The Michigan State Police Emergency Management Division has collected reports from local communities detailing costs incurred following the August blackout that hit eight states and areas in Canada. A final report of all losses will be presented to Gov.
Summer isn't over yet for students in the East Lansing Public School District. Students, teachers and administrators were expected to return to classrooms today, but with construction continuing at East Lansing High School and MacDonald Middle School, school officials decided to delay the beginning of the school year by as much as two weeks. "We need safe and appropriate working conditions for the kids," East Lansing Superintendent Thomas Giblin said.
The days of lounging outside on the sofa are over for East Lansing residents. On Aug. 19, city council members prohibited the use of upholstered furniture to be placed outside.
Lansing - When Mayor Tony Benavides talks about Lansing, it's almost as if he's mayor of a small town.He knows neighborhoods, ordinances, city businesses and some citizens by name.
State lawmakers and East Lansing city officials are working together to solve the seemingly annual problem of fire department funding.
Armed with hammers and nails, Lysol and scrub brushes, more than 15 members and alumni of the Theta Delta Chi fraternity worked together to repair the chapter's house, which was found in disrepair by East Lansing housing inspectors in early July.
As a 20-something, Jim Cunningham ventured to Nigeria as a Peace Corps volunteer in the mid-1960s, furthering an interest in carpentry and sculpting under a local wood carver.
Internet users might see a reduction in the high number of solicitation e-mails, also known as spam, because of a new state law.The law, known as the Unsolicited Commercial E-mail Protection Act by the state House, requires bulk e-mailers to include the letters "ADV:" as the first four characters of all spam e-mails.The bill, introduced by Rep.
Lansing State Sen. Virg Bernero says he's ready to put on a new political hat. Less than a year into his four-year Senate term, the former state House representative and Ingham County commissioner said he is confident he'll win the race for Lansing mayor.
Understanding the practice of whole farm planning is the focus of a series of farm tours around the state of Michigan. Whole farm planning takes a holistic approach to the upkeep of a farm - dedicating time to areas such as soil quality and pest management. The first tour starts Aug.
Cell phones recycled, funds restore Old TownLansing's Old Town MainStreet is instituting a cell phone recycling program for collecting and redeploying used and unwanted cell phones. The generated funds will be used toward the nonprofit organization that works to revitalize Lansing's Old Town district. The Charitable Recycling Program of Bloomfield Hills is collaborating the program with Old Town MainStreet and will give money received from cell phone collection back to the establishment.
Habitat for Humanity Lansing has received an $80,000 grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis' Affordable Housing Program for aiding construction of homes in Greater Lansing. The grant money will go toward building materials and other expenses for eight Habitat Lansing homes, as well as helping to pave the way for three other homes not yet under construction. Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Denise Paquette said in a written statement that the funding will help to move 10 families out of substandard living conditions and into reasonably priced housing. In order to secure the grant money, Habitat for Humanity Lansing joined the National City Bank to apply to the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis.
The streets of Lansing neighborhoods were filled with residents and police officers on Tuesday evening as they gathered to join a nationwide effort to cut crime and make neighborhoods safer to live in.
Lansing - Ingham County voters will have to adapt to a new voting system as early as 2004, Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land said Monday.Land outlined plans for a uniform voting system for Michigan, which currently employs five different methods at the polls.
Editor's note: This is the last in a series of articles profiling Lansing's six candidates for mayor.Lansing - When Mayor Tony Benavides talks about Lansing, it's almost as if he's mayor of a small town.He knows neighborhoods, ordinances, city businesses and some citizens by name.
Editor's note: This is the last in a series of articles profiling Lansing's six candidates for mayor. Lansing - When Mayor Tony Benavides talks about Lansing, it's almost as if he's mayor of a small town. He knows neighborhoods, ordinances, city businesses and some citizens by name.
Nearly 75 veterans gathered Wednesday night for a ceremony to remember the Korean War. Organized by the East Lansing Historical Society in the Hannah Center, 819 Abbott Road., the memorial was held to reflect on the 50th anniversary of the cease-fire signing, which ended the war.
Farmers and agricultural enthusiasts can learn about topics ranging from soil compaction to drainage issues on Aug.
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.