Lansing Police Department.
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Local cabbies get stung by high gas prices
Increasing gas prices may contribute to rising demand for public transportation, but for some business owners in the transportation sector, the higher cost of gas means greater losses.
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Zoning problems leave MSU fraternity homeless
A property zoning issue at the house that the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity is leasing has left its members homeless and holding the lease to an uninhabitable building.
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Food bank to hold drive on Saturday
A food drive will be held on Saturday to benefit the Greater Lansing Food Bank, and nonperishable food items or monetary donations will be accepted.
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Safety fair educates, entertains E.L. families
Everything from carnival rides to car seat inspections were found Tuesday evening at East Lansing’s Patriarche Park, 1100 Alton Road. Local residents joined together for a family-friendly safety carnival in celebration of the 25th annual National Night Out.
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ELPD announces lower crime rates
East Lansing is at a 28-year low in part I crime rates, according to a statistical report released by the East Lansing Police Department Tuesday.
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Finding jobs in Mich. difficult for grads among rise in unemployment
As the national unemployment rate reached a four-year high this month, recent college graduates like Dana Hamer may find it more difficult to find a job.
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Dining in, cashing out
Grab a fork and, ever so slowly, slip it in a bag or coat pocket. Walk out like nothing happened. While it may be a rush to steal that fork, knife, salt shaker or condiment container, restaurant theft can be costly for establishment owners and managers.
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Ingham County projecting low turnout for Mich. primary
East Lansing voters will have the opportunity Tuesday to decide which candidates and issues will be on the November general election ballot, but local officials say most of them won’t show up at the primary polls.
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Obama to speak about energy in Lansing
Democratic party officials say presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., will unveil his national energy plan during his visit to Lansing at 11 a.m today.
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Local theater hosts open house
Despite a low turnout, organizers say Mid-Michigan Family Theatre’s open house Saturday was productive for those involved and offered volunteers an opportunity to continue preparation for the upcoming production of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” which begins next week.
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City weighs motorized scooter ban
As the Lansing City Council considers a ban on certain motorized scooter-like vehicles, East Lansing citizens are left to consider whether their city should take similar action.
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Merits of fish may override health concerns
The Michigan Department of Community Health released the 2008 Michigan Family Fish Consumption Guide on Thursday to educate people on safe fish consumption, but experts say the health benefits of moderate fish consumption outweigh the risks for most.