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MICHIGAN

Mich. drunken driving arrests down, E.L. up

Carl Lindquist
July 13, 2004

Contrary to statewide statistics released Monday indicating a drop in the incidence of drunken driving arrests, East Lansing saw a 40 percent increase from 2002 to 2003, up from 268 arrests to 376. State figures, released by the Michigan State Police, indicate the number of arrests for drunken driving over the same period went down 4 percent, from 57,789 to 55,746. The higher local figures are indicative of more stringent police enforcement, East Lansing Police Sgt.

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Petition promoting death penalty in Mich. misses deadline, won't be on 2004 ballot

Evan Rondeau
July 12, 2004

Supporters of an initiative to lift Michigan's 158-year ban on capital punishment say despite missing their July 5 deadline to get the issue before Michigan voters this November, they will continue their push to abolish the ban. The petition sought to amend the state constitution to allow the death penalty in cases in which a law enforcement or corrections officer has been killed.

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Federal aid available to May flood victims

Maddie Trier
July 12, 2004

The Federal Emergency Management Agency, part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, has set up shop in Dearborn Heights to help occupants of Ingham County who experienced damage to their properties by the May floods. FEMA will offer low-interest loans through the U.S.

MICHIGAN

Health-conscious world unconscious of weight

Jaclyn Roeschke
July 12, 2004

In the age of South Beach, Atkins and Slim Fast, Americans today are more conscious of the problems associated with being overweight. But most people aren't doing anything about it. A study conducted by Ipsos-Insight Public Affairs, a survey-based market research group, found while Americans might be more aware of weight issues, they are less likely to be aware of their own weight problems.

MICHIGAN

Legislation passed to build Reagan statue

Elizabeth Piet
July 8, 2004

Two bills supporting a commemorative monument for the late President Ronald Reagan passed in the Michigan House on Tuesday. One of the bills would create a commission to oversee the cost, design and construction of a monument dedicated to Reagan, while the other would create a fund in the Michigan Department of Treasury to pay for the project.

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Sting arrests fall through

Carl Lindquist
July 1, 2004

Charges will not be filed against more than half of the 12 men arrested during a public sex sting last month at a Holt-area rest stop, Ingham County Prosecutor Stuart Dunnings III said.

MICHIGAN

Bike path to provide safe, fun environment

Meridian Township - Okemos resident Christina Riddle just wanted to make sure fellow cyclists don't have to go through the same pain she did. While riding her bike on Mount Hope Road one Saturday afternoon, four years ago, Riddle was hospitalized after being struck by a car struck going 50 mph.

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Pizzeria brings soccer fans together

Normally, Bell's Greek Pizza at 225 M.A.C. Ave. is busy in the wee hours of the morning serving up slices, as the bar crowd stumbles in to engage in late-night fervor and feast. But for the past month, the little pizzeria has been packed all afternoon as it plays host to a large and diverse gathering of international flavor.