MICHIGAN
Food drive to be held in Lansing
The Downtown Lansing Food Fight Against Hunger is scheduled to take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday.
MICHIGAN
Officials not worried about bar crowd
While many bars are gearing up for large crowds tonight, several East Lansing bars have said they aren’t anticipating many students to stay in the area for what has been called the biggest bar night of the year.
MICHIGAN
Above-average temperatures to end soon
East Lansing’s recent string of 50-degree weather might come to an end this weekend as students travel home for Thanksgiving, said Dave Young, chief meteorologist at WLNS-TV.
MICHIGAN
Council to discuss taxicabs, Sec. of State consolidation
East Lansing City Council members are expected to discuss several topics at their Tuesday work session, including the location of taxicabs in the city, a resolution about the proposed closing of the downtown East Lansing Secretary of State branch office and the CATA/Michigan Avenue project.
MICHIGAN
Mich. rate of recycling decreases
Despite lower statewide recycling rates, East Lansing and MSU officials said the decrease does not reflect a lower number of active participants in the Lansing area.
MICHIGAN
Mich. Legislature working on reducing overdraft fees
Black Friday might be a little brighter during future holiday shopping seasons if legislation to protect consumers from excessive overdraft fees makes it through the Michigan Legislature.
MICHIGAN
Cougar sighting reported in Mich.'s U.P.
Students who head up north for the holidays might see more than just deer and squirrels in the trees of the Upper Peninsula.
MICHIGAN
Mich. Legislature working on reducing overdraft fees
Black Friday might be a little brighter during future holiday shopping seasons if legislation to protect consumers from excessive overdraft fees makes it through the Michigan Legislature.
MICHIGAN
Holiday coat drive to be held Dec. 5
The Community Relations Coalition will host a holiday coat drive from 6-8 p.m. Dec. 5 in the Lincoln Room of the Kellogg Center.
MICHIGAN
25th annual Silver Bells enjoys record numbers
Downtown Lansing was illuminated with a holiday glow Friday as the streets were filled with light-covered trees, businesses and horse-drawn carriages. About 150,000 students and area residents gathered at the 25th annual Silver Bells in the City tree-lighting event to kick off the holiday season.
MICHIGAN
Children's theatre receives 3 grants
The All-of-Us Express Children’s Theatre received three grants to support children’s theater and a winter production of “How Reading Came Back to Nowhere” at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road.
MICHIGAN
E.L. Secretary of State to merge with Lansing branch
MSU students and East Lansing residents might have to trek to the Frandor Shopping Center to renew their driver’s licenses in upcoming years.
MICHIGAN
2 Mich. officers on leave after Taser incidents; E.L. on watch
In the midst of two Taser-related officer suspensions within the past week in Michigan, East Lansing police Chief Tom Wibert said the city’s department has had no issues involving Tasers.
MICHIGAN
Michigan State Police troopers return to posts
Fifty-five of the 100 Michigan State Police troopers laid off in June have returned to their jobs with support from state budget funding.
MICHIGAN
State aims to revive struggling cities
Gov. Jennifer Granholm announced Wednesday the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, or MEDC, is helping 10 Michigan companies and backing two brownfield redevelopment projects that are expected to create 2,245 jobs and retain 11,254 jobs.
MICHIGAN
Sing Along with Choral Society
The MSU Choral Society is sponsoring a Sing-Along Messiah performance at 7 p.m. Dec. 13 at Edgewood United Church, 469 N. Hagadorn Road.
MICHIGAN
Give handmade gifts from holiday market
The Lansing Art Gallery Holiday Art Market will feature the work of more than 100 artists. Featured art will include jewelry, sculpture, paintings, pottery, wearable art and handmade crafts.
MICHIGAN
Volunteers to pass out food baskets
The Old Town Commercial Association is providing for more than 100 families. Volunteers will help distribute food baskets from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 23 at the North Presbyterian Church, 108 W. Grand River Ave., in Lansing.
MICHIGAN
Extreme Entrepreneurship Tour guides aspiring business students
Michael Simmons was 16 when he started his first company. He started his Web development company, Princeton WebSolutions, in 1998. Since then, he’s won various awards, co-founded the Extreme Entrepreneurship Tour and written three books.
MICHIGAN
Text alert system to be launched in Lansing
Although the city of Lansing has announced plans to unveil a system that will alert residents of emergencies, road closings, sports cancellations and more, city officials said no similar system currently is planned for East Lansing.