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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.
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Medicinal marijuana users no longer federally prosecuted
Michigan residents who use medicinal marijuana won’t have to worry about federal consequences after an announcement by the United States Department of Justice last week.
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Ingham, MSU respond to emergency declaration
President Barack Obama declaring the H1N1 virus a national emergency hasn’t sent local hospitals and agencies scrambling, but officials are concerned about the amount of H1N1 vaccine available in Ingham County.
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E.L. Library to hold community events
During the month of November, the East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, will offer a variety of educational opportunities for students and East Lansing residents, and there are several events that will be held next week.
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New art exhibit coming Friday to E.L.
Beginning at 6 p.m. Friday night, (SCENE) Metrospace, 110 Charles St., will unveil its latest exhibit.
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Committee approves bill to ban texting while driving
While cruising down I-96, a driver hears a distinct ring, a phone lights up and the driver reaches for the phone.
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Mich. Municipal League hosts rally
As he stood at the podium in front of a crowd of more than 200 people, East Lansing police Chief Tom Wibert resonated one message on the steps of the state Capitol.
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Proposed bill strips MSU of weapon regulation
MSU could lose the privilege to regulate concealed weapons on campus under measures proposed Tuesday at a Michigan House of Representatives committee meeting.