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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.

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PACE reacts ‘hot ‘n’ cold’ to residents’ sign

Tyler Beck

June 23, 2013

College is a time for growing up, new experiences and making memories. The tenants of 135 Burcham Drive are making the most of the opportunity with help from a celebrity pop star.

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Obama approval rating drops 17 points among people under 30

RJ Wolcott

June 23, 2013

With an approval rating hovering around 45 percent, President Barack Obama is facing tough questions from all sides, including those who’ve been some of the most resilient supporters: young adults.

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Police still looking for assault suspect

Holly Baranowski

June 23, 2013

The East Lansing Police Department, or ELPD, still is searching for the suspect involved in a string of sexual assaults that have taken place throughout the past few months.

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Downtown East Lansing statue stolen Thursday morning

Holly Baranowski

June 21, 2013

Thursday morning, the Laura sculpture located in the Children’s Sculpture Garden at Downtown East Lansing’s Fountain Square was stolen. The 100 pound bronze sculpture was valued at more than $50,000, according to East Lansing Police Department, or ELPD, Captain Jeff Murphy.

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McCowan denied bond after stabbing MSU student Andrew Singler

Holly Baranowski

June 20, 2013

Nineteen-year-old Okemos resident, Connor McCowan, was denied bond in court on Tuesday after being accused of stabbing 23-year-old MSU student, Andrew Singler, to death. The bond was set at $100,000, according to McCowan’s attorney Chris Bergstrom.

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Jackson National Life officially filling Barnes & Noble vacancy

Derek Kim

June 19, 2013

Jackson National Life Insurance Company officially announced on Tuesday it will be moving into the former Barnes & Noble building, 333 E.

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Police officers give advice on how to deal with police imposters

Holly Baranowski

June 19, 2013

With evolving technology and mass amounts of fraud, many people rely on police for protection from scams.

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Lansing charity hosts week to honor refugees

Anya Rath

June 19, 2013

The women, members of the Lansing Somali Bantu Organization, dressed in bright patterns with covered heads and, grin at any camera that points their way.

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Therapy dog plays active role in community

RJ Wolcott

June 19, 2013

When Judy Winter stumbled upon a malnourished Oreo-colored Australian Shepherd while volunteering at the Capital Area Humane Society in Lansing, she saw her dream puppy.

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Local area food products boast economic and health benefits

Soundarya Lakshmi

June 19, 2013

Eating locally grown food often has been attributed to good health and advancement of the local economy. The benefits of eating locally grown food to the human body are undeniable, but the possible implications on the local economy could be more than what meets the eye.

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Advocates want Medicaid money for higher education

Stoking the flames a little more in the higher ed funding debate could be one of the less oft discussed aspects of the Medicaid expansion, now being debated on the Senate floor.

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DTN extends redemption period for former City Center II property

Derek Kim

June 19, 2013

DTN Management Co. extended its redemption period with CADA Investment Group, LLC — the owner of 100 W. Grand River Ave. — last week, according to county documents.

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City council amends parking, paving ordinance unanimously

Derek Kim

June 18, 2013

Tuesday’s East Lansing City Council meeting featured hot button issues such as parking structure repairs and a presentation of financial reporting excellence.

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Lawmakers propose tax increase for better roads, no vote for now

Despite crumbling roads and grumbling advocates, lawmakers aren’t going to reach a deal on road funding before they set out for legislative summer break on June 27.

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Mixed thoughts toward combining police and fire departments

Holly Baranowski

June 18, 2013

Contrary to popular belief, the International Association of Fire Chiefs, or IAFC, has publicly acknowledged why it believes combining police and fire department resources is risky.

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Jackson National Life announces partnership with MSU, E.L., will repurpose former Barnes & Noble building

Derek Kim

June 18, 2013

Jackson National Life Insurance Company officially announced today it will revamp the former Barnes & Noble building, 333 E. Grand River Ave., for both full and part-time jobs and move into the location this fall.