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City Council to discuss dog laws, location for sculpture

Pat Evans
May 24, 2010

A prominent new city sculpture and more extensive dog laws are on the agenda for Tuesday night’s East Lansing City Council work session. Project Pride will be making an artistic donation to the city and its potential location in the new plaza being constructed on the east side of the East Lansing Marriott at University Place. The City Council also will discuss the issue of dog laws after two loose dogs attacked and killed a neighbor’s pet dog, about a month ago.

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August weather arrives in May

Ashley Brown
May 24, 2010

Reaching a high of 83 degrees Monday, Michigan has rarely had weather this warm this early in the year. With a chance of storms on Thursday, the air might cool, promising a more comfortable weekend with temperatures ranging in the high 70s and lower 80s for an enjoyable holiday.

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Click It or Ticket campaign resumes

Aseel Machi
May 24, 2010

Police officers across Michigan are on the lookout for drivers not wearing seat belts as part of the Click It or Ticket campaign, which kicked off Monday in preparation for Memorial Day weekend. To keep motorists safe, police officers are increasing enforcement of state seat beat laws because Memorial Day is one of the state’s biggest travel days.

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Memorial raises disease awareness

Anthony Odoardi
May 23, 2010

Friends and family of Imade Asemota, an MSU alumnus who died from sickle cell anemia in 2009, hosted a memorial concert Friday to raise awareness and donations for a foundation that was created in her name. The Imade Asemota Foundation, which was founded by Asemota’s family, stressed how difficult it has been to recover from the loss of their loved one.

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Locals enjoy Middle Eastern cuisine

Aseel Machi
May 23, 2010

The annual Middle Eastern Food Festival occurred on Thursday and Friday in Lansing at the St. Joseph Melkite Greek Catholic Church. The event featured Middle Eastern specialties including homemade pastries and hosted raffles and church tours throughout the day.

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Political newcomer runs for congressional seat

Karen Confer
May 23, 2010

An African immigrant, MSU alumnus and newcomer to politics, Kande Ngalamulume has decided to run for U.S. Congress in the November 2010 election. Ngalamulume will oppose incumbent, Mike Rogers, R-Brighton. Rogers has defeated various opponents to be re-elected in the past four elections.

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Eatery approved for liquor license

Pat Evans
May 23, 2010

Longtime local Chinese restaurant Peking Express was approved to obtain a liquor license by the East Lansing City Council after debate on whether the dining room should close as soon as alcohol sales stop.

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Parents stress childhood education

Andrew Krietz
May 19, 2010

More than 3,000 parents, their children and childhood advocates flooded the Capitol lawn Wednesday for investment in early childhood programs. Organizers of the fourth annual Star Power 2010 met with state legislators to make their voices heard — an opportunity to inform and spur conversation of development programs at the local level.

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Lawn care fines take effect in E.L.

Pat Evans
May 19, 2010

As spring winds down and turns into summer, lawn care becomes a major factor in the appeal of local neighborhoods. Unsightly grass height — more than six inches — can turn into about an $85 fine for residents of the city of East Lansing.

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Unstable economy worries homeowners

Aseel Machi
May 19, 2010

Hosted by Ingham County Register of Deeds Curtis Hertel Jr., the homeowner meeting Tuesday discussed ways homeowners can avoid foreclosure and property fraud. Less money is being attributed to schools, community programs and police safety because property values are going down, causing taxes to go down as well.

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Malcolm X's beliefs incorporated into teaching

Anthony Odoardi
May 18, 2010

To celebrate the annual Malcolm X Week, Shabazz Public School Academy, 1028 West Barnes Ave., in Lansing, hosted a lecture by Gregory J. Reed, an attorney for Rosa Parks who also is the owner of the unpublished chapters of Alex Haley’s “An Autobiography of Malcolm X.” The school will become one of the first schools in the United States to use a curriculum based on chapters of Malcolm X’s autobiography.

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Mich. smoking ban elicits mixed local reactions

Aseel Machi
May 17, 2010

Michigan’s smoking ban, which went into effect May 1, has been met with approval from many East Lansing businesses, despite some problems implementing the policy and complaints from smokers, a state official said. The ban prohibits smoking in all public areas, including restaurants and bars, which includes outdoor spaces such as patios where food is served.

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Michigan State Police move in progress

Karen Confer
May 17, 2010

The Michigan State Police are continuing the move from their old headquarters on Harrison Road to a new facility in downtown Lansing, forcing MSU to delay discussions about the use of the building. The university cannot make decisions about the property until the police are entirely moved out in August.

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Community Kitchen calls for donations

Alanna Thiede
May 16, 2010

After serving the highest number of meals in its 113-year history, the Volunteers of America, or VOA Community Kitchen in Lansing might not be able to meet the increasing need, said Patrick Patterson, vice president of operations.