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Local teacher competes in Ironman preliminaries
After swimming 2.4 miles, biking 112 miles and running 26.2 miles in less than 14 hours, 36-year-old Casey Bain had completed her goal.
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E.L. Planning Commission approves new building plan
Corey Partnership developers said they "burned the midnight oil" last week, adjusting their vision for the corner of Bailey Street and Grand River Avenue to comply with city and neighborhood requests. Their work paid off Wednesday night when the East Lansing Planning Commission, which previously voted against the development, recommended its approval, 7-2. The issue will go before city council on Oct.
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Police warn 'U' about callers
Ingham County Sheriff Gene Wriggelsworth expressed concern this week with organizations calling residences and claiming to raise money for the sheriff's department. Meanwhile, on campus, an early morning whispering caller is posing as women's friends or boyfriends, making obscene comments and attempting phone sex. In a statement Wednesday, Wriggelsworth said a recent flood of misleading calls are telemarketers claiming to support law enforcement, promising better community protection or "fixing" minor violations. Similarly, the East Lansing Police Department never does fund-raising by phone, East Lansing police Capt.
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Bill to regulate imported trash
A bill, sponsored by U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Brighton, that would allow Michigan to regulate the amount of trash imported from Canada, is moving through the U.S.
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Gay marriage ban opposed
The Michigan Education Association announced its opposition to Michigan's gay marriage constitutional amendment on Wednesday because of negative effects it would have on the bargaining rights of public employees. The state constitutional amendment, known as Proposal 2, would define marriage as the union of one man and one woman and forbid the state to recognize other unions.
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Recent rape cases at 'U' raise issue of assault reports
A series of alleged rapes on MSU's campus has brought the process of handling reported sexual assaults recent publicity. After a sexual assault is reported, a variety of counselors, detectives and prosecutors are called into action, as an original police report branches out to various departments across the university and community, officials said. An overwhelming number of sexual assaults are not reported at all, both nationally and at MSU, said Dennis Martell, Olin Health Center health educator. Many people who have been assaulted but have not made reports come to Olin Health Center's HIV Education, Testing and Counseling Program, Martell said. "They want to find out what has happened anonymously," Martell said. If Olin workers suspect a student has been sexually assaulted, they offer themselves as a gateway to other services, such as counseling, Martell said. "Often people don't seek counseling for months or even years," said Holly Rosen, director of MSU Safe Place.
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Accidents result from Direct Action demonstration
An anti-war protest was the site of a minor car accident and an alleged tire slashing at the intersection of Michigan and Harrison avenues Tuesday evening. The protest and march, organized by local group Direct Action, left Fountain Square at M.A.C.
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Canines, owners enjoy a little paddle at Hawk Island
Lindsey Poisson Special for The State News Lansing - Great Danes, poodles, terriers, and dogs of different breeds and sizes from the Lansing area went for a dip at the beach Friday. As part of the Friends of Greater Lansing Dog Parks' biannual "Dog Paddle," held on Hawk Island County Park's beach, dogs and owners alike waded into the water to splash and socialize. "The dogs are playing and having fun and getting their exercise," said dog owner Jennifer Kirby.
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Economy, job market might affect student votes
Sen. John Kerry has promised to stimulate the economy and create new jobs. President Bush said he already has done that. Kerry pledged to reduce outsourcing of jobs to other countries.
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Legislators mad about flier error
A recent mix-up at the Secretary of State's office caused voter information fliers to be distributed prematurely, drawing anger and confusion from some state legislators. A line near the top of the flier read "Please be advised that you are not eligible to vote in the November 2, 2004 general election." The rest of the form had factually correct information for voters who recently moved. The form was mistakenly distributed to state branch offices in Battle Creek and Ann Arbor ahead of the Oct.
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Fund-raiser benefits Great Lakes
Michigan residents hoping to protect Great Lakes waters by eliminating harmful aquatic pests can now find a solution in the form of a decal. The simple, three-inch square decal goes on sale Oct.
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E.L. group discusses Cedar Village plan
The East Village Master Planning Team will update the planning commission on its progress for the revamping of the Cedar Village area during a meeting tonight at City Hall. In old business, the council will discuss a revised application from Corey Partnership to demolish the building at 601-603 E.
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Head-on collision kills woman on Grand River
A Stockbridge woman died in a two-car collision Saturday morning on Grand River Avenue in Meridian Township, police said. According to police reports, the head-on collision occurred just after 9 a.m.
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Woman shot and killed outside of Lansing bar
Police have identified a woman killed early Saturday near Lucky's Bar, 400 Baker St., Lansing police Lt.
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E.L. councilmembers visit campus, hold public hearing
Students will have a chance to see government in action when East Lansing officials meet on their turf during tonight's on-campus city council meeting. "We feel that it is important for us to be on campus at least three times a year so students realize that we consider them to be citizens of East Lansing," Mayor Mark Meadows said.
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Greeks begin recruitment with rush weeks
Hundreds of MSU students walked or cruised the streets of East Lansing Monday night, looking for their brothers.
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E.L. acquires, plans to expand Abbott Road
Future changes to a portion of Abbott Road leading into the Northern Tier soon will be in the hands of East Lansing officials. The Ingham County Road Commission, which currently has power over the strip of Abbott Road from Lake Lansing Road to the Ingham-Clinton County line, recently reached an agreement with city officials to transfer control to East Lansing on Oct.
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Groups race beds, raise money for youth programs
Cheering crowds surrounding a speeding hospital bed on Albert Avenue caught Joel Miller's attention as he walked home from a party Sunday morning. "The last thing I expected to see was a bed running down the street," the MSU graduate said. But a bed sporting an IV stand and racing on monster wheels was exactly what he saw. About 100 people participated in or watched East Lansing's first bed race, organized by the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity.
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Bill aims to ease voting hassles
New legislation aimed at making voter registration easier for students will be introduced this week by a pair of state senators. Sen.
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Legislator ticketed for drunk driving in E.L.
A state representative from Marquette received a ticket in East Lansing for drunken driving, after having a blood alcohol level of nearly twice the legal limit. Rep.