Appeals seats decided, circuit in limbo

Hosting celebrations at restaurants and homes all throughout the Lansing area, the 10 candidates for three judgeships awaited results from Tuesday’s primaries. While attorney James Cavanagh and Michigan Senator Bill Schuette were the clear winners with 97 percent of the 1,628 precincts reporting for the 4th District Court of Appeals primaries, contest for two benches on the 30th Ingham County Circuit Court were much closer.

Voters pass up polls for pools, pubs

In November 2000, an 18-year-old East Lansing native drove some 700 miles from her North Carolina college to vote in the presidential election.

Vote leaves pipeline plan unclear

A pipeline company will soon be headed to court or back to the drawing board now that the Lansing City Council has denied the company’s plans to build within city limits. The council voted 7-1 Monday against Wolverine Pipe Line’s request for consent to build about 5 miles of its proposed 26-mile gasoline pipeline in Lansing, and now company executives are weighing their options. The decision leaves Wolverine to either find another route, take the city to court or ignore the council’s decision. Wolverine spokesman Tom Shields has said the company might not need the consent of municipalities because the current plan calls for the pipeline to be laid within the Interstate 96 right-of-way, which is owned by the state. Wolverine officials say company executives want to work within state laws. “I don’t think I necessarily feel as strongly about it as Tom does,” said Paul O’Konski, head of Wolverine’s law department.

Lugnuts fail to sweep Bees, held to four hits in 5-0 loss

Lansing - The Lugnuts failed to sweep Burlington on Tuesday, falling to the Bees 5-0 at Oldsmobile Park.Lansing (28-18 second half, 65-50 overall) ended the home series with a 3-1 record against Burlington (21-23, 54-59).In the first, second, sixth, seventh and eighth innings the Lugnuts failed to reach base, managing only four hits for the game.Lugnuts manager Julio Garcia said his team struggled against Burlington right hander Chris Tierney.Tierney froze the Lansing bats and improved his record to 7-12 with the win.

No place to go

It is disappointing to see the hip-hop theme night at Old Town’s Spiral Video Dance Bar end because of the ludicrous lack of judgment of a single person that early Thursday morning.

Gambling man, Miller refuses to reveal hand

If Hollywood ever makes a sequel to the gambling flick “Rounders,” I would vote for Ryan Miller to replace Matt Damon as the lead actor. First of all, having someone with Miller’s wiry stature succeed on the big screen would give hopes of stardom to all skinny kids - like me, Mike Chappell and Grover from “Sesame Street.” But I digress. On a more “serious” note, I’d endorse Miller for the role because he’s got a great poker face.

Time to let go of hopes for better things, let apathetic do as they please

Everyone has that certain roommate. The one who doesn’t clean the bathroom, ever. The one who eats your food and drinks your beer.

Granholm edges Blanchard, Bonior

Detroit - Although Attorney General Jennifer Granholm isn’t the first woman to be a gubernatorial hopeful, the 43-year-old now has the best chance of any female candidate to run the state. Early results and exit polls showed Granholm leading her two Democratic competitors in Tuesday’s primary.

Voters in favor of proposals on ballot

Two ballot proposals concerning the pocketbooks of Michigan government were passed by voters Tuesday. Michigan voters showed their concern for controlling the salary increases of their elected officials with Proposal 1, which requires the Legislature approve salary increases for elected officials by a majority vote.

Bernero advances in Dem primary to take on DeWeese

State Rep. Virg Bernero topped out former state Rep. Lingg Brewer for the Democratic nod in the 23rd District state Senate race. With all 135 precincts reporting, Bernero boasted 58 percent of the votes while Brewer grabbed 42 percent.

First practice kicks off season

The fall semester doesn’t begin until Aug. 26, but first-year players for the MSU football team already have plenty of homework.“That’s a pretty big playbook.

Unopposed enjoy stress-free primary

Seven candidates did not have to worry about the grind and stress of elections Tuesday - because they had no opposition. But they also did not have much support at the polls, either.

Police briefs 08/07/02

ONLINE UPDATE: Granholm, Posthumus lead in exit polling

Early exit polls Tuesday had all the predictions for the primary election coming true, except possibly the expectation for a low voter turnout.“It looks as though it may be higher than usual,” said Steve Mitchell, head of the polling firm Mitchell Research and Communication.

ONLINE UPDATE: Unofficial selected 2002 primary election results

For continuing updates on the 2002 primary, check back with www.statenews.com. Michigan governor Democratic Party With 4,925 of 6,116 precincts reporting in the Democratic gubernatorial race, here are the unofficial primary vote totals: James Blanchard: 204,156; 17 percent David Bonior: 247,583; 21 percent Jennifer Granholm: 737,012; 62 percent Republican Party With 4,923 of 6,116 precincts reporting in the GOP gubernatorial race, here are the unofficial primary vote totals: Dick Posthumus: 407,737; 82 percent John “Joe” Schwarz: 90,187; 18 percent 23rd District state Senate Democratic Party With 135 of 135 precincts reporting in the 23rd District state Senate race, here are the unofficial primary vote totals: Virg Bernero: 16,585; 58 percent Lingg Brewer: 11,782; 42 percent 4th District Michigan Court of Appeals With 1,570 of 1,628 precincts reporting in the 4th District state Court of Appeals District race, here are the unofficial primary vote totals (Top two move to the November election): Thomas E.

Talking heads on television lousy substitute for actual information

As a dope-fiend for information, I often find my eyes bleeding and my ears aching while desperately seeking grains of worthwhile information from all of the cable news channels.

Domestic Problems rock Kalamazoo crowd

Kalamazoo - There seems to be some confusion as to who or what Domestic Problems is. When I told a co-worker I was going to see Domestic Problems in Kalamazoo, she thought I was going to Kalamazoo to do a story on spousal abuse.

Runner competes to honor mothers battle

Adam Coughlin wanted to put his athletic abilities to good use.Now the kinesiolgy doctoral student is spending his summer swimming, cycling and running to honor his mother, who overcame breast cancer two years ago.Coughlin set a goal to complete one marathon and seven triathlons by summer’s end and he is only one triathlon away.

Safety nets expected to return

Rink manager Tom Campbell said it’s “99 percent certain” that MSU will reinstate safety nets behind both goals at Munn Ice Arena this year - one season after the university removed the safeguards.The move is largely in response to an NHL initiative to put safety nets in every member arena following the death of 13-year-old Brittanie Cecil at a Columbus Blue Jackets game in March.

No. 18 Spartans ready to practice

The MSU football team is ranked No. 18 in the ESPN/USA Today Coaches Preseason Poll released Thursday.