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Polling locations for Nov. 3 election
As election day approaches, voters should be aware of recent changes in the polling locations.
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Your guide to the 2015 East Lansing City Council candidates
East Lansing City Council elections will take place Nov. 3 with three seats up for vote. There are six candidates and only one incumbent running.
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Michigan officially bans powdered alcohol
Since the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) approved the distribution and sale of powdered alcohol — or Palcohol — in March of this year, state officials have been moving fast to ban production across the country.
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Board of Water and Light announces first of two new solar projects in East Lansing and Lansing
It seemed fitting to have the sun shining Tuesday afternoon as John Kinch, executive director of Michigan Energy Options, took to the podium behind the old Burcham Landfill at Burcham Park. “Do you know the odds of it being sunny this time of year?” Kinch said.
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Update: Uncle John's Cider Mill resumes sales
After a "random, routine" sampling by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, it has been discovered that as much as 12,000 gallons of cider from Uncle John's Cider Mill may be contaminated with with Shiga-toxin producing E. Coli.
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Current East Lansing City Council members give their endorsements
East Lansing City Council elections will take place Nov. 3 with three seats up for vote. There are six candidates and only one incumbent running.
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East Lansing Photo Contest winners announced
The East Lansing Photo Contest winners have been announced.
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Community aspect emphasized in East Lansing's post-game cleanups
As MSU students hype up to enjoy a home football game, thousands of alumni, relatives, and assorted fans flock to campus to cheer on the Spartans as well.
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MSU Greek Community to host Safe Halloween
Each year the MSU Greek community hosts their Safe Halloween event to give children and families something to do for the holiday celebrations.
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Newest East Lansing recycling plan has perks, but a few issues remain
The city of East Lansing rolled out its new recycling program in early October, but left behind more than 12,000 residents — including a number of student residents.
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New website function allows people with warrants in East Lansing to resolve them online
For individuals in with outstanding warrants for a failure to pay fines or traffic tickets, East Lansing's 54B District Court added a function which would allow an individual to resolve that issue online instead of before a judge.
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Takeaways from the second East Lansing City Council debate
East Lansing City Council elections will take place Nov. 3 with three seats up for vote. There are six candidates and only one incumbent running.
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City council approves request for new public park in downtown East Lansing
East Lansing City Council approved a formal request to Michigan Department of Natural Resources to convert the Bailey Community Center from public use to limited private use as well as designation of the northeast corner of Albert Avenue and Abbot Road as a public park at its special council city council meeting inside the Hannah Community Center on Oct.
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Jersey Mike's Subs to open on Wednesday
Jersey Mike's Subs will be opening Wednesday at 10 a.m. at 551 E Grand River Ave., the former site of Moe's Southwest Grill.
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Legal officials advocate for better treatment of veterans in penal system
Would incarceration be the best way to reform veterans with psychological issues faced after returning from the line of duty?
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ELPD warn of Direct Energy's aggressive solicitors
Representatives from the company Direct Energy have been aggressively attempting to solicit customers door-to-door, and the East Lansing Police Department sent out an alert on Thursday reminding residents they are not licensed by the city.
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Michigan House bill would give amnesty for prescription drug emergencies
A Michigan House of Representatives bill that would protect those under the age of 21 from prosecution for possessing prescription drugs, if they are seeking medical assistance for themselves or someone else facing a medical emergency because of prescription drug use was unanimously passed by the House on Oct. 14.
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Storify: Cedar Village celebrations following MSU football victory over Michigan
After MSU's last second victory over U-M Saturday night, Cedar Village, a sight of many post-game celebrations erupted in cheers. From MSU's fight song, profanity-laden chants against U-M and Jim Harbaugh, a couch fire and the return of the bagels, Cedar Village was laden in a celebratory atmosphere. MSU police and the East Lansing Police Department stayed off to the sidelines until the end, when the crowd started throwing bagels in the middle of the road, quickly dispersing the group. Look below for a Storify of some of Cedar Village's best moments Saturday night.
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1,500 East Lansing residents without power
There are currently 1,500 East Lansing residents without power.
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A rivalry week competition raising money to test backlogged rape kits
MSU alumna Jemele Hill and University of Michigan alumna Kym Worthy are taking the rivalry between these two schools to a new level, and putting it to good use.