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Nature plaza to replace Morrill Hall in fall

From the dust, smoke and rubble of Morrill Hall, a commemorative plaza arises. The plaza outlines where Morrill Hall once stood with lines of shade trees, flowering shrubs and features a main walkway that aligns with the path of the old hallway, MSU Landscape Architect Deb Kinney said. The walkway juts out, covering where Morrill Hall’s front porch originally was, and contains brick and concrete design resembling the hall’s window motif.

MSU

MSU researchers dealing with difficult dog health decisions

The hardest decisions to make in life often involve those who are most dear to us, including animals. MSU researchers have developed a questionnaire aimed at finding common ground between the owner and the veterinarian for helping pet owners make those difficult decisions.

NEWS

Runaways discovered in Delhi Township

Delhi Township deputies of the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in Windmill Mobile Home Park last week after receiving reports of a 15-year-old female runaway being harbored by a 26-year-old man from Delhi Township.

MICHIGAN

Robbery suspect arraigned Friday

A suspect implicated in a string of unarmed robberies, which took place June 12 in downtown East Lansing, was arraigned in district court June 14, as the East Lansing Police Department continues the search for additional suspects. Charles Marice Allen, 19, of Lansing, was arrested after leading police on a chase into the capital, which ended when Allen and three additional suspects abandoned their vehicle and fled on foot.

MICHIGAN

Senate bill might change DNA sample rules

For individuals arrested on a felony offense, a recently introduced bill might change the rules when it comes to providing DNA samples. Michigan legislators are considering a Senate bill that would provide for an expansion of DNA samples to include those arrested for committing or attempting a felony offense, certain prisoners, convicted offenders and juvenile offenders.

MICHIGAN

Grand River Avenue construction wrapping up this weekend

Every lane of Grand River Avenue will be open by Monday at the latest, almost two months ahead of schedule, Michigan Department of Transportation, or MDOT, Project Engineer Greg Losch said.