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MICHIGAN

Business background anchors Robinson's platform

Ken Osborne
February 20, 2006

Melissa Sue Robinson considers herself a businesswoman. She has 25 years of business experience that she believes will help her if she wins the special Senate election. "With my background in business, I understand how laws really affect actual businesses," said Robinson, who is running as a Democrat. Reducing taxes and reforming the regulatory environment in the state are the keys to attracting new businesses to Michigan, Robinson said. Most of her experience is in the construction business.

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Whitmer hopes to piggyback House work by winning Senate seat

Ken Osborne
February 20, 2006

State Rep. Gretchen Whitmer said she believes her experience as a lawmaker will be an asset for voters as she has represented the East Lansing area in the House since 2000. "This being the middle of the term, it's going to be critical that we have someone that can hit the ground running," Whitmer said.

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Olin offers massage for healthy sex week

Melanie Thomas
February 20, 2006

Olin Health Center will teach massage tonight to kick off Healthy Sexuality Week 2006. Healthy Sexuality Week, themed "Stimulate Your Senses," is attempting to raise awareness of sexually transmitted infections, contraception and sexuality.

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Bank to open in Northern Tier

Corinne Devries
February 17, 2006

Michigan State University Federal Credit Union plans to build a new office park to relocate their headquarters to, on 140 acres of undeveloped land in the Northern Tier. Groundbreaking will take place in late 2007. The institution, known as MSUFCU, needs the space since doubling in size in the last five years, the local credit union's spokeswoman, Joyce Banish, said. Most people choose a financial institution near to where they live, Banish said. "Hopefully, we'll get more members because the North end is growing fast," she said. MSUFCU was started in 1937 by "a handful of professors" and was run out of a single desk, Banish said. "The whole idea of the credit union wanted to make sure young professors had access to get loans," Banish said.

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Resale shop offers cash upfront

Corinne Devries
February 16, 2006

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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City seeks nominees for community award

Bob Darrow
February 16, 2006

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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Marriage in the mall

Elizabeth Swanson
February 15, 2006

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

Ken Osborne
February 15, 2006

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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Talk will take audience to Appalachian Trail

Bob Darrow
February 14, 2006

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.