A provision of the USA Patriot Act is being challenged through a lawsuit filed by Detroit's branch of the American Civil Liberties Union and some Arab-American advocacy groups.The provision, section 215 of the anti-terrorism legislation, calls for librarians to hand over names and records of suspected terrorists to FBI agents.
Editor's note: This is the fifth in a series of articles profiling Lansing's six mayoral candidates. Lansing State Sen.
Editor's note: This is the fourth in a series of articles profiling Lansing's six candidates for mayor. If elected mayor of Lansing, candidate Mary Ann Prince said the front door to her duplex home will always be open. "I'll be available to the citizens, if you can't come to me, I'll come to you," the retired state employee said. Prince worked for more than 26 years in Michigan's departments of community health and education. After campaigning day and night in 1993, Prince was defeated in that year's Lansing mayoral primary election, and says this year she'll do just the opposite. "I learned a lot back then, I paid a lot of money, I put up the signs, I sent out the mailers, I did the parades and I just decided I'm not going to do that this time," Prince said. Instead, the lifetime Lansing resident and Lansing Community College graduate spends her time knocking on doors and networking at her church social functions.
Lansing - Dick Sullivan has a brand new course to skate on. The grand opening of the Hawk Island Trail was celebrated Monday by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the Ingham County Parks Board. Located in Lansing's Hawk Island's Park, the trail consists of a paved, 1.5-mile loop around the park and is the next step in many planned improvements. A resident of Lansing for more than 40 years, Sullivan attended the opening ceremonies, adding that he couldn't wait to try out the added route. "I rollerblade here every day," he said.
The annual East Lansing Recycling program's ELROW food drive began on Tuesday and will last until August 8.
More than 2,500 arrests were made during the statewide "You Drink & Drive You Lose" program police agencies across the state participated in. This year, more than 300 agencies participated in the program that took place from June 27 to July 13.
Editor's note: This is the third in a series of articles profiling Lansing's six candidates for mayor. Vietnam veteran Leon Black says his lack of political experience is exactly what Lansing needs in a mayor. One of four of Lansing's six mayoral candidates with virtually no experience holding any public offices, Black says he is planning to bring honesty and integrity to his home city. "I'm not a career politician," said Black a self-proclaimed "strong conservative." "Though, I think that I'm the one - the long shot that I am," he said. After an unsuccessful run against former Mayor David Hollister two years ago, Black, 59, is once again trying to win the top job in the more than a 120,000-person city. Black will be competing against five other candidates for a spot on the November ballot at the primary election on Aug.
More than 1,000 people gathered at Pinecrest Elementary School on Sunday for the last time to celebrate life and community during the 10th Ellen's Race 5K Run and Walk. In addition to raising money for three area organizations, the 3.1-mile run and walk served as a memorial to Ellen Osborn, a fourth grader who passed away on Nov.
Lansing - Professional storyteller Tim Bogar stood underneath the cool shade provided by an Oak tree near the Grand River on Friday as he wrapped duct tape around his khaki pant legs.After spending several minutes doing this, he recreated his camping trip - catching stable flies with the sticky side of the tape.
A ballot initiative was proposed Wednesday that would allow Michigan voters the option to prohibit preferential treatment based on race or gender. With the support of several Republican state representatives by his side, the chairman of the Sacramento-based American Civil Rights Coalition, Ward Connerly, announced the campaign for the ballot initiative at the state Capitol. If passed, the initiative would become a constitutional amendment against the U.S.
With wounds still fresh from a more than $2-million embezzlement scandal, Mike Brown, president of the Capital Area United Way, addressed a crowd of laborers saying the scandal won't shake the 64-year partnership with the labor union. "We have to roll up our sleeves and go back to work," Brown said.
Editor's note: This is the second in a series of articles profiling Lansing's six candidates for mayor. Melissa Sue Robinson says after half a decade of being a constituent, she's ready to make her mark on Lansing by running for mayor. "I want to give back to the people that helped me," the 53-year-old said.
East Lansing residents and landscapers could soon kiss their ash goodbye. An infestation of the emerald ash borer, an exotic insect which destroyed more than 6 million Detroit-area Ash trees, has recently been discovered infesting more than 50 Ash trees in Meridian Township.In response to the close proximity of the beetle, a public meeting at Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road, was held Tuesday night to inform a large crowd of concerned residents about the latest news on the ash borer and eradication methods.
Event looks to build ecological awareness "Story Time on the Grand," will be hosted by The Mid-Michigan Environmental Action Council on Friday at 429 S.
Editor's note: This is the first in a series of articles profiling Lansing's six candidates for mayor. Lansing mayoral candidate Gerald Rowley doesn't have large lawn placards for his supporters to display.
Okemos - Kasie Sperry clutched her jump rope nervously as she waited with her mother for her turn to compete for tickets to see one of her favorite bands.
Construction might delay Lansing traffic Drivers should expect traffic delays beginning today when two Lansing streets close for railroad track crossing improvements. The northernmost westbound lane of Michigan Avenue just east of Pennsylvania Avenue will be expected to be closed for a week.
Wal-Mart opens doors to shoppers in OkemosBargain shoppers have another haven as of Wednesday morning when the Wal-Mart discount store in Okemos opened its doors to the public.The newest addition to the nationwide chain celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, attended by MSU athletic director Ron Mason and State Sen.
The East Lansing Police Department has eliminated two positions due to an unexpanding budget. A police officer and parking code enforcement supervisor position were cut because the department's $8-million budget could not grow to accommodate wage raises. "We've tried to absorb the changes without impact," East Lansing police Capt.
A recent survey of East Lansing shows student-resident relations are improving, and an overwhelming amount of residents rate the city as a nice place to live.