MICHIGAN
'Belligerent' man hospitalized
From Staff ReportsEmy Iskra said the scene she watched unfold between Bohemian Barber and Bell's Greek Pizza on M.A.C.
MICHIGAN
State seat-belt safety breaks record
Michigan increased seat-belt use in the state to a record 85 percent since Labor Day.The figures, released by the Michigan State Police Office of Highway Safety Planning, came from a direct observation survey conducted by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.In March 2000, seat-belt use was at 83.5 percent.
MICHIGAN
Fire protection funds suffer; officials worry
A continual loss in fire-protection money combined with a $900 million state budget shortfall has caused mayors and city officials throughout Michigan to present their concerns to the governor.A public act passed in 1979 was designed to allocate fire-protection funding to cities with state institutions such as universities, hospitals and police stations.
MICHIGAN
E.L. begins bulk leaf collection service
The East Lansing Department of Public Works and Environmental Services will begin a bulk leaf collection this week that will continue through Nov.
MICHIGAN
Students plan trip to see candidates in Motor City
Most who watch the presidential Democratic debate on national TV on Sunday will see an hour-long battle of contrary views.
MICHIGAN
Registers still are ringing up sales at Eastwood mall
About a year after its opening, business at Eastwood Towne Center in Lansing Township is staying strong.The shopping center, located on Lake Lansing Road off of U.S.
MICHIGAN
Greek community hosts safe halloween
The MSU greek community will host the seventh annual Safe Halloween at East Lansing sorority and fraternity houses tonight.Fraternity and sorority members will greet children and pass out treats at all houses on M.A.C.
MICHIGAN
Group opposes Bible Week
To counter a city Bible Week resolution, a group of MSU students plans to ask the East Lansing City Council to honor Church/State Separation Week.
MICHIGAN
Cancer society hosts program for patients
Cancer patients and their families will have a new place to turn for information and support next week when the American Cancer Society and Ingham Regional Medical Center kick off a series of four "I Can Cope" classes. The four-week program begins on Wednesday at Ingham Regional Medical Center's McRee Guest House, 2721 S.
MICHIGAN
Number of hits increases at Mich. Web site
The state Web site is getting more attention this year than ever before, according to a survey conducted by MSU's nonpartisan Institute for Public Policy & Social Research. In the past year, 64 percent of Internet users in Michigan visited the state Web site, compared to 59 percent in 2002. Michigan's Department of Information Technology reported in September 2002 that the site's main page received 1.75 million hits.
MICHIGAN
State apple crop booming
After being left with a sour taste from last year's apple season, apple lovers throughout the state are excited about the size, quality and quantity of this year's crop. According to the Michigan Apple Committee, Michigan has about 1,100 orchards, with about 200 acres each.
MICHIGAN
ELPD host meetings with students
In a relationship strained with riots and a heightened noise policy, the East Lansing police continue monthly meetings with MSU students to alleviate concerns. The East Lansing Police Department began the Police/Student Relations Committee after the March 27-28, 1999 riot.
MICHIGAN
Nature center hosts Halloween adventure
Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road in Okemos, will host a Halloween Adventures party from 10 a.m.
MICHIGAN
Commission defers plans for E.L. complex
A $20 million complex proposal originally slated for discussion at tonight's East Lansing Planning Commission meeting has been deferred to Dec.
MICHIGAN
Web site offers free food to students
Students short on cash can get free food, pick-up or delivery from one of four East Lansing restaurants simply by logging onto a Web site. Campusfood.com, a network of collegiate restaurants, provides an Internet ordering service and is sponsoring the free food promotion along with Sidestreets Deli, The Pita Pit, D.P.
MICHIGAN
Bars try to limit fake IDs
Joe Becker's friends warned him against buying alcohol from 7-11, but he was "desperate" for beer.
MICHIGAN
Lansing candidates hold debate
Lansing mayoral candidates Tony Benavides and Virg Bernero met on campus Monday, in the first and only "official" debate of the 2003 election, to challenge each other's views on issues including same-sex benefits, public safety and recent allegations. The two men came together at the WKAR television studios in the Communication Arts and Sciences Building for the debate, which was moderated by "Off the Record" host Tim Skubick and WKAR radio host Matt Ferguson.
MICHIGAN
Sibling stabbing leads to charging of mother
Facing child abuse charges, Tanya Marie Bigham said Sunday she is "very surprised" at the course of events since her 8-year-old son stabbed his 5-year-old brother in the back on Oct.
MICHIGAN
Dogs dress up for Halloween
Agnes Soriano Special for The State News From demonic dogs to princess poodles, owners disguised their pets in creative costumes and masqueraded more than 20 of them Saturday at the Walk in the Woods Halloween Costume Party. The contest categories included "Looks Most Like Owner," "Scariest Costume," "Most Creative Costume" and "Looks Most Like a TV/Movie Celebrity." The dogs competed for the ultimate prize: A huge basket of doggie toys and treats. The event, hosted by the Friends of Greater Lansing Dog Parks, brought in an estimated $200.
MICHIGAN
Red Cross simulates disaster
As marketing junior and mock tornado victim Theresa Watts entered the simulated disaster shelter Saturday, she was surrounded by Red Cross volunteers eager to assist her and other victims. As Watts registered her name in the makeshift shelter of a local church, she was handed a folded blanket and a small white bag full of toiletries to last about a week.