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Food bank to hold drive on Saturday
A food drive will be held on Saturday to benefit the Greater Lansing Food Bank, and nonperishable food items or monetary donations will be accepted.
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Safety fair educates, entertains E.L. families
Everything from carnival rides to car seat inspections were found Tuesday evening at East Lansing’s Patriarche Park, 1100 Alton Road. Local residents joined together for a family-friendly safety carnival in celebration of the 25th annual National Night Out.
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ELPD announces lower crime rates
East Lansing is at a 28-year low in part I crime rates, according to a statistical report released by the East Lansing Police Department Tuesday.
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Finding jobs in Mich. difficult for grads among rise in unemployment
As the national unemployment rate reached a four-year high this month, recent college graduates like Dana Hamer may find it more difficult to find a job.
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Dining in, cashing out
Grab a fork and, ever so slowly, slip it in a bag or coat pocket. Walk out like nothing happened. While it may be a rush to steal that fork, knife, salt shaker or condiment container, restaurant theft can be costly for establishment owners and managers.
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Ingham County projecting low turnout for Mich. primary
East Lansing voters will have the opportunity Tuesday to decide which candidates and issues will be on the November general election ballot, but local officials say most of them won’t show up at the primary polls.
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Obama to speak about energy in Lansing
Democratic party officials say presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., will unveil his national energy plan during his visit to Lansing at 11 a.m today.
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Local theater hosts open house
Despite a low turnout, organizers say Mid-Michigan Family Theatre’s open house Saturday was productive for those involved and offered volunteers an opportunity to continue preparation for the upcoming production of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” which begins next week.
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City weighs motorized scooter ban
As the Lansing City Council considers a ban on certain motorized scooter-like vehicles, East Lansing citizens are left to consider whether their city should take similar action.
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Merits of fish may override health concerns
The Michigan Department of Community Health released the 2008 Michigan Family Fish Consumption Guide on Thursday to educate people on safe fish consumption, but experts say the health benefits of moderate fish consumption outweigh the risks for most.
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The style of living
Flanked by two toddlers who are modeling dresses from her latest juniors fashion line, Lansing stylist and entrepreneur Ashley Medina meticulously stares down her biggest challenge of the day.
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Lawmakers pass bills to rejuvenate Mich. downtowns, attract young grads
A new batch of laws giving greater power to Downtown Development Authority boards is designed to strengthen and rejuvenate Michigan’s downtowns to make them more appealing to young professionals.
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Removing recyclables from bins illegal in E.L.
If East Lansing residents want to raise money by collecting recyclable bottles, they’ll have to look elsewhere than the city’s recycling bins.
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Wearing flip-flops may pose health risks to body
Available in every color, shape and design, flip-fops have long been a popular footwear choice for the summer season, but podiatrists are now saying this sandal type has several health risks, especially for students who walk, bike or skateboard around campus.
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Bills seek ban on leaving children alone in vehicles
State Rep. Mark Meadows, D-East Lansing, wants to add Michigan to the list of states that prohibit leaving a child unattended in a vehicle.
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Aquatic Center provides summer fun
Twelve-year-old East Lansing resident Zachary Trethewey said that participating in the sand castle contest was one of his favorite parts of Wednesday’s 8th annual Summer Splash at the East Lansing Family Aquatic Center.
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County fair offers family fun at low cost
Sue Michell, a Mason resident, explored the Ingham County Fair Tuesday afternoon, taking in all of the displays that ranged from antiques to farm animals to corn and soybeans.
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Bennigan's to stay in Mich. amid bankruptcy
Michigan’s 14 Bennigan’s Grill & Tavern restaurants, which are owned and operated by an independent franchise, plan to remain open, even though their parent company, Metromedia Restaurant Group, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
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Budget prevents ELPD from installing cameras
Lack of funding prevents possibilities for the East Lansing Police Department to place surveillance cameras around the city to help deter crime, an idea that has already been implemented in Lansing and is growing in Flint.
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Frisbee team to perform in E.L. park
The Flying Aces, a professional Frisbee team, will be performing as part of The City of East Lansing’s Play in the Park children’s entertainment series, 7 p.m. Tuesday, at the Valley Court Park in downtown East Lansing.