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Fiscal year 2009 budget passed
The U.S. Senate passed the final fiscal year 2009 budget resolution Thursday.
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E.L. splash park dedication event to take place Saturday at noon
The East Lansing Family Aquatic Center’s new splash park, featuring 12 interactive play features, will be formally introduced to the community at its dedication ceremony Saturday.
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What's next for Obama?
History was made Tuesday after Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill. obtained the required 2,118 delegates to become the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee following the two remaining primaries in South Dakota and Montana.
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Authorities, motorcyclists disagree on helmet law
Opinions are still divided regarding the plan to modify Michigan’s motorcycle helmet law. The plan, which will allow motorcyclists to purchase a special permit to ride helmet-free, is supported by the American Bikers Aiming Toward Education of Michigan.
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Few tornadoes this year, officials take safety steps
Tornadoes have accounted for 112 deaths across the United States so far this year. There have been 350 tornadoes between the beginning of the calendar year and the end of March recorded by the National Weather Service.
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Initiative hopes to quell aquatic pests
The state Department of Environmental Quality wants people to stop aquatic hitchhikers by practicing cleaner boating.
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Council delays vote on City Center II
When the East Lansing City Council’s Tuesday meeting approached 1 a.m., the council decided to defer its decision on the site plan, special use permit and zoning plans for City Center II until its June 17 meeting.
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Restaurant saves with biodiesel use
A local restaurant owner and his employee are cooking more than food these days — they’re also mixing up fuel.
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Council's vote on part of City Center II may be deferred
After a series of public hearings on City Center II, Tuesday’s East Lansing City Council agenda includes a vote on the project’s zoning and site plan, but public officials say the council’s decision could be deferred.
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Authorities tuned in to fight videos; may prosecute
Be sure to master that left hook: It may end up all over the Internet. Online fight videos, including a videotape that surfaced in March on YouTube.com of an attack on a teenage girl in Florida, are becoming more publicized.
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Campaign promotes pedestrian safety
While warm temperatures are drawing more people outside this time of year, Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land is reminding Michigan residents to step up their safety in her “Be Safe, Be Seen” campaign.
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Free fishing weekend encourages new fishers
As a way to promote appreciation and conservation of Michigan’s outdoors, the Department of Natural Resources, or DNR, is hosting the state’s annual summer Free Fishing Weekend Saturday and Sunday. The DNR has held two separate free fishing weekends every year since 1986, the second being in February, said Lynne Thoma, departmental technician with the DNR.
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Fire-related mishaps might face summer surge
The temperatures are rising in Michigan and as common summer activities like barbecuing, campfires and fireworks begin to increase, so are concerns about fire safety.
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Number of rabid animals growing in Mich.
The number of rabid animals in Michigan has been increasing annually, resulting in raised awareness on the potentially fatal disease. Last year Ingham County had more reported rabid animals than any other county in Michigan with 29 animals.
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Mich., Fla. receive half-votes for delegates
Democratic Party leaders decided Michigan and Florida delegates will be allowed half a vote each at this summer’s Democratic convention — a decision an MSU political expert said the states should have expected.
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Legislature considering funding to improve Mich. airports
Gov. Jennifer Granholm asked Michigan legislators Friday to approve about $163 million in federal funding to improve Michigan airports, including $4.75 million for Lansing’s Capital Region International Airport.
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Destination: Home
Thanks to low-cost transportation and additional sponsors, thousands of families went exploring on Saturday, laughing and enjoying themselves in the sunshine. The families weren’t at Cedar Point or anywhere out of state. They were right in their hometown.
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E.L. residents donate items to reuse
The Abbott Center’s parking lot was filled with what many think of as trash on Saturday, and for organizers of East Lansing’s Project Pride, that was a sign of another successful year. Project Pride, held at 1400-1500 Abbot Road, is an annual cleanup event where residents bring their household items to be recycled or reused. Some of the items accepted included usable furniture, scrap metal and cardboard.
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MSU student to run for public office
When international relations sophomore Brad Dennis starts his second year at MSU, he will have more on his plate than 12 credit hours — he’ll be campaigning for Ingham County’s Board of Commissioners.
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Center prepares for renovations
The East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road, will begin its summer renovation project Monday.