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Phone campaign aids shelters
By donating an old or unwanted cell phone to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan this month, residents can help support victims of domestic violence.
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Marines readjusting after service in Iraq
A group of about 60 Lansing Marines arrived in southern California on Monday after nearly eight months in Iraq.
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Dogs to dress up for Halloween party
The Friends of Greater Lansing Dog Parks will host a "Walk in the Woods" Halloween celebration this weekend.The walk will be held from 11 a.m.
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Fall festival features crafts, fun house
On Oct. 18, the first Harvesting Hope Fall Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Ronald McDonald House of Mid-Michigan and Old Town Mainstreet in Lansing partnered for the event.The festival will include events such as birdhouse making, pumpkin Olympics, craft booths, a storybook fun house and food.There also will be a pumpkin and scarecrow contest.
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Project aids land conservation
More than 6,000 acres of Michigan's coastline along Lake Michigan are planned for preservation with the new Coastal Campaign program.Gov.
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Council to evaluate E.L.'s 'coolness' at session
The East Lansing City Council will evaluate what they think is "cool" about the city during its Tuesday work session. Following a "Cool Cities" initiative started by Gov.
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Economists: State budget $800 million short
Michigan economists plan to announce today that the state's budget could be more than $800 million short.Top state economists will compare projections and present a forecast to lawmakers and Gov.
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Walk increases cancer awareness
Lansing - Joyce Kirk disregarded the lump she felt in her left breast at first but decided to get it checked when the lump didn't go away a month later.
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Tigers broadcaster pitches Lansing charity campaign
Lansing - A line of people clutched worn baseballs and other memorabilia Saturday as they waited to meet Ernie Harwell and raise money for a local charity.
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E.L. council could receive pay raise
Members of the East Lansing City Council could receive a pay raise after November, should they choose to accept it.
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State author to tell scary tales at library
With Halloween just around the corner, the Rev. Gerald S. Hunter will tell tales of ghosts and haunted places at 7 p.m.
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Volunteers to go 'into the streets' Saturday
Students looking for something to do on Saturday can interact and lend a helping hand with East Lansing citizens during the kickoff events of "Into the Streets." "Into the Streets" is intended to emphasize the importance of community service. The event is open to all MSU students and registration begins from 9 to 9:45 a.m.
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Housing development deferred for 3rd time
Plans to build The Beaumont, a 40-acre housing development on Coleman Road, are once again being deferred from the East Lansing Planning Commission agenda after the developer asked for more time to modify his plans.
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Silent auction tonight for shelter program
A silent auction to benefit the Lansing area domestic violence shelter program will be held this evening at Hannah Community Center. The End Violent Encounters Silent Auction: Changing Fortunes will be from 7-10 p.m.
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Armed robbery suspect arraigned
A 20-year-old Lansing resident was arraigned Wednesday on charges that he robbed two MSU students in East Lansing at gunpoint on Sept.
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E.L. baker puts heart in bread
Wearing a white chef suit and a smile, Paul Homeniuk greets his regular customers while kneading dough and rotating loaves of rye, sourdough and focaccia through flaming ovens.
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Council approves N. Tier wetland development
After months of debate, East Lansing City Council members approved the development of wetland space near Abbott and Lake Lansing roads.After more than a two-hour discussion on Tuesday, council members approved Mark Rysberg's request for a Wetland Use Permit and gave him a green light to build apartments and office space.
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Company fights Lansing to build gasoline pipeline through city
Wolverine Pipe Line Co., the local company that has fought for three years to build a new gasoline pipeline through Lansing, will present its case before the Michigan Supreme Court within the next two months. The company will argue it does not need permission from the city of Lansing to construct the new pipeline, which would stretch 65 miles long with about 22 miles running along I-96.
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Misdemeanor fines increased to pay cost of local court operations
East Lansing residents charged with misdemeanors and civil infractions will now have to pay heightened fines as a result of state legislation.The legislation will affect district courts throughout the state, including 54-B District Court in East Lansing.
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Environmental council looks for volunteers
Mid-Michigan Environmental Action Council and the Ingham County Conservation District are looking for volunteers to take part in a water quality monitoring project Sunday on the Grand River.Participants involved in the biannual project will be required to enter the river and record data from a site chosen by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.