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Video story: Lansing science program extends education through summer

Michael Kransz
July 1, 2013

When school is out and summer hits, some kids drop their books and run to the television, while some turn to science. The latter study at Summer L.A.B.S. “Summer L.A.B.S. is a program that we run every summer here at Impression 5 Science Center, and (it’s) learning about basic science,” Toni Daymon, operations coordinator at Impression 5 Science Center, said. “We take a bunch of different kids here and we teach them different topics dealing with science. We may be talking about recycling or we may be talking about rocks, and the next day it could all be about chemistry.”

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Famous Dave's opens up new restaurant in Lansing area

Tyler Beck
July 1, 2013

There are places to eat, and then there are places to dine. Famous Dave’s in Holt, Mich., is looking to be the latter. Famous Dave’s opened its Lansing area location on Monday morning, at 2457 N. Cedar St. The location is the ninth in Michigan and the first in the Lansing area.

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Max’s Race raises money for hurting families

Michael Kransz
June 30, 2013

The ninth annual Max’s Race was held Saturday outside the MSU Auditorium for the benefit of children and families dealing with illness. The 5k race collected an estimated $8,500 for the Maxwell C. Matthews Foundation, adding to the $121,500 already collected, according to Natalie Matthews. “It makes me feel empowered that there’s nothing we can’t do to help kids and families in Sparrow,” she said.

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Tips to avoid being caught in phishing scams

Holly Baranowski
June 27, 2013

If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Or at least when it comes to phishing, an online scam that involves the use of emails appearing to be from a trusted source. These scams range anywhere from job offers that are a little too convenient to a free iPad, and students can be easy targets for these scammers.

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State Reps. announces Freedom To Marry legislative package

RJ Wolcott
June 24, 2013

As the Supreme Court gears up to announce its decisions on two key cases involving marriage equality, the legality of the Defense of Marriage Act and the fate of Proposition 8 in California, several members of the Michigan House of Representatives stood outside the Capitol in Lansing today to discuss their plans to make Michigan an accepting place for LGBT Michiganians.

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ELPD arrest man for embezzling from local elementary school

Holly Baranowski
June 24, 2013

On Friday, 47-year-old East Lansing resident Robert Miller was charged with one felony count of embezzlement from the Pinecrest Elementary Parent Teacher Council, or PTC. At the time, Miller was treasurer on the council and upon investigation was found to have embezzled more than $7,700 over the past year, according to East Lansing Police Department, or ELPD, Lt. Scott Wriggelsworth.

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Lansing Beer Week events promote Michigan beer

Anya Rath
June 24, 2013

This week, thirsty beer lovers will have a new reason to raise their overflowing glasses. It’s time to celebrate Michigan beer with the second annual Lansing Beer Week that began Friday and concludes on June 29. Paul Starr, the co-creator of Lansing Beer Week, or LBW, said the week is essentially based around different events promoting Michigan beer at various locations throughout Lansing. “(They’re) fun, unique events to get people out and go to places they’ve never been before,” Starr said.

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Building’s new tenant receives mixed reactions from residents

Derek Kim
June 23, 2013

The vacant 35,000 square-foot space of the former Barnes & Noble is making a comeback, and East Lansing Mayor Diane Goddeeris is thrilled. “The new office space will create news jobs for our region, bring additional people to our downtown and use that beautiful building in a way that we all wanted,” Goddeeris said.

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Scrapfest promotes art, recycling in Old Town

Michael Kransz
June 23, 2013

Give 12 teams two weeks and 500 pounds of scrap metal and they’ll give you works of art. Art sculptures were displayed, judged and sold in a live auction this weekend during the Fifth Annual Scrapfest Competition in Lansing’s Old Town.