James McGaugh was proudly dressed for Veterans Day on Wednesday night, though his uniform — a brightly striped sweater, a pair of Wrangler jeans and the nicest pair of socks he said he’s ever owned — was not what might come to mind for a former Marine of the Vietnam War era.
Students and recent graduates might have more of a reason to stay in the Lansing area if a comprehensive plan introduced Wednesday is successful.
To promote the hiring of veterans, Gov. Jennifer Granholm declared November “Hire a Veteran Month” in Michigan.
The East Lansing Film Festival 48/5 Film Contest wrapped up Monday night after the films were screened for the public in Wells Hall.
Fires could be reduced by a new cigarette law that will take effect Jan. 1.
Local music lovers can head to (SCENE) Metrospace, 110 Charles St., on Nov. 19 for an evening of music and an album release party for Lansing native singer/songwriter Sam Corbin.
Community members can “take a stand against hunger” by participating in the Greater Lansing Food Bank’s 27th annual envelope drive.
Students and area residents have been given a brief respite from the coming winter during the past few days because late-summer-like temperatures.
If we can educate kids … they’ll become better consumers as adults,” said advertising senior and NuUnion Credit Union marketing intern Blake Woods at NuUnion Money Super Saturday at Impression 5 Science Center, 200 Museum Drive, in Lansing.
When Novi resident Joe Montgomery took his children to the MSU Museum on Sunday, he didn’t know they would be honoring the dead by making decorations with colored frosting and beads.
Students might have a harder time securing financial aid and state scholarships after this year’s state budget cuts, but experts fear next year could be even worse.
The city of East Lansing Arts Commission currently is accepting proposals from artists interested in creating a commissioned work of public art honoring the former Councilmember Mary P. Sharp.
College students interested in a career in information technology will have a chance to explore local companies, unique housing and entertainment options in the Lansing area this weekend.
After years of decreased funding, East Lansing police said they have almost nothing left to eliminate, but state budget cuts mean the department will lose four positions by next June.
Despite Michigan’s troubled economic environment, Enliven Software became the first tech startup to emerge from East Lansing’s Technology Innovation Center (TIC).
Michigan’s next governor could be able to “hit the ground running” in tackling the state’s issues with the assistance of the new blog developed in part by MSU professors.
The ensemble “Trio con Brio” will be playing in concert as part of the Lansing Symphony Chamber Series at 3 p.m. Nov. 15 at Plymouth Congregational Church, 2001 Grand River Ave., in Lansing.
The Lansing Board of Water and Light received the Regional Growth Award from the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce. The award was given to the board because of its leadership in various energy projects, such as constructing and operating Michigan’s largest solar array and being the first utility in the state to adopt a renewable portfolio standard, which is a regulation requiring the increased production of energy from renewable energy sources. It is one of seven companies and organizations receiving the Regional Growth Award from the Chamber of Commerce.
Tuesday’s election turnout of 8.74 percent might seem low at first glance, but compared to East Lansing’s last odd-year election, it was an increase.
Shortly after state Sen. Gretchen Whitmer, D-East Lansing, proposed legislation to cut legislators’ pay when they slash education funding, the Democratic senator announced she would donate her monthly legislative stipend to the East Lansing Education Foundation, or ELEF.