Michigan jobs to increase by more than 9,000
Gov. Jennifer Granholm announced Tuesday the creation of more than 9,000 new jobs and $468 million of investment in the state during an afternoon press conference.
Gov. Jennifer Granholm announced Tuesday the creation of more than 9,000 new jobs and $468 million of investment in the state during an afternoon press conference.
Urban housing isn’t selling quickly in East Lansing. Since construction began on West Village in January 2007, a development that includes condos and townhomes, only 21 of the development’s 46 units have sold, said Jamerson Ries, of Abood Properties.
A second charge of third-degree criminal sexual conduct has been added to the sexual assault case against Nigel Scarlett, ASMSU’s former Student Assembly vice chairperson for external affairs.
Gasoline prices hit a record high in the state of Michigan this week when the statewide average price reached $3.52 per gallon, 74 cents higher than the price at the same time last year.
The redevelopment of The Dollar Nightclub and the city’s ethics policy are among the items to be discussed at Tuesday’s East Lansing City Council meeting. The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. today in Conference Room A of City Hall, 410 Abbot Road.
As energy-saving compact fluorescent lamps continue to gain popularity across the country, environmental groups said possible hazardous turnoffs shouldn’t be a concern. At eight different locations on campus Tuesday, members of the environmental stewardship team will host a CFL giveaway during lunchtime hours.
State lawmakers are hoping that a new state law is reducing drunken driving and sparing some intoxicated bargoers unsafe walks home, but police and state officials remain unsure of the law’s effects.
When it comes to Alex Fike’s fraternity house, change is a bad thing. In 30 years, Fike said he hopes Delta Sigma Phi still resembles the “architectural masterpiece,” built in 1931.
Green hard hats and posters represented Michigan’s energy future Thursday at the Capitol, where students from several state universities rallied for stronger energy legislation.
The slumping national economy seems unable to harm Lansing-area shopping centers. Even with a wave of recent national retail chain bankruptcies and closings, including Sharper Image Corp., local malls and strip malls aren’t worried about the economic impact on their shopping centers.
Flights to and from Lansing could be more expensive if a proposed merger between Northwest Airlines Corp. and Delta Air Lines Inc. is approved. The merger would create the world’s largest airline carrier and the Delta name would be retained.
A report released Tuesday attempted to clear the air about the economic impact from a potential statewide smoking ban in restaurants and bars, but mixed opinions resulted.
Members of the East Lansing community are coming together to raise money for medical treatment for an East Lansing High School student who was injured on a spring break trip in Mexico.
Jaclyn Doroshewitz, 18 Landscape architecture freshman Charge: Disorderly conduct – obstructing, resisting or hindering an arrest; destroying, damaging or interfering with property, assembling for riot; minor in possession Maximum penalty: 90 days in jail and/or three $500 fines, MIP penalty dependent on prior offenses Plea: Not guilty Restrictions: No possession of alcohol or controlled substances, curfew from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. enforced by tether, daily preliminary breath test
The East Lansing City Council will introduce ordinances and set public hearing dates for City Center II at today’s meeting. The meeting is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at City Hall, 410 Abbot Road.
For the majority of people who attended Cedar Fest, the night had little consequence. They came, they saw and they left. But for a few individuals, Cedar Fest had a much bigger impact.
East Lansing police say the response to Cedar Fest shows they’ve changed since the April 2005 disturbances, which tarnished their image. And several local officials, who reviewed the 2005 melee, agree police have revised their practices.
A possible recession might be suitable comedic fodder for Campusfood.com’s marketing department, but it’s anything but funny to East Lansing businesses. Campusfood.com recently began offering “Recession Specials” on its Web site, which marketing director Julie Shimshack said was a tongue-in-cheek method to encourage sales.
The luster of the Great Lakes and Michigan’s natural beauty might not be enough to keep Michigan’s tourism sector from declining this year. Two MSU researchers, along with representatives from Michigan’s tourism sector, predicted the number of travelers will decrease by 2 percent in 2008, while travel spending will remain flat and prices for traveling will increase about 4 percent.
Calorie and carbohydrate intake are key aspects of bodybuilding, but there’s also a lesser known contributor to better muscle definition. Supplements, namely whey protein and creatine, can aid with nutrient intake and muscle tone, but must be used only in conjunction with powerlifting and proper dieting practices, nutritionists said.