Bob Tobey doesn’t feel in danger while he’s in the water. “I know my limitations,” said the volleyball camp counselor while swimming at IM Sports-West on Tuesday.
The newest member of Meridian Township Police Department comes straight from the Netherlands and listens to all her commands in Dutch.Full of energy and generous with her kisses, 2-year-old Asta is the new township police dog.Asta, a Belgian Malinois, was flown in after a dog trainer in the Netherlands recommended her to Brian Gregory, vice president of Northern Michigan K-9.After two months of training, Asta is worth about $10,000.
What can I say? If you’ve ever bought a Counting Crows album and enjoyed listening to its mellow blend of rock and folk, then you’ll undoubtedly love this one, too. When its first radio hit, “Mr. Jones,” constantly badgered airwaves across the nation in 1993, the band was bound to catch on quickly. Nine years later, the seven-member band has released its fifth album, “Hard Candy,” a sweet collection of 14 tasty tracks (one hidden) proving that singer Adam Duritz still longs to be Bob Dylan. Produced by Steve Lillywhite (U2, Dave Matthews Band), the Crows have done what few bands can do - stick with what they’ve always done and not follow the current trend of sellouts.
One of the four remaining survivors of the Titanic sinking of 1912 died in East Lansing on July 4 at the age of 98. Winnifred Quick Van Tongerloo was only 8-years-old when the Titanic went down on its maiden voyage after hitting an iceberg in the Atlantic Ocean.
The Responsible Hospitality Council’s efforts to curb binge drinking in East Lansing are likely well-intentioned, but sadly, they are quite misdirected. As a college town, East Lansing is populated by a large number of citizens who routinely enjoy consuming alcohol.
The ninth annual Ellen’s Race 5K Run and Walk is set for 9 a.m. July 28 at Pinecrest Elementary in East Lansing and will continue through area neighborhoods. The event began to celebrate the life of Ellen Osborn who died in 1993 when she was in the fourth grade and it now also emphasizes the importance of family, fun and fitness. Contestants can apply for $15 or $40 for a family of three or more before July 18.
MSU swimming head coach Jim Lutz announced the promotion of assistant swimming coach Matt Gianiodis to associate head coach.
Lansing - Residents near a busy shopping district on the city’s south side voiced their opposition Monday to Chris Baryames Jr.’s plans to lease his property to a commercial business at 4720 S.
The past weeks have shown the passionate efforts of individuals bent on honoring God and country by mentioning him in the Pledge of Allegiance.
State Sen. John “Joe” Schwarz enlisted the help of fellow military veteran U.S. Sen. John McCain to encourage voters to cast their votes for the Aug.
After the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, sales of American flags skyrocketed in what seemed to be a neverending surge of patriotism, but it seems patriotic interest only goes so far. Experts aren’t expecting people to exercise their right to vote as passionately as they’ve been flying the Stars and Stripes in recent months.
They flip, dip, turn and twist on rails, concrete or any surface they can get their hands on.And they do it on four wheels.They are the skateboarders of America - an increasingly popular sport that is taking over the East Lansing and Lansing areas.“I used to be a surfer, but since I’m stuck in Michigan, skateboarding is the next best thing,” MSU-Detroit College of Law junior Rich Decky said.
New downtown East Lansing businesses may have to fight harder to serve alcohol if the Responsible Hospitality Council’s recommendations on curbing binge drinking catch the policy-making interest of city officials. City officials plan to look at recommendations made by the council this month and could start using the report as a guideline for businesses hoping to get an alcohol license or expand on their properties.
Enjoying the breeze while relaxing was not a problem at Meridian Township’s live production of Sunsets with Shakespeare’s July 4th opening.
MSU senior golfer Eric Jorgensen walked away from the 102nd annual North and South Men’s Amateur golf tournament Friday with the tournament title. The tournament took place at Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina, the site of the 1999 U.S.
What really irks me about the annexation/land sharing situation between Bath Township and the city of East Lansing is not so much the flawed state law that allows such municipal bullying, but the greed of the city government, and its affiliates, the Melrose Apartments residents who initially started the whole thing.
After watching the beautifully talented Alicia Keys take that stage at the sold-out pavilion of DTE Energy Music Theatre on a neo-soul trip this weekend, it’s hard to forget hearing the first industry buzz about this five-time Grammy winner.Two years ago a representative of J Records’ marketing and promotion team told me Keys was going to be huge.
A note to college students: You are lazy and apathetic. That statement may sound mean and accusatory, but the numbers speak for themselves.
Being an MSU graduate, I am truly embarrassed by the letter to the editor written by Jake Harris, “Pledge fine as is, love it or leave it” (SN 7/3). “If they don’t like it, they can leave the country?” Wasn’t this country founded on religious freedom?