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Campaigners attempt to block Canadian trash
Democrat lawmakers and environmentalists hope stopping imported trash from other states and Canada will continue to gain support.
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Officials postpone development request
The East Lansing Planning Commission postponed a request from Gillespie Development & Management to build a $20 million housing development in the Northern Tier at its Wednesday meeting. Plans for the complex, called The Beaumont, were introduced to the commission about two weeks ago. The 40-acre community would be built on Coleman Road near Crossing Place Apartments, 3636 Coleman Road in Bath Township, and offer 448 apartments and town houses.
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Sculptures attract newcomers
Lansing-Visitors to downtown Lansing have five days left to see a series of lifelike sculptures that have decorated Washington Square and Michigan Avenue streets since June. The second annual "Sculpture in the Streets" exhibit, sponsored by Principal Shopping District, features twenty bronze sculptures crafted by artist J.
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Virus infects DTN network
For students living in apartments owned by DTN Management, logging onto the Internet has been anything but easy.DTN-owned properties were no exception to one of the latest computer viruses to hit the nation - the Msblast worm, also known as "blaster." On Tuesday, it caused a complete shutdown of DTN's computer network, affecting about 14 complexes and 1,200 students. The virus had slowed down the MSU campus computer network, which is still experiencing minor problems.
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Student pleads guilty to false police report
The MSU student who said she was sexually assaulted in East Lansing last month has pleaded guilty to filing a false police report.Jenna King, 19, could face a maximum penalty of 93 days in jail and $500 in fines when she is sentenced Sept.
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Listening Ear to offer new support group for sexual assault survivors
The Listening Ear Crisis Intervention Center will offer a support group for survivors of sexual assault this September.Tamika Payne, a staff coordinator for the center, said the initiative for the group rose from the absence of support groups in East Lansing.
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United Way begins funding campaign
Despite last year's $2 million embezzlement scandal, the Capital Area United Way has kicked off its 2003 fund-raising campaign successfully, organization leaders said. The campaign officially began Monday and with early contributors including Fifth Third Bank, the nonprofit organization is already on schedule to meet or exceed the $6.9 million raised last year. The number of pledges from Fifth Third Bank rose 14 percent this year with a 59-percent increase in total dollars raised, said Jim Paul, the bank's vice president regional manager.
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City council debates name for 6-acre park
The name of a six-acre piece of land on the Lansing River Trail will depend on city councilmembers' definition of memorial. "A park should be named after someone who did something great for the community and someone the people remember and respect," Lansing resident Darnell Oldham Sr.
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Theta Delta Chi granted extension for repairs
After facing condemnation from East Lansing officials over the summer, the members of Theta Delta Chi were granted a one-month extension to finish repairs on their house.Members have been meeting since July to fix up the house, 139 Bailey St., after it was found in violation of East Lansing housing codes."They have been making excellent progress, however, there are still some more minor things to take care of," said Jean Golden, East Lansing deputy city manager.
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More shops to open at Chandler Crossing
East Lansing residents who live miles from downtown will soon be able to enjoy the services of a Laundromat, grocery store and many other businesses just around the corner. The Chandler Crossing Retail Center, 16800 S.
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Bookstores lure students for shopping
While trying to enjoy a slice of free pizza, Dana High attempted to balance a stack of books, hold onto a box of free samples and look for her other class requirements. The zoology sophomore was one of hundreds of students wandering around the city this weekend searching for books and enjoying free promotions.
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Rogers to meet with McPherson on Iraq trip
After nearly four months of attempting to rebuild the Iraqi economy, MSU President M. Peter McPherson might see a familiar face this week. U.S.
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Celebration welcomes residents
A popcorn machine, Apples the clown , ice cream treats and kangaroo bags filled Spartan Village's pavilion Sunday afternoon to welcome new and returning residents to the complex.
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Area river safe after sewage leaks
Lansing area rivers are safe after more than 2 million gallons of raw sewage spewed into the Red Cedar River Aug.
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Soccer complex adds walkways, seating
Improvements to the East Lansing Soccer Complex, 3001 Abbott Road, continue to develop with the help of a community-based fundraising drive.
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State compiles list of blackout losses
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.
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E.L. schools might delay start dates by 2 weeks
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.
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City Council bans outdoor sofas
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.
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Candidate: knows people, businesses
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.
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State works to find funding for campus firefighters
State lawmakers and East Lansing city officials are working together to solve the seemingly annual problem of fire department funding.