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Contractors try to expand downtown shopping

Allison Lucy
November 12, 2003

An updated market study for East Lansing is expected to be released in December, as new developments replicating City Center are being considered for downtown, officials said Tuesday.The study is a current version of one conducted in 1995, which focused on retail downtown compared to competition around the region and the future market for potential retail, said Jim van Ravensway, East Lansing's director of planning and community development."Based on that report, it indicated there was a strong market potential for additional retail space in the downtown, which led to City Center," van Ravensway said.

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City council prepares to vote on mayor, mayor pro tem positions

Sarah Mcevilly
November 11, 2003

Residents of East Lansing re-elected three city council members last week, and now it's up to the five-member council to decide on a mayor and mayor pro tem.Instead of its regular weekly meeting, the city council will hold a special ceremony to swear in Mark Meadows, Sam Singh and Beverly Baten, who were re-elected on Nov.

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Granholm addresses budget concerns over radio

Brian Charlton
November 11, 2003

Gov. Jennifer Granholm opened up discussion on the looming $920 million state budget deficit to a statewide listening audience Monday with two hours of explanation.Granholm first appeared on Michigan Government Television and then on Michigan Public Radio taking phone calls and challenging citizens to suggest where they prefer cuts, calling the practice a "good exercise of democracy."Republicans have criticized the budget tour as delaying the decision and not allowing segments of government enough time to prepare.Granholm says the budget deficits are caused by a gloomy national economy and tax cuts during the '90s by the state.The governor said she will balance the $38.6 billion budget predominately by making cuts, but she is looking at possible tax or fee increases, including a halt in a scheduled income tax rollback that could save the state $115 million."It doesn't do the whole trick, but it may soften some of the blow," she said.

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Local author hosts library book reading

Brian Beute
November 10, 2003

Local novelist Pamela Ditchoff will promote her second book in East Lansing on Wednesday. Her book, "Seven Days & Seven Sins: a Novel in Short Stories," is set in Lantern Hill, a fictitious Lansing neighborhood, with the framework of the seven deadly sins. Ditchoff will read and discuss the book at 7 p.m.

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Action groups raise funds

Brian Charlton
November 10, 2003

While the state budget continues to see more red ink each week, fund-raising efforts for top political action committees are on pace to break records. A Michigan Campaign Finance Network report found that the top 150 committees raised $11.1 million this year compared to $8.3 million raised at this time in 2001.

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Grill struggles with location

Allison Lucy
November 7, 2003

More than three months after opening in the Northern Tier, Maggy's Sports Grill remains the only bar and restaurant combination in the area - battling safety concerns and a thriving downtown bar scene.

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ACLU defends student

Scott Bartosiewicz
November 7, 2003

John Swift lay sleeping in his bed Saturday night of Welcome Weekend while his roommate Drew Thomas tried to keep students away from their house. In fear of being suspected of partying, Thomas and his friends attempted to keep mass crowds walking down M.A.C.

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Mayor, Bernero to join forces

Brian Charlton
November 6, 2003

While the race for mayor in Lansing was a six-month campaign, the city might not have as much time to brace itself for future state cuts. And after months of fierce campaigning and public arguments, Mayor Tony Benavides and state Sen.

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Lansing gallery to host free concert

The Otherwise Gallery will host musical act The Rachanee at 7 p.m. Friday. The concert is part of the eclectic music program of the nonprofit gallery, located at 1207 Turner St.