The Michigan economy and the number of residents with a college degree will each gain some needed attention through the formation of a council on Tuesday by Gov.
Despite the fact that thousands of students will leave East Lansing for Christmas vacation in the next week, area business owners say they are not anticipating any change in sales. Instead, other residents can make up for the departure of students, said some owners. "Certainly our customer base shifts," said Dick Rosemont, co-owner of Flat Black & Circular, 541 E.
MSU President M. Peter McPherson will be honored by MSU alumnus Sen. Alan Sanborn, R-Richmond Township, at 10 a.m.
Lions and tigers and bears had better behave. A bill that would allow zookeepers to carry higher-concentration pepper spray to control large animals was introduced in the Michigan Senate in September and is now sitting in the Committee on Judiciary. "This adds a layer of safety on that we'd like to have," said Greg Geise, the director at Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek. Geise said it was an important issue because the law does not make a provision for zoos to use the higher-concentration sprays.
The East Lansing City Council will not meet this week in observance of Hanukkah. Council will meet next for a work session on Dec.
The Lansing Fire Department, Flagstar Bank and Lansing Public Schools will sponsor a live Christmas tree burning demonstration on Wednesday. The exhibition is meant to demonstrate the flammability of Christmas trees.
The U.S. Postal Service might raise the price of stamps by about 3 cents in 2006, officials said. A request to the federal government to increase prices will probably come in the spring, said Gerry McKiernan, spokesman for the service.
When Mel Buschman prepared to go overseas during World War II, he put everything he needed into a sack, including his dress uniform. But all Buschman eventually carried was a canteen, a jacket and a raincoat. "We slept 46 days and nights with nothing over our head but a raincoat," he said.
When he heard the plinks of food pellets falling out of the dispenser, the reindeer Dancer nudged his mouth and nose through the metal fence. Four-year-old East Lansing resident Sarah Postema stretched out her hand and Dancer lapped the snack away. "Ooh, it tickles," Sarah said and giggled.
Negotiations between Sparrow Health System and the Michigan Nurses Association concluded Thursday with the ratification of a new contract. The decision ended the possibility of a strike by the association. Representatives from Sparrow released an official statement Friday and declined to comment further. "This contract represents an investment in Sparrow nurses and other professional associates through fair and competitive wages and benefits, while continuing Sparrow's mission of providing quality, compassionate and accessible health care to our community," the statement said. This agreement gives a contract to almost 1,800 health care professionals - which include nurses, pharmacists and physical therapists - who have been working without one since Oct.
Journalist Mitch Albom will be signing copies of his book, "The Five People You Meet in Heaven," at 7:30 p.m.
Angels will be popping up all over town as the East Lansing UAW Non-Supervisory employees begin a campaign to benefit a local shelter and advocacy center. The event, on behalf of Child & Family Services, Capital Area and the Angel House project, offers a pin-up angel card to anyone who makes a donation to the Angel House shelter, 4287 Five Oaks Drive in Lansing.
Local art lovers can view or buy their favorite artists' work at the fourth annual "Art for the Soul" sale in Williamston on Saturday. Ten artists will exhibit and sell their work from 10 a.m.
A bill that would remove restrictions for absentee voting stalled in the Michigan Senate on Wednesday when legislators voted to leave it in a committee. The two-year session is scheduled to end Thursday and bills do not carry over into the new term. The bill, which was introduced by Sen.
Pounding out a rhythmic beat with their heavy boots, 89 men and women marched into the Lansing Center's Main Ballroom as Michigan State Police recruits - and left as troopers. Recruits from the 120th Trooper Recruit School graduation were sworn in and received their trooper badges on Thursday, after about five months of intense training.
Michigan's first female governor will join fellow Democratic governors in assisting her political party's cause. Gov.
The Michigan chapter of the Professional Golfers' Association of America is moving to the East Lansing area, which could help raise the prestige of local courses.
Snow enthusiasts might find less of the white powder than usual this winter, experts say. Winter temperatures are expected to be fairly typical, but snowfall is projected to be lighter this season, local and national meteorologists said. Throughout the winter weather season - defined by meteorologists as December through February - a weak El Niño system in the Pacific near the equator is going to lead to drier-than-usual conditions, said David Beachler, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service's Grand Rapids center. "We're pretty confident that the pattern we've forecasted for this winter is going to pan out," said Beachler, adding that even with the service's projections, nature can still be unpredictable.
A 34-year-old woman was killed by a police cruiser as she walked in the middle of an U.S. 127 ramp on Tuesday night, Ingham County Sheriff Gene Wriggelsworth said. Tina Marie Potter, who has no known address but has parents living in Ludington, was determined dead on the scene. Deputy Robert McElmurray was on his way to a call in Webberville, and as he exited northbound U.S.
"It would be a great idea. I hate going to the bar and coming home and reeking of smoke. The health risks are just as important even though it's not something you think about in the short-term." Erin Purdy communication senior "It would be a bad idea.