Pet show, parade will be held Saturday

The first Parade of Paws and Pet Show will begin Saturday at 10 a.m. at the East Lansing High School parking lot.

Zoo cavies' killers euthanized, 5 new rodents en route

The two dogs that killed three rare animals at Potter Park Zoo June 17 are dead after being found in the zoo again this week, said Ingham County Animal Control Director Jamie McAloon Lampman. The dogs first entered Potter Park Zoo last weekend and killed three Patagonian cavies.

Shop while you walk

Area stores are taking their business to the streets this weekend during the annual East Lansing Sidewalk Sales. Starting June 22 and running through Saturday, downtown businesses, in conjunction with the city of East Lansing, put on the sales hoping to draw more customers to the area. Matt Rouhan, manager of Silver Streak and Krazy Katz, 317 E.

Police arrest suspect in local stabbing case

A man was stabbed Wednesday night at College Park Apartments, 2722 E. Grand River Ave., according to neighbors in the complex. Meridian Township police Sgt.

Hubbard defendants to appear in court

Two men arrested in connection with the alleged Feb. 23 Hubbard Hall assault are scheduled to appear for their preliminary examinations Friday, according to one lawyer's assistant. A preliminary examination determines if there is enough evidence to go to trial. MSU student Albert Reginald Robinson and non-student Joel Ross Hamlar were arrested Feb.

MSU hosts 4-H exploration

MSU's campus began flooding with people Wednesday as more than 2,500 4-H members and chaperones lined up to sign in for the 36th annual 4-H Exploration Days youth development conference.

Police briefs 06/22/06

Linguistics group assembles at MSU

The nationwide summer meeting of the Linguistic Society of America is being held on campus beginning today and runs through June 25. About 70 graduate students and professional linguists are expected to attend the event, which kicks off at the Kellogg Center, society president Sally McConnell-Ginet said. The event will include more than 30 graduate students presenting their papers and attending panels on finding jobs, receiving grant money and getting published. "It's a chance to present your work to some people who are going to be your colleagues throughout your career," she said. McConnell-Ginet said the event is more intimate and less intimidating than two other events the society holds — its annual meeting in January and an institute held every two years.

Innovations: Economical engines

Name: Professor Harold Schock Department: Mechanical Engineering Location: MSU Automotive Research Experiment Station, 3361 Hulett Road in Okemos Type of research: Research to improve engines, making them more fuel-efficient and economical Date of research: The research, which is done for the U.S.

Vehicle etching reduces Mich. car thefts

A few drops of acid and two small colored stickers can make a car unattractive to auto thieves. That's why state police and the American Automobile Association of Michigan will be offering free Vehicle Identification Number, or VIN, etching services on Friday, from 10 a.m.

Packaging conference focuses on disabled

Ellen Weaver was delighted to receive a bouquet of 18 multi-colored roses for her birthday two weeks ago.

Police look into street art, propose solutions

For East Lansing police and city officials, the writing is on the walls of businesses and city property — both random and artistic graffiti. Since September 2005, East Lansing police have seen an influx of symbols, or "tags," cropping up in the downtown area on parking ramps, businesses, traffic signs and sidewalks. Although city and police officials said graffiti in East Lansing is not a large issue, they deal with it quickly when it happens and are looking for long-term solutions. East Lansing Detective Jeff Walsh, who is in charge of documenting graffiti cases, said the department is more concerned with spray-painted graffiti than small markings drawn in permanent marker. He said that in many instances, graffiti artists are marking places that aren't painted over quickly.

Fruitful festivals

Last weekend's Summer Solstice Jazz Festival didn't bring just good music to East Lansing, but better business and more people as well, city officials said. Even though the event was free of charge and it's difficult to establish how many people attended, Ami Van Antwerp, one of the coordinators of the event, said she estimated about 3,000 people showed up on Friday and Saturday. People at local businesses and restaurants said the event helped them.

Police briefs 06/21/06

MSU grads place in top 5 in Miss Michigan pageant

Donning a sparkling tiara and wearing rhinestone-covered jeans imprinted with the name of her hometown, 2006 MSU graduate Michelle Kimball became the third runner-up in the Miss Michigan Scholarship Program on Saturday. Kimball, a Grand Rapids native who graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering, is Miss Greater Grand Rapids, a title she won in August 2005 and once before in 2003. "I came across their Web site a few years back, and it was a scholarship pageant, so I thought I'd give it a shot," she said. The Miss Greater Grand Rapids Scholarship Program, which is associated with the Miss America Scholarship Program, gives scholarships to talented young women based on a personal interview, talent, physical fitness and evening gown, said Kathy Dood, producer of Miss Greater Grand Rapids. "The goal is to earn the right to go on to Miss Michigan and then on to Miss America," Dood said.

Police briefs 06/20/06

Simon to hold final community meeting

MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon will hold her final community meeting with the Avondale, Bailey and Brookfield neighborhood associations this week. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m.

Representing Youth

Walking through the suburban neighborhood of Troy, 20-year-old MSU student Eric Gregory passed out fliers Saturday on the issues and goals he wants to address if he is elected into the Michigan House of Representatives. As the Democratic candidate in the Aug.

E.L. to host sidewalk sales for businesses

The annual East Lansing Sidewalk Sales will begin Thursday. During the event, local businesses will open their doors and offer discount prices.

Study: Sites reinforce unhealthy behaviors

Learning how to stay healthy has become increasingly easy with the growth of the Internet — but according to a recent study, so has maintaining and hiding eating disorders.