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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.

MICHIGAN

E.L. gas station robber sentenced

Flint, Mich., resident Chrystal Atkins, one of the two women charged with robbing the Admiral gas station, 1120 E. Grand River Ave., last summer was given her sentencing yesterday morning at the Veterans Memorial Courthouse, 313 W. Kalamazoo St., in Lansing. She faced charges for robbery and spraying the station clerk with Mace.

MSU

Study shows small percentage of people wash hands properly

Be wary of what you touch — a recent MSU study published in the Journal of Environmental Health shows only 5 percent of people who use the bathroom wash their hands long enough to rid them of dirt and germs.

MSU

MSU Prof supports Africans

What started out as an effort to raise money for netting expanded to a full-fledged campaign to educate children throughout Kenya, undertaken by the Students Taking on Malaria and Poverty, otherwise known as STOMP.