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Rising Michigan gas prices affect everyday transportation decisions

MSU students, faculty and local business owners have taken notice to Michigan’s skyrocketing gas prices, which have driven East Lansing residents to rethink their travel and transportation decisions. Recent reports have slated Michigan as one of the most expensive states when it comes to gasoline prices, averaging $4.22 per gallon in the state, according to AAA’s daily gas report. Economics professor Charles Ballard said prices are higher in Michigan than most other states because it is far away from a lot of the refining capacity in the U.S.

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Grand River Ave. construction ahead of schedule

Grand River Avenue construction between Michigan Avenue and Bogue Street is a week ahead of schedule, according to a press release from the Michigan Department of Transportation, or MDOT. Traffic has been shifted to the newly paved eastbound side of the road.

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Mason Optimist Club hosts fishing derby

Prizes, sunshine, fish and smiling kids summed up the scene at the Mason Optimist Club’s annual Fishing Derby and Youth Sporting Event in Burchfield Park on Saturday.

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Local animal shelter holds Adopt-A-Fest

Volunteers, residents, canines and cats gathered behind the Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter for 30-straight hours trying to find the perfect match for animals and their potential owners Friday and Saturday at the eighth annual Adopt-A-Fest.

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E.L. looking to turn cracks into artwork

East Lansing’s Art Commission, or ELAC, met with the art selection panel Thursday to discuss the innovative new project called “East Lansing ‘Crack’ Art,” which looks to take advantage of sidewalk and wall cracks with new art aspects.

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Michigan Flyer might increase number of daily bus trips

MSU students and faculty might be looking at an increase in the frequency of the Michigan Flyer service as a result of a Federal Highway Administration grant.

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Wonderdog

On the corner of Capitol Avenue and Michigan Avenue, there is a man with tasty food and a big smile. Clint Tarver has been making hot dogs for more than 15 years in Lansing and has made a name for himself.