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Stem cell rules eased under bill
The debate over stem cell research in Michigan is back on the table as Gov. Jennifer Granholm is endorsing relaxing state stem cell research laws. Rep.
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Resale shop offers cash upfront
Alexis Best cleaned out her closet and got $60 cash for her old clothes Tuesday night. The advertising junior brought a laundry basket full of summer clothes, shoes and purses to Plato's Closet, 2843 E.
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Word on the street
What do you think of the East Village Master Plan? Do you think Cedar Village needs to be revamped? "I wouldn't have a problem with it.
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Coalition attempts to end automatic K-16 funding
Education funding should not be given automatic funding increases every year from the state, according to the Coalition to Stop the K-16 Spending Mandate. The group called on Gov.
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City seeks nominees for community award
East Lansing is still seeking nominations for the city's annual Crystal Awards. The awards are given to individuals and organizations that have made significant efforts to improve the quality of life in East Lansing. Nominations can be made by filling out a form available at www.cityofeastlansing.com as well as at city buildings around town. Recipients of the award will be selected by a community committee, and awards will be presented at a reception on April 24 at the Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road.
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Viral outbreak prompts lawsuits
More than a dozen diners have filed lawsuits against Delta Township's Carrabba's Italian Grill after becoming ill during the Jan.
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Special election candidates will speak today
A forum with the five candidates in the special state Senate election to fill the empty 23rd District seat will be held today at 7:30 p.m.
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Marriage in the mall
When the hall that Ben and Elaine Themm were scheduled to be married in went out of business, they decided to get married somewhere that would be sure not to go out of business — Meridian Mall.
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Groups encourage votes in special election
MSU College Democrats and Republicans are working to boost voter turnout in the special senate election being held to fill the vacant seat created by the resignation of Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero. The primary for the election will be held Tuesday, Feb.
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Senate seat election primary to be Feb. 21
The primary for the special election to fill the vacant senate seat for the 23rd District will be held Feb.
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Talk will take audience to Appalachian Trail
Summitting mountains along the more than 2,000-mile Appalachian Trail might not qualify as a casual hike. For those interested in the trail but not ready to commit to a really, really long walk, the East Lansing Public Library is offering an informational session for would-be backpackers. "Adventures on the Appalachian Trail," will be hosted by husband-and-wife team Coy Heath and Karrie Korroch on Wednesday. The talk will include a short history of the trail, as well as basic tips for planning a backpacking trip, hiking solo, choosing the right gear and packing "ultralight." The program begins at 7 p.m.
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Fatal side effects land patch in court
The contraceptive Ortho Evra is the focus of several lawsuits after causing severe side effects or death across the country. About 60 individual federal and state suits have been filed, said Missouri attorney Jerry Schlichter, who is handling 24 Ortho Evra-related cases. College-age women and younger using the birth control skin patch are having strokes and blood clots, sometimes leading to death, Schlichter said.
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Singh, Bernero take trip to South Korea
Local leaders are constantly looking to attract jobs to the region, and this week they're looking on the other side of the globe. East Lansing Mayor Sam Singh and Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero have traveled to Asan, South Korea, to meet with local government officials and corporate executives in the Asian nation. The mayors will meet today with the chief executive officers of Hyundai Motor Co. and Samsung Electronics, to discuss creating business partnerships in the Lansing area. Both companies are headquartered in Asan, about an hour south of Seoul, the nation's capitol. The five-person delegation — which also includes representatives from the Lansing Regional Sister Cities Commission, Lansing's Economic Development Corporation and Bernero's wife, Teri — departed for Asan on Sunday morning and is scheduled to return late Thursday. South Korea's government is financing the entire trip. Bernero and Singh are returning a visit Asan's mayor made to Lansing last year. The cities were scheduled to sign a formal agreement of friendship yesterday.
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Police to explain updated policies
Police will explain their new use of force policy in celebratory events to university and city leaders at Tuesday's Celebrations Committee meeting. Both East Lansing and MSU police plan to practice the new policy, which requires extra steps that need to be taken before using chemical munitions, East Lansing police Chief Tom Wibert said, adding its their hope that no one will even see an officer in riot gear during March Madness festivities. "Last time around, officers were wearing helmets and in riot gear before anything even started," Wibert said of the April 2-3 disturbances.
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Defendant says he could have killed prof in sleep
In convoluted audio- and videotaped interviews, Claude McCollum described how he could have killed and raped Lansing Community College Professor Carolyn Kronenberg. McCollum, 28, a former LCC student, said he could have done it unconsciously while sleepwalking.
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WEB EXTRA: Murder suspect gives conflicting responses during police interview
Claude McCollum was questioned two days after Lansing Community College professor Carolyn Kronenberg was murdered in her classroom Jan.
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Bernero asks city for budget tips
By Amy Oprean For The State News Lansing — Mayor Virg Bernero is asking the public for help with next year's budget. As part of a four-stop tour of Lansing, Bernero met with residents at Letts Community Center, 1220 W.
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State budget will focus on education
Gov. Jennifer Granholm's proposed budget for the next fiscal year will emphasize education, families and growing Michigan's economy, among other points. The proposed budget will be released today at noon by Mary Lannoye, director for the Office of the State Budget. "The budget the governor will present will continue to live within our means," said Greg Bird, spokesman for the budget office.
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Session to aid understanding of city policy
Find out more about the legal rights and responsibilities of the city's landlords and get tips on understanding city ordinances better at the "East Lansing Landlords and the Law" session Monday. The East Lansing Community Relations Coalition and the MSU College of Law Rental Housing Clinic will host the informational meeting at 6:30 p.m.
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WEB EXTRA: More than 400 people fall ill after eating at Lansing restaurant
More than 430 people reported getting sick after eating at Carrabba's Italian Grill, 6540 W.