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E.L. District Court busy with felony trial proceedings
Two cases involving alleged habitual felons returned to East Lansing's 54-B District Court this week.
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Man breaks into gallery through roof
While "Spider-Man 2" remained atop the box office charts this past weekend, an imitator found himself down and out at East Lansing's Saper Galleries. Just before 6 a.m.
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Mich. drunken driving arrests down, E.L. up
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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Classic REO cars cruise to Lansing
Joe Asuchak knew his 1932 REO Royale could handle the 3,500 mile trip to Lansing from Ft. McLeod in Alberta, Canada.
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Petition promoting death penalty in Mich. misses deadline, won't be on 2004 ballot
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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'U' surveys to focus on compost business
MSU Extension is working to help Michigan farmers by surveying the state's agriculture industry in order to find compost business opportunities.
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Michigan Works to host 3 open houses
Capital Area Michigan Works is hosting three simultaneous open houses from 5 p.m to 7 p.m. on July 28 to celebrate more than a half million customers served.
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Subway terminates 'Sub Club'
Even before Subway began franchising out in the early 1970s, its original shop in Bridgeport, Conn. developed the Sub Club loyalty program. As of Aug.
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Lansing property tax bills due in August
July 2004 property tax bills for the city of Lansing are due on or before Aug. 31. If payments aren't received by the deadline, the resident will receive a 3 percent penalty.
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Federal aid available to May flood victims
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.
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Health-conscious world unconscious of weight
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.
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Police, fire departments compete in annual blood drive
The Lansing Police and Fire Departments are hoping a little friendly competition will go a long way.
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Mich. institutions hoping to see more state funds for fire prevention
City officials are calling for further fire prevention funding to Michigan cities that house tax-exempt state institutions, such as public universities.
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Legislation passed to build Reagan statue
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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Deposit law could expand to include tea, water, juice
Proposed legislation that would help eliminate tons of waste produced by non-recyclable cans and bottles is being welcomed by some of Michigan's population, but legislators said it's facing tough opposition by many state businesses. Sen.
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Community celebrates patriotism, holiday
Lansing - Despite Sunday's rainy weather, Lansing residents came out to celebrate America's freedom because of their Fourth of July tradition. People came to Louis F.
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Local locomotive moves from salvage yard to on-screen star
It's hard to imagine Christmas in July. The bright, hot sun overwhelms images of jolly old Saint Nick, Christmas trees and snow.
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E.L. library offers adult reading program
The East Lansing Public Library's Summer Reading Club is for anyone who is at least 18 years old.
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Sting arrests fall through
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.
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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.