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Sign of the Times
With the average number of jobs per household in Michigan declining, Patrick Foth is doing his part to increase the average.
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H1N1 vaccination available this weekend
The H1N1 vaccination will be available from the Ingham County Health Department at the Hill Career Academy, 519 W. Kalamazoo St., in Lansing, on Thursday and Saturday.
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Meadows to hold local coffee hour
Students and residents who are concerned about the future of East Lansing, or who just are looking to chat with the city’s state representative, can join state Rep. Mark Meadows, D-East Lansing, on Nov. 13 at Sip ‘N Snack Sandwich Shop, 4690 Okemos Road, in Okemos.
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Trustee Perles to decide on governor bid by year's end
MSU Trustee George Perles said Monday he will decide by the end of the year whether he wants to make his candidacy for governor official.
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E.L. hosts second zombie walk
Pale, red-eyed zombies moaned and limped around East Lansing Saturday as the city played host to the undead. About 20 people gathered at 7:30 p.m. Saturday to participate in Replay Entertainment Exchange’s Zombie Walk before taking to the streets.
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New details arise in MSU instructor's kidnapping, criminal sexual conduct case
The case against an MSU instructor charged with kidnapping and first degree criminal sexual conduct will proceed to trial, a local judge decided after Friday’s pretrial examination Takashi Higuchi, an instructor and resident in the College of Veterinary Medicine, was arraigned Oct.
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Annual Safe Halloween successful
As ghouls, ghosts and monsters of all shapes and sizes spilled into the street Thursday, the MSU greek community welcomed them into their front yards — and inflatable moon bounces — for a little bit of trick-or-treating and some good old-fashioned fun.
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MSU Alum to help produce Oscars
An MSU alumnus is slated to coproduce the 82nd Academy Awards.
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City might fine renters for unraked leaves
As nature showcases its array of reds, yellows, oranges and browns, renters looking to avoid losing some of their hard-earned green should break out their leases and read the fine print.
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Voters might lean right in governor election
Negative perceptions about Michigan’s current state might sway voters toward a Republican candidate in the 2010 gubernatorial election, but young voters probably still will support a Democratic candidate, experts said.
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Gov. Granholm still reviewing state budget, could veto parts
With less than a week until Michigan’s 30-day budget extension expires, Gov. Jennifer Granholm still is reviewing six controversial budget bills the Senate sent her this month. Despite the holdup, Megan Brown, a spokeswoman for the governor, said Granholm will sign the bills and avoid a government shutdown.
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Holiday season provides temporary employment
This holiday season, MSU students and East Lansing residents can look forward to an increase in seasonal retail employment opportunities due to an economy slowly limping its way out of a recession.
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Zoo's design plan available to public
The future of Potter Park Zoo, 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave., in Lansing, now is available to be viewed by the public.
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Lansing to discuss nonmotorized plan
MSU students who prefer biking to driving can attend public meetings Nov. 4 and 5 in Lansing, where a walking-biking concept plan for the city of Lansing will be presented. Viewers will have the chance to comment on the plan.
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Holiday events to be held in E.L.
East Lansing residents can look forward to several opportunities for Halloween events on Thursday.
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Sign of the Times
Chris Schmidt is on a budget for Halloween this year. He has been unemployed for 18 months during the past three years, along with his wife, Heather. “Basically we’re limited, with all of our children, on what they’re going to be able to do for Halloween,” Schmidt said.
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City hopes MSU alums will boost election turnout
MSU students typically have approached off-year elections with a collective shrug of their shoulders, and city officials don’t expect a large change in the Nov. 3 elections a week from today.
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Construction in E.L. set for this week
Drivers should try to avoid the intersection of Saginaw Street and Sabron Drive today and Wednesday. A crew will be improving water work at the intersection between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. both days.
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Recycling site open
East Lansing opened its temporary recycling drop-off site last week at Patriarch Park, located on Alton Road between Saginaw Highway and Burcham Drive.
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City Council proposes taxicab relocation
An East Lansing task force will present some solutions to congestion downtown because of cabs at the East Lansing City Council’s 7 p.m. work session tonight at City Hall, 410 Abbot Road.