In 2008, Beijing hosted the Summer Olympics for the world to see. The children at the Lil’ Olympians Sports Camp are too young to remember the games, but fast forward four years, and the Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road, is teaching children the Olympic basics.
The coming months will be crucial for the East Lansing Fire Department as city officials discuss a study conducted by Plante Moran concerning collaboration between the department and five other local municipalities.
Less than a year after his appointment by the Meridian Charter Township board of trustees, Thomas Maleck is resigning from his position on the Capital Area Transportation Authority, or CATA, board of directors and dealing with the controversy surrounding why.
Arrogance in the workplace can lead to problems, such as lack of productivity and an uncomfortable work environment.
Three-year-old Aubrey Howe was all smiles Tuesday morning as she let a Vietnamese Walking Stick sit on her hand at the Michigan 4-H Children’s Garden.
The 158th annual Ingham County Fair isn’t just a place to go when you’re having a craving for a corn dog or a ride on the Tilt-A-Whirl. For some, it’s a tradition that has been passed down through generations.
After dealing with personal struggles, Pang Lo discovered love and faith in the religion of Islam. And now in her observance of Ramadan, she has found the ability to thrive in it.
Republican candidate for the 69th district House of Representatives seat Susan McGillicuddy said she’s ready to move up.After serving as the Meridian Charter Township supervisor for 12 years, she wants to try her hand at state politics. The State News sat down with McGillicuddy to speak about her campaign.
With only about a month left before the fall semester, the Dairy Store already is busy at work getting ready for the next rush of students with a few new flavors being released in the next month.
Students wanting to learn about the American legal system and increase their chances of finding work can now take classes taught by MSU professors at MSU’s Dubai campus to receive a Master of Laws degree.
Ferris State University sophomore Ian Wenk waters plants at the Beal Botanical Garden on Monday, July 30, 2012. Wenk is working at the garden for the summer.
The 2012 Summer Olympics just started in London, but the Olympic flame is taking a while to spark in East Lansing bars. The bars haven’t experienced big crowds to watch the games just yet, but hope they will as the games progress.
With the primary election coming up next week on Aug. 7, the three Republican candidates and two Democratic candidates for the 69th district seat in the House of Representatives are in the last stretch to reach out to voters. The State News will profile each of the candidates this week, starting with Democrat Sam Singh.
John Michels bought his 1924 Dodge nearly 60 years ago so he could go fishing while at college; but this Saturday, his car was helping him catch more than fish — it helped him catch attention. The Lansing resident was one of more than 150 car enthusiasts who showed off their wheels at the 20th annual Car Capital Celebration at Adado Riverfront Park, 300 N. Grand Ave., this weekend.
In 2008, Bill Cleary lost his wife of 48 years, along with all social life, forcing him into a shell. With a push from his daughter, Cleary, 89, decided to attend the Senior Prom in 2009, a dance held for senior citizens, and he has not missed the event since.
Journalism senior Jesse Wiza said she spends a lot of her summer days listening to music in preparation for her show, “Sit Or Spin.”
When Susan Schmidt campaigns door to door, she is surprised by the connection she feels with the community. On Tuesday, the Democratic candidate for the 69th district House of Representatives seat spent about eight hours speaking with voters about their concerns, many of whom she visited before.
Anyone near the Michigan Supreme Court building Wednesday morning probably heard chanting by a large group rallying outside, but might be surprised by the topic of their protest.
MSU Bikes Service Center, formerly run through the Physical Plant, has joined the Surplus Store and Recycling Center. The Surplus Store and Recycling Center currently sells bikes from time to time, but it does not offer repairs or have as steady of a stream of merchandise as the MSU Bikes Service Center.
Lansing will turn into a display of the area’s antique, rare and collector cars when the 20th annual Car Capital Celebration kicks into gear this weekend. The family-friendly event will take place July 28 at Adado Riverfront Park, 300 N.