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Week in Review: July 3
These are the top stories for the week of July 3, brought to you by Statenews.com
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Trowbridge Road to close one lane starting next week
Begining the Monday after Independence Day Weekend, MSU Infrastructure Planning and Facilities will shut down one of the westbound lanes of Trowbridge Road at the intersection of Chestnut Road.
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Fireworks in East Lansing under strict regulation over holiday weekend
Those looking to discharge fireworks this Fourth of July should be cognizant of East Lansing's fireworks ordinances, East Lansing police Lt. Steve Gonzalez said. According to East Lansing city ordinance, fireworks may only be discharged on the day before, day of and day after a national holiday. And even on those days, fireworks may not be discharged between the hours of 1 a.m. and 8 a.m. Violation of this ordinance may result in a $500 fine.
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Developers working on applications to track CATA buses in real-time
Developers are underway on real-time CATA bussing applications. CATA released public data for developers in March and at least 12 individuals have since signed a contract to receive the GTFS-RT feed, said CATA director of marketing Laurie Robison.
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Monday morning car crash victims identified, investigation ongoing
Names have been released in the investigation into a fatal single-car crash which took place around 6:05 a.m. Monday on eastbound I-96 at the northbound US127 exit, where a vehicle left the road and struck a tree.
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Moe's Southwest Grill on Grand River Ave. closes
Another popular East Lansing restaurant is closing its doors for good. This time it’s Moe’s Southwest Grill located at 551 E. Grand River Ave. The building will be repurposed to a Jersey Mike’s Subs shop.
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MSU senior spreading awareness for homeless veterans through Miss World America competition
After being named Miss Michigan World communications senior Cristi Fisher is aiming to become the next Miss World America. According to the website the competition features: Delegates consisting of representatives from the 48 contiguous states, Alaska, Hawaii, the District of Columbia and the U.S.
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Northbound US-127 exit to Trowbridge reopened after semi-truck accident
The northbound US-127 exit to Trowbridge Road is reopened after officials closed it because of an accident involving a semi-truck, according to an Ingham County advisory.
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Ingham County Deputies investigating fatal crash near campus Monday morning
Ingham County Sheriff Deputies are investigating a fatal single-car crash which occurred around 6:05 a.m.
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VIDEO: Residents mourn Charleston victims at Lansing Capitol
On Sunday, June 28, more than 50 residents of the Lansing-East Lansing area gathered on the steps of the State Capitol Building in remembrance of the racially-motivated massacre in Charleston, S.C.
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Student Housing Cooperative looking to expand
The Michigan State University Student Housing Cooperative is currently in the process of buying two new properties to create a new student housing co-op. Holly Jo Sparks, the executive director of the Student Housing Cooperative said they have signed an offer sheet and now will begin the process of getting approval of the City of East Lansing to turn the buildings into a new co-op that will house at least 17 people.
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Abbot Road construction scheduled to end in August
Construction on Abbot Road, between Burcham Drive and Saginaw Street, began Sunday, June 28 and is scheduled to finish mid August.
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Ingham County Clerk extends hours following marriage equality ruling
Earlier today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a historic ruling which allows same-sex couples to marry and ensured equal respect for their marriages across America. Ingham County Clerk Barb Byrum issued a statement extending the office's hours today to implement marriage equality, adding that she will keep the office open until the last person is served.
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A changing downtown and the fight against urban sprawl
Gerald Scott, a MSU alumnus who graduated in 1980, described himself as “one generation behind” as he still uses CD’s instead of downloading music.
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Tobacco-free policy more educational than punitive
With the Board of Trustees decision last week to institute a new tobacco-free policy at MSU, a few aspects of the policy have yet to be ironed out before it is eventually implemented August of 2016. However, MSU spokesperson Jason Cody said the policy will be geared toward education rather than be punitive in nature.
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Regulations for companies like Uber needed but who should call the shots?
Uber has not been in East Lansing for even a full year yet, but the ride-sharing company has already left a big impression in the city.
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Powdered alcohol might be banned in Michigan before it ever arrives
While Palcohol’s powdered alcohol is not even out for sale yet in the United States, many states, including Michigan, are already attempting to ban commercial use of the product.
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East Lansing City Council might prohibit recreational use of roofs
At the work session on June 23, the East Lansing City Council set a date for action on an ordinance that would prohibit the use of roofs for recreational uses.
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Black Student Alliance encourages student solidarity after Charleston massacre
On the night of June 17, nine people were shot and killed at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, S.C., according to NBC News.