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Cooley Law School sponsors symposium
A one-day symposium for law students is being held on Saturday at The Thomas M. Cooley Law School, 217 S.
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Company at odds with FDA
In its fourth day of business, the American Drug Club of Lansing is putting up larger signs while federal officials are trying to find ways to shut it down. Staff at the prescription drug service center, 1456 E.
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Granholm authorizes job-growth department
Gov. Jennifer Granholm signed an executive order Wednesday to promote job creation and economic growth in Michigan by combining state departments. The order would create the Department of Labor and Economic Growth by renaming the Department of Consumer and Industry Services and merging the functions of pre-existing departments. "The department will allow state government to be more nimble and aggressive in creating jobs, enabling us to spend taxpayer dollars more efficiently, and will create a one-stop shop for business creation and development," Granholm said in a written statement. The changes shouldn't directly impact MSU students as they enter the work force, said Kelley Bishop, executive director of MSU's Career Services and Placement. "This doesn't raise any red flags immediately," Bishop said.
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Drugstore opens
Local residents can now purchase prescriptions at Canadian prices without having to leave the country - a business practice that government officials label illegal. American Drug Club of Lansing, a Canadian prescription drug service center, opened Monday, giving consumers the opportunity to save money on high-priced prescriptions. The center, 1456 E.
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City receives state honors
The Michigan Municipal League will present East Lansing officials with a pair of awards today, recognizing them for excellence in governmental achievement. East Lansing will receive the Superior Innovation Award for its Health Care Task Force.
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Under-21 IDs free until Oct. 1
Residents under the age of 21 have until Oct. 1 to exchange their license for free to newly designed vertical IDs, meant to thwart underage drinking and smoking in Michigan.
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Sidewalk brings safety
East Lansing city officials hope a new sidewalk in the Northern Tier will alleviate safety concerns.
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Science center hosts parent-child activities
Impression 5 Science Center in downtown Lansing will host monthly parent-child workshops that focus on fun science-based themes. The workshop will run from 11 a.m.
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Prostitution law reviewed
The Lansing City Councilwill vote next week on the reinstatement of an ordinance allowing police to seize vehicles of prostitute solicitors. After a three-year trial period, council members are evaluating the effectiveness of the ordinance to decide whether to renew it. "Public prostitution has got to stop," Lansing resident Christine Timmon said.
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Auto show to benefit Make-A-Wish charity
Members from the United Auto Workers Local 1753 and the General Motors Service Parts Organization will gather at the annual Cruisin' For Wishes - Car, Bike, and Tractor Show this Sunday at 4400 W.
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Business offers repairs, gaming
Electric-blue walls greet visitors as sounds of characters throwing punches at one another in Xbox's "Soul Calibur II" resonate through the Fast Repair and Game Center.F.R.A.G.
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City to discuss wetland developments
The East Lansing City Council will discuss the development of wetlands at tonight's meeting.
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City officials open LCC baseball field
The Lansing Community College baseball team has a new home today.Lansing's Westside Park, 801 Stanley St.
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E.L. seniors sponsor brunch, raffle benefit
A fund-raiser to benefit the East Lansing Senior's Program will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the Hannah Community Center. The fund-raiser is sponsored by the Friends of the East Lansing Senior's Program, and will include a brunch and raffle.
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Ele's Place festival offers food, mazes
Ele's Place, a children healing center, will host EleFest from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday at A Maizen' Fun Corn Maze, 6275 Clark Road in Lansing. The festival will feature Melting Moments ice cream, live music by The Chenille Sisters, arts and crafts vendors, games and prizes, hayrides and one of the country's largest corn mazes. Ele's Place provides support groups free of charge for children who have experienced the death of a family member. Each week, Ele's Place serves more than 180 children and their families. The corn maze is donated courtesy of A Maizen' Fun, Inc. whose owners, Sue and Steve Lonier, brought their two sons to the center when their daughter died two years ago. For more information about EleFest or the support center, call Ele's Place at (517) 482-1315.
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People's Law School offers $15 courses to Lansing residents
Lansing- area residents will be able to attend law school for $15 this fall. The People's Law School, sponsored by Sinas Dramis Law Firm, Thomas M.
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Officers run week-long marathon
Lansing - Law enforcement officers traded in their uniforms for running shorts and T-shirts last week for Special Olympics Michigan.
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Humane society hosts annual walk
The dog days of summer may be coming to a close, but for the Capital Area Humane Society, it is a great time for a walk. The Capital Area Humane Society 2003 Walk for the Animals will be held Saturday from 10 a.m.
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Cristo Rey displays classic cars
Lansing - Classic cars and motorcycles filled the Cristo Rey Community Center parking lot on Saturday to help celebrate its 35th anniversary.
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Decision delayed for housing development
On Wednesday, the East Lansing Planning Commission deferred a request from Gillespie Development & Management to build The Beaumont, a 40-acre housing complex that would consist of apartments, townhouses and retail space.