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EL board seeks to fill open position
The East Lansing Downtown Management Board is taking applications for an open board member position.
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EL co-sponsors light exchange program
The city of East Lansing and the Lansing Board of Water and Light are making it a bright idea to turn in old holiday lights for LED ones.
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State Sen. Clarke exits Gov. race
State Sen. Hansen Clarke, D-Detroit, has dropped out of the race for governor. Clarke announced his exit just two weeks after he filed papers for the race following Lt. Gov. John Cherry’s exit.
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Poll: Mich. taxpayers not opposed to paying more
Some Michigan residents are willing to shell out additional tax dollars to propel Michigan’s ailing economy, according to a poll released last week.
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Council hopes to attract students at meeting
The East Lansing City Council will travel to the Union for tonight’s 7:30 p.m. City Council meeting in an attempt to involve more students in the city’s operations.
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New E.L. auto shop breaks fresh ground
At 16 years old, Martin Washburne had no doubts about what he would be doing for a career. When he bought his first car from a reputable local mechanic shortly after his birthday, Washburne decided to test out his new purchase on the highway.
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Photography studio calls for entries
Perspective2, a photography studio located at 319 E. Grand River Ave., in Lansing, is seeking studio photo contest entrants.
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Nature center to host animal event
Fenner Nature Center, 2020 E. Mount Hope Ave., will hold An Animal Experience With Preuss Pets on Jan. 23.
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Seasonal flu appears later this year
Although much of the country has focused its attention during the previous year on combating and preventing the H1N1 influenza virus, it is this time of year when a common variant of the flu makes its appearance.
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Web voter registration debated
Students attending college away from their hometown might have a more convenient way to register to vote if a bill passed by the Michigan House of Representatives in December is approved by the Senate.
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Ingham County launches new alert system
In case of emergency, check your cell phone. Ingham County is offering an emergency alert system, called Nixle, which can alert anyone signed up for the service of community events or emergencies in the area via e-mail or cell phone.
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2009: ELPD utilizes warrant initiative to arrest offenders
More than 150 criminals with outstanding warrants were brought to justice by the East Lansing Police Department in 2009.
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New cig law splits opinions
Fires caused by cigarettes might be reduced with a new state law.
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Delivery man assaulted outside West Shaw Hall
A 23-year-old man was assaulted outside his car at West Shaw Hall on Tuesday night in what police said might have been an act of road rage.
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Calif. Prop 8 trial might affect Mich. laws
A trial to determine the constitutionality of California’s same-sex marriage ban began Monday and its repercussions could change marriage laws nationwide, experts said
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ELPD turn to 1940s design for new duds
A new year marks a new look for the East Lansing Police Department. Effective Jan. 1, officers with the department began sporting new uniforms, trading the usual light blue outfits for new dark blue slacks and shirts made from microfibers.
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Bhutanese refugees share their stories
In 2006, Business Week rated the country of Bhutan in southern Asia as the happiest country on the continent. But for Keshar Khatiwada it was anything but, as he and other endured torture and numerous hardships.
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Freeman exits race
Former state Rep. John Freeman announced his exit from Michigan’s 2010 race for governor Tuesday.
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Economy affects Brother's Grill
Brother’s Grill, 403 E. Grand River Ave., did not open for business Monday or Tuesday and it is not known when or if the restaurant will resume operation.
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Foreclosures bring interest in E.L. rental properties
The 500-block of Spartan Avenue, situated a block south of Burcham Drive and three streets west of Hagadorn Road, isn’t exactly prime real estate for MSU students making a move off-campus.