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Sign of the Times

Georgia Rhodes

September 28, 2009

“I understand that not every homeowner can afford to pay me to work on their houses, so they will generally do some repairs, and if I can push them in the right direction, save them a little money, help them, protect their families and everything else from the hazards of construction — yeah, it’s well worth doing,” said Joe Barros, general renovation contractor of Progressive Remodeling. Barros spent Thursday night at the Foster Community Center, 200 N.

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E.L. walk raises more than $15K for area AIDS group

Emily Wilkins

September 27, 2009

Richard Foster, both a client and volunteer with the Lansing Area AIDS Network, isn’t shy about the fact he has the HIV/AIDS virus, even though people haven’t always been receptive.

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Entrepreneurship promoted through Greater Lansing event

Kate Jacobson

September 27, 2009

About 500 people filed into the upper floor Friday at the Old Town Temple Building, 500 E. Grand River Ave., in Lansing, to watch as presenters gave their perspectives on everything from living with a handicap to watching bad movies.

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Lansing zoo to host wine-tasting event

Kate Jacobson

September 27, 2009

The Potter Park Zoo, 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave., in Lansing, will host its first Wine and Stein event 6-9 p.m. Oct. 15.

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E.L. listed as best place to start a business

Kate Jacobson

September 24, 2009

Small business owners in Michigan might want to look at MSU and East Lansing as their first place of business, according to a recent article in a national finance magazine.

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Local venue to host two weekend concerts

Zane McMillin

September 24, 2009

Local multipurpose venue (SCENE) Metrospace, 110 Charles St., will host two concerts this weekend, with bands and singer/songwriters from Michigan and Europe scheduled to perform.

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MSU hosts teddy bear picnic Saturday

Zane McMillin

September 24, 2009

On Saturday, the MSU Department of Pediatrics and Human Development and the MSU Children’s Health Initiative will co-host the fifth annual Teddy Bear Picnic and Teddy Bear Hospital.

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Wetlands issue to House

Marissa Cumbers

September 24, 2009

East Lansing could maintain regulation of its smaller wetlands after the Michigan Senate voted Thursday to keep state wetlands within state control.

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City ordinance blames bicyclist for collision

Brittany Shammas

September 23, 2009

After she was struck by a car while riding her bicycle across Harrison Road, Liz McDaniel was left with a sprained arm, two missing front teeth, a broken bike and the blame for the accident.

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Great Lakes cleanup plan faces Congress approval

Marissa Cumbers

September 22, 2009

Growing up in Traverse City, advertising sophomore Marie Bodnar spent a lot of time enjoying the Great Lakes, but she said in recent years she has noticed changes in water levels and cleanliness.

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Students rally for Mich. Promise

Casey Nesterowich

September 22, 2009

About 100 students from Michigan universities gathered at the state Capitol Tuesday afternoon to hand deliver about 2,500 signatures petitioning state legislators to keep the Michigan Promise Scholarship.

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Rally at capitol being held today to save Michigan Promise Scholarship

Ian Johnson

September 21, 2009

The MSU College Democrats plan to hold a rally today at the Capitol to save the Michigan Promise Scholarship from elimination in the state’s budget.

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E.L. celebrates addition of new fire truck

Casey Nesterowich

September 21, 2009

A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the city of East Lansing’s new 105-foot aerial ladder fire truck was held Monday at the East Lansing Fire Station No. 1, 1700 Abbot Road.

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E.L. Amtrak station might get renovation in 2010

Kate Jacobson

September 21, 2009

An East Lansing transportation hub could get a makeover in 2010 if selected to receive $20 million in stimulus funding.

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Resolution proposes June deadline for budget plans

Abby Lubbers

September 21, 2009

A Michigan Senate resolution could tighten the state budget timeline and help universities develop a financial plan before classes begin each fall.

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AOPi chapter celebrates 75th anniversary

Emily Wilkins

September 20, 2009

The Beta Gamma Chapter of Alpha Omicron Pi hasn’t always had an easy time at MSU. Despite a closure of the chapter in 1969 for two decades, the sorority, located at 333 Charles St., celebrated its 75th anniversary at MSU on Saturday. Linda Grandolfo, the nationwide vice president of the sorority, was present at the event and said the anniversary was a monumental event for the MSU chapter.

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E.L. police arrest 2 in connection with larceny spree

Brittany Shammas

September 18, 2009

Two East Lansing residents with no university affiliation face felony charges stemming from their involvement in a series of campus and downtown East Lansing larcenies.

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Health care officials to meet for forum

Marissa Cumbers

September 16, 2009

Mid-Michigan health care and business leaders will gather from 5:30-8 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Eagle Eye Conference Center, 15500 Chandler Road, for Lansing’s Sparrow Hospital and MSU’s Healthcare Policy and Issues forum.

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Farmers to gather on Capitol lawn today

Marissa Cumbers

September 16, 2009

Michigan farmers will spend some time on the Capitol lawn today sharing the bounties of their labor in celebration of Select Michigan Week.

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Poetry presentation to come to Old Town

Marissa Cumbers

September 16, 2009

Lovers of the spoken and written word will have an opportunity to enjoy selections of poetry at the presentation of Found in Translation: Poetry From Around the World on Sept. 23 as part of the Old Town Poetry Series at Creole Gallery, 1218 Turner St., in Lansing.