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City employees take furlough days to help prevent job cuts

Abby Lubbers

September 9, 2009

East Lansing employees are volunteering to take a few days without pay to save the city money and avoid potential job cuts. “We wanted to do something that was symbolic, but more than symbolic,” East Lansing Deputy City Manager George Lahanas said. “Taking personal days to cut costs — if five people do it, we’d save a couple thousand dollars, but if a lot of people do it, it can be a lot of money.”

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Free gift cards to be offered to MSU students at Farmer's Market

Abby Lubbers

September 8, 2009

The first 75 students to show their college ID at the East Lansing Farmer’s Market on Sunday will get a $2 gift certificate to shop at the market.

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Lansing job expo set for Sept. 17

Abby Lubbers

September 8, 2009

Students and area job hunters will be able to interview with more than 45 employers at the Capital Area Michigan Works! Fall Job Expo 2009.

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New store brings sweet combination to E.L.

Emily Wilkins

September 8, 2009

When religious studies junior Sara Lone returned to MSU this fall, she returned as both a student and as the manager of a store she helped bring to downtown East Lansing.

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Students have place to go with business ideas

Emily Wilkins

September 7, 2009

MSU students will have an opportunity at working to turn their business ideas into reality this semester.

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Lansing celebrates work force

Emily Wilkins

September 7, 2009

Lansing area residents celebrated those who work for the city as part of its Sesquicentennial Celebration in Adado Riverfront Park this Saturday.

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E.L. City Council to decide on health care reform resolution

Kate Jacobson

September 7, 2009

The issue of national health care reform will be hitting closer to home at 7 p.m. during the East Lansing City Council’s work session at City Hall, 410 Abbot Road.

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Old Town embraces organic cornerstone

Kate Jacobson

September 7, 2009

Before Lansing resident Fran Russell would be allowed into a party, people would ask if she brought her nuts.

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E.L. police to increase patrols during MSU football game days

Brittany Shammas

September 3, 2009

The East Lansing Police Department hopes to decrease alcohol-related traffic accidents on football Saturdays by teaming with the Ingham Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition to increase road patrols on game days.

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New MSU apparel store to offer vintage look to athletic clothing

Marissa Cumbers

September 2, 2009

Green polos and white hoodies are abundant in East Lansing, but a new store on Grand River Avenue will attempt to combine Spartan spirit and fashion in a new way.

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Free screenings offered at health fair

Abby Lubbers

September 2, 2009

Health nuts from mid-Michigan will be invited to get free health screenings and learn about alternative health and wellness therapies Sept. 19 at the 7th annual Better Health Fair.

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Punk rope at Hannah Community Center

Marissa Cumbers

September 2, 2009

The East Lansing Department of Parks, Recreation and Arts will introduce a new workout craze to the city Wednesday, Sept. 9 with a free Punk Rope sampler class from 7-8 p.m. at the Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road.

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Mich. police to monitor drivers carefully during labor day weekend

Marissa Cumbers

September 2, 2009

Students planning to travel during Labor Day weekend should be especially alert while on the road. The Michigan State Police will be on strict patrol in an attempt to keep travelers safe.

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Moratorium placed on East Lansing cabs

Kate Jacobson

September 2, 2009

After problems with congestion, city officials are re-examining the need for taxi cabs in downtown East Lansing.

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E.L. accepting applications for city boards, commissions

Emily Wilkins

September 2, 2009

As MSU students are getting into the swing of a new semester on campus, they also can become acquainted with the city of East Lansing. The city is accepting applications for members to sit on several of East Lansing’s boards and commissions.

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Residents to walk Old Town sunday

Abby Lubbers

September 1, 2009

Walkers and bikers will be able to stomp past a number of Old Town Lansing’s attractions Sunday as part of a monthly walk through various parts of the city.

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E.L. photo contest accepting entries

Kate Jacobson

September 1, 2009

The East Lansing Community Photo Contest is wrapping up and taking last-minute submissions. The contest is taking community photos from both residents and students.

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E.L. Coney Island to open next Thursday

Marissa Cumbers

September 1, 2009

Coney dogs will make their debut in East Lansing on Sept. 10 with the opening of the National Coney Station at 565 E. Grand River Ave.

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2 men connected to recent E.L. break-ins, laptop thefts

Brittany Shammas

September 1, 2009

Two men have recently been tied to a series of break-ins and thefts that plagued East Lansing from June to August. They have been arrested for felony possession of stolen property by the East Lansing Police Department.

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Freshmen fill bus with goods for community

Krystle Wagner

September 1, 2009

Whether by helping out at the local soup kitchen or donating items for Purple Heart Pickup Service, Allison Altenberger has been volunteering since she was a little girl.