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MICHIGAN

Turkish diner to open in E.L.

One of Europe’s most popular dishes, the doner kebab, is coming to East Lansing. Memo’s, a traditional Turkish diner, will fill the location at 321 E. Grand River Ave., which was left vacant when Ria Malaysian closed its doors in early 2007.

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CATA rate hikes to take effect today

Taking the bus in East Lansing will require more cash beginning today. The Capital Area Transportation Authority Board of Directors voted Feb. 20 to raise fares by 25 percent for adults and 10 percent for student semester passes to stay on pace with budget costs.

MICHIGAN

Arraignment waived for Williams

Former sophomore cornerback-wide receiver T.J. Williams waived his right to an arraignment Wednesday at the Ingham County Circuit Court on charges of aggravated assault and larceny from person.

MICHIGAN

Weather causes delay for golfers

Flags were raised, greens were rolled and drivers were dusted off for golf’s opening day Tuesday. This year’s opening day in Michigan — the latest for some courses in six years — has been delayed because of late snowfalls and heavy rains in March, and Tuesday’s wet and windy conditions didn’t help.

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Patio rules leave local restaurants half-empty

On warm days when downtown East Lansing is bustling, the patio at Dublin Square Irish Pub is often at capacity. But because of a city ordinance many local restaurants want to see rescinded, the inside of the restaurant is half-empty.