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Week in Review: July 10
In a recent CBS Best in College Sports rankings, MSU was ranked No.
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E.L. Episcopal Church accommodates same-sex marriage ceremonies
Only a week after the Supreme Court's historic approval of same sex marriage the Episcopal Church, America's largest branch of the Anglican Communion, gave their approval for same-sex couples to marry in religious ceremonies sanctioned by the church.
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Moonlight Film Series begins tonight in E.L.
This Thursday, July 9, 2015, marks the start of East Lansing's Moonlight Film Series. According to cityofeastlansing.com films are free and are shown in Valley Court Park, located at 280 Valley Court.
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City Council candidate aims to retain successful students in East Lansing
Jermaine Ruffin has officially announced and begun hiscampaignfor East Lansing City Council. Ruffin is a 2007 graduate of James Madison College at MSU and has lived in East Lansing for 15 years. He graduated with a degree in social relations and policy after transferring to MSU from Lansing Community College.
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Six-story apartment complex plans move forward
At their July 7 meeting, the East Lansing City Council approved site plans and special-use permits for a six-story mixed-use building on the corner of Grand River and Spartan avenues and a Lake Trust Credit Union on West Lake Lansing Road, near Meijer.
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Week in Review: July 3
These are the top stories for the week of July 3, brought to you by Statenews.com
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Fireworks in East Lansing under strict regulation over holiday weekend
Those looking to discharge fireworks this Fourth of July should be cognizant of East Lansing's fireworks ordinances, East Lansing police Lt. Steve Gonzalez said. According to East Lansing city ordinance, fireworks may only be discharged on the day before, day of and day after a national holiday. And even on those days, fireworks may not be discharged between the hours of 1 a.m. and 8 a.m. Violation of this ordinance may result in a $500 fine.
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Ingham County Deputies investigating fatal crash near campus Monday morning
Ingham County Sheriff Deputies are investigating a fatal single-car crash which occurred around 6:05 a.m.
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VIDEO: Residents mourn Charleston victims at Lansing Capitol
On Sunday, June 28, more than 50 residents of the Lansing-East Lansing area gathered on the steps of the State Capitol Building in remembrance of the racially-motivated massacre in Charleston, S.C.
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Student Housing Cooperative looking to expand
The Michigan State University Student Housing Cooperative is currently in the process of buying two new properties to create a new student housing co-op. Holly Jo Sparks, the executive director of the Student Housing Cooperative said they have signed an offer sheet and now will begin the process of getting approval of the City of East Lansing to turn the buildings into a new co-op that will house at least 17 people.
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A changing downtown and the fight against urban sprawl
Gerald Scott, a MSU alumnus who graduated in 1980, described himself as “one generation behind” as he still uses CD’s instead of downloading music.
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Regulations for companies like Uber needed but who should call the shots?
Uber has not been in East Lansing for even a full year yet, but the ride-sharing company has already left a big impression in the city.
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Powdered alcohol might be banned in Michigan before it ever arrives
While Palcohol’s powdered alcohol is not even out for sale yet in the United States, many states, including Michigan, are already attempting to ban commercial use of the product.
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East Lansing City Council might prohibit recreational use of roofs
At the work session on June 23, the East Lansing City Council set a date for action on an ordinance that would prohibit the use of roofs for recreational uses.
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Cab driver sentenced to 9 to 20 years for armed robbery of student passenger
Lansing resident and former iCab taxi driver Brandon McLittle has been sentenced to no less than 108 months and no more than 240 months in prison, the Ingham County Circuit Court ruled Wednesday morning. McLittle previously plead guilty to armed robbery on May 27 of three counts for the role he played in the Dec.
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UPDATE: Motorcyclist likely at fault in Saturday morning crash
The driver in thefatal motorcycle accidentat Durand Street and Albert Avenue Saturday morning in East Lansing, is likely to be at fault, East Lansing police Lt. Steve Gonzalez said.
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ELPD investigating trend of stolen mopeds
The East Lansing Detective Bureau is investigating a string of stolen mopeds, East Lansing police Lt.
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E.L. will implement new curbside recycling this fall
East Lansing has received a $125,000 grant from The Recycling Partnership to assist with a new curbside recycling system later this year. As a result of the the grant and matching funds from the city, new 96-gallon carts will be rolled out to East Lansing residents at no cost by early to mid-October.
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VIDEO: Summer Solstice Jazz Festival celebrates 19 years of music and art
The 19th annual Summer Solstice Jazz Festival on June 19-20 featured musicians from all over the world and provided pivotal experience to youth jazz players. The festival was presented by the City of East Lansing, MSU College of Music and the Wharton Center for Performing Arts; with artistic direction from the director of Jazz Studies at MSU, Rodney Whitaker. “My favorite part is really hearing everybody perform, that’s what this is all about,” said Whitaker.
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City Council introduces ordinance regulating downtown building height
A denser, more lively downtown East Lansing was the vision in the minds of council members and city officials alike when the council approved the introduction of ordinance number 1348 to the planning commission.