Health on the menu
When Kris Young and state Sen. Samuel "Buzz" Thomas surveyed the choices for a quick, healthy lunch in downtown Lansing, they didn't find many options. The two men, both employed by the state at the time, co-founded Fresh Healthy Food, 111 S.
City completes sewer overflow project
The city of East Lansing celebrated the United Nations' World Environment Day on Monday by marking the completion of the Combined Sewer Overflow Control Program. The program, which cost about $30 million, will clean water that is collected from storms and sanitary sewage overflow, and place it in the Red Cedar River. Consisting of three phases, the program called for the construction of a 12-foot-wide tunnel running under Grand River and Michigan avenues, the development of a storm drain in the Wilmarth Drainage District and the creation of a 2.6 million gallon holding tank to receive water overflow. "East Lansing is a green city with a green and white university," East Lansing City Councilmember Mark Meadows said.
Preliminary hearings to be held Friday
• Two men arrested in connection with the alleged Feb. 23 Hubbard Hall assault are scheduled to appear for their preliminary examinations Friday at the 54-B District Court in East Lansing. A preliminary examination determines if there is enough evidence to proceed with a trial.
Yuille trial date postponed until July 10
The trial date for MSU student Brandon Yuille, who is accused of hacking into a Pennsylvania X-ray company's computer network to download copyrighted material, is postponed until July 10, according to First Assistant U.S.
Officials encourage students to vote
There's still time to influence who will run for Michigan's elected offices by registering to vote for the August 8 primary. The primary will narrow the field of people contending for a chance to run in the general election November 7.
Evidence implicates ex-MSU professor
A 72-year-old Okemos resident was arrested Monday morning and charged with the open murder of his wife — an offense that was committed 38 years ago. Recently collected evidence by the Ingham County Cold Case Task Force led officials to accuse Dr. Charles William Mercer Jr.
President Simon will meet with community
MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon will meet with East Lansing residents for a third time at 7 p.m. tonight at McDonald Middle School, 1601 Burcham Drive.
Dog parade scheduled to show off local pets
The "Parade of Paws" will begin at 10 a.m. on June 24 in the East Lansing High School parking lot.
Animal shelter holds monthly orientation
The Ingham County Animal Shelter will have its monthly volunteer orientation at 6 p.m. tonight at the shelter, 600 Curtis St.
Worthwhile worms
Thousands of worm eggs in a glass of a sports drink could provide relief from bowel disease symptoms, MSU and University of Iowa researchers say. Linda Mansifeld, a professor of microbiology, is leading a study on how whipworms can be used to treat inflammatory bowel disease. Whipworms are thread-thin parasite worms, about an inch long when full-grown, that burrow their heads into the walls of the large intestines.
E.L. to run summer art classes for children
Art classes for children ages 4 to 14 will be offered this summer at various locations throughout East Lansing.
FDA approves contraceptive
A new contraceptive pill that limits women to four periods a year was approved by the Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, in May. The pill, Seasonique, has seven low-dose estrogen hormone pills instead of having seven placebo pills, like other birth control pills, said Nicolle Stec, a health educator through the Center for Sexual Health Promotion at Olin Health Center.
Aquatic Center open for summer season
The East Lansing Family Aquatic Center is now open. Located at 6400 Abbott Road, the center offers a tube, drop and body slides, diving board, concessions, family changing rooms and sunbathing chairs.
Fuel bill to go before Congress
U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers is presenting a bill to Congress today that will help independent gas stations add facilities to support ethanol.
'It's a guy thing'
Donivan Wells decided to become a nurse for job security — something he has never had to worry about in the ten years of his career. With nurses in high demand, Wells, a certified nurse who works at Sparrow Hospital, 1215 E.
Suspect to undergo testing, trial delayed
Court proceedings for Michael Lee Castillo — charged with drunken driving and kidnapping MSU student Amanda Lynn Brandel — will be postponed to determine whether he is competent to stand trial. Castillo, a 32-year-old Lansing Community College East student, will undergo psychiatric testing June 15 to determine his competency and his state of mind when an East Lansing police stopped him on Jan.
Simon to speak for club's "Guest Day"
MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon will speak today at the East Lansing Kiwanis Club's first annual "Guest Day." Simon will speak at noon at the Union in the second floor banquet room.