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City Council addresses concerns with St. Anne Lofts project

Jesse O'Brien

June 27, 2012

During its bi-weekly work session, East Lansing City Council discussed how to move forward in dealing with the unauthorized fifth floor being built as part of the St. Anne Lofts project. Infinity Companies, LLC originally was approved to build a four-floor mixed use building at 213 Ann St., but city officials recently noticed the developer had begun construction on a fifth floor without approval. When the discrepancy was brought to the developer’s attention, the city then received a request for approval of the fifth floor.

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Renewable Energy Coalition launches campaign to stop initiative

Zach Smith

June 26, 2012

The Clean Affordable Renewable Energy for Michigan Coalition met on the 22nd floor of the Boji Tower in downtown Lansing Friday morning, to launch a campaign to stop the 25 X 25 Ballot Initiative. According to the press release, “The ballot proposal would amend Michigan’s Constitution to require Michigan to produce 25 percent of its electricity from renewable sources such as wind, solar, hydro and biomass by 2025, regardless of the cost to electric customers.” Senator Mike Nofs, R-Battle Creek, said his office spent 16 hours reviewing the 2008 bill that currently is in effect and requires Michigan to produce 10 percent of its energy from renewable sources. “We looked at all the options available to Michigan and set up a plan,” Nofs said.

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E.L. seeks tenant for former Barnes and Noble

Jesse O'Brien

June 25, 2012

While East Lansing City Council prepares to discuss progress with City Center II later this week, officials also have worked to fill another vacant space along Grand River Avenue.

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Oscar Mayer Hotdoggers visit East Lansing

Isabella Shaya

June 24, 2012

After recently graduating from Ohio State University with a degree in political science, Theresa Brenner has no regrets about declining acceptance to law school in exchange for the opportunity to be an Oscar Mayer Hotdogger.

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Tony Lucca draws hundreds to Lansing festival

Zach Smith

June 24, 2012

Tony Lucca put on a show Friday night that got some audience members’ panties in a bunch — until they took them off and threw them at him. “(The event was) a tent full of drunkards (and) people having the time of their life for a night,” Lucca said with a smile.

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Many institutions see lowest amount of trust since 1973

Rachel Jackson

June 24, 2012

Trust in many U.S. institutions, including banks, organized religion and public schools, is at an all-time low, according to a Gallup poll released last week.

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Finger pickin' good

Adam Toolin

June 20, 2012

What started as just a few banjos in 1972 has turned into one of the most notable music shops in the Midwest.

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Ruling on Obama's health care expected

Rachel Jackson

June 20, 2012

By the end of the month, the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to have a ruling on the controversial and much-debated Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, signed into law by President Barack Obama in March 2010.

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Festival brings Lucca from "Voice" to Lansing

Zach Smith

June 20, 2012

For Michigan native and finalist of NBC’s hit show “The Voice,” Tony Lucca, coming home is just another way to say thank you to his supporters.

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What Up Dawg? submits food cart application

Jesse O'Brien

June 20, 2012

A local restaurant is looking to combat the reduced amount of business it has seen during the summer by expanding its catering service.

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Davenport University to open Lansing campus

Rebecca Ryan

June 20, 2012

Davenport University will set up a campus in downtown Lansing, according to an announcement released by Davenport University President Richard Pappas Wednesday.

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Council votes unanimously to extend City Attorney Yeadon's contract

Jesse O'Brien

June 20, 2012

East Lansing City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve an amendment to City Attorney Tom Yeadon’s contract which extends his term to Sept. 30. The extension is not for a full term, as council determined there had not been an adequate amount of time to fully evaluate Yeadon’s performance as city attorney.

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GM announces environmental milestone

Darcie Moran

June 19, 2012

General Motors Co. showed pride for its General Motors Lansing Customer Care and Aftersales facility, 4400 W.

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Red Cross ends strike

Darcie Moran

June 19, 2012

The American Red Cross strike in Michigan and Ohio came to an end Tuesday, according to the Office and Professional Employees International Union press release.

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Event encourages 'No Child Left Inside'

Zach Smith

June 19, 2012

For Alan Heavner, being outside on the front lawn of the Capitol is just as exciting as looking over the edge of the Grand Canyon.

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Crowd chants "Vagina" at Capitol rally

Rachel Jackson

June 18, 2012

Most days, thousands of people standing on the Capitol lawn shouting “vagina” would be an unusual encounter.

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Lansing police releases sketch of male sexual assault suspect

Kellie Rowe

June 18, 2012

After investigating a June 8 report that a man sexually assaulted a woman at Adado Riverfront Park, 300 N. Grand Ave., in Lansing, police have released a composite sketch of a chip-toothed man they believe to be responsible for the attack.

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Lansing School District program makes healthy meals available

Isabella Shaya

June 18, 2012

Four years ago, MC Rothhorn and his family were using programs such as the Summer Food Service Program for children to help get food on the table in the summer, so he knows the importance of providing food to community members in need.

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Red Cross unions struggle with contract agreements

Darcie Moran

June 18, 2012

Music played as a tent, lawn chairs and picketers took up the sidewalk in front of the American Red Cross Center, 1800 E. Grand River Ave., in Lansing, on Monday as a part of a workers strike.

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People come out for pride

Isabella Shaya

June 17, 2012

Even though Jamie Weage and Jennifer Willard cannot legally get married in the state of Michigan, hearing Reverend Kent Lederer, minister of Unity of Greater Lansing church say, “I now pronounce you life partners, you may kiss your partner,” strengthened their bond in a way no piece of paper can match.