If you're looking for an opportunity to give back to your community, Fran Cook wants you. Cook, founder of the tutor and mentoring program at the Catholic Social Services St.
The weekend's sudden change in weather brought a community outside, many converging in downtown East Lansing.As if a cloud was removed from over East Lansing, retailers welcomed a mass of walk-in traffic and attribute it to the better weather.Bryan Spratt, assistant manager of Steve & Barry's University Sportswear, 515 E.
East Lansing residents living in single-family zones will have to wait six months to apply for a rental license and might permanently lose the opportunity to rent out their houses.East Lansing City Council unanimously approved a temporary moratorium, which puts a halt on rental licenses in single-family zones.The council also approved and set a public hearing for Tuesday to discuss permanently stopping residents from applying for rental licenses in those zones."I think it will be well received," Mayor Mark Meadows said.
The Ingham County assistant prosecutor accused of being involved in a scheme to illegally obtain a cat from a shelter has been fired, Ingham County Prosecutor Stuart Dunnings III said Wednesday.Allie Phillips, who worked in the family division of the office, was accused along with two others by county animal officials of illegally obtaining a cat Feb.
A state Senate resolution supporting President Bush's unilateral military action against Iraq passed Tuesday, but was met with considerable resistance from Democrats.All 21 Republicans in the Senate supported the resolution while 11 Democrats voted against it.Sen.
In reaction to looming war in Iraq, Gov. Jennifer Granholm said there is no indication Michigan faces security threats. "As hope for a peaceful solution fades and anxieties rise, we want to send a very clear message to all of our citizens," she said.
Although the East Lansing School Board delayed approving a $4.2-million cut to the district's budget Monday, teacher union representatives said a longer wait is necessary. "I think the school board is still in a rush," Michigan Education Association spokesman Mike McEachern said.
The location won't be the only new thing about Jason Lantrip's vintage clothing store in April.The owner of downtown East Lansing's Scavenger Hunt, 321 E.
As a war with Iraq becomes imminent, consumers can anticipate gas prices on the home front to take a hit.According to the AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report, the average price for a gallon of unleaded self-serve gas in Michigan was $1.76 on Monday.That figure is a significant increase over prices from the same period last year: Michigan's average gasoline price during March 2002 was $1.29.AAA spokesman Jim Rink said the current spike in gas prices is a sure sign the driving public is paying close attention to actions abroad before heading to the pumps."Based on past history, the public's general reaction to any military action causes prices to increase," he said.
The arraignment of the man charged with lying to federal authorities about misusing more than $400,000 in federal research grant money has been adjourned until Monday, so the man's lawyer can prepare for the date, Assistant United States Attorney Lloyd Meyer said. Scott Matthew Doree, a former microbiology graduate student, has been accused of making false statements to FBI agents, mail fraud and misapplication of fraudulently obtaining federal funds. Steven Scharg, Doree's attorney from Detroit, submitted the request. Doree will appear in court at 2 p.m.
The smell of Indian food cooking wafted through the Hannah Community Center on Saturday as Veena Mandrekar put on an demonstration for people attending a bazaar, the first of many India Week festivities. "The idea is to get people to learn about other cultures and get people exposed to them as well," the East Lansing resident said. Four rooms at the center, 819 Abbott Road, were used for different activities ranging from vendors selling Indian clothes and jewelry to a slide show on India.
East Lansing officials might put a halt on rental licenses in single-family zones during its 7:30 p.m.
Ingham County Prosecutor Stuart Dunnings III said he will decide today whether to reinstate an assistant prosecutor after she was suspended among allegations she obtained property by false pretenses.Allie Phillips, who has worked in the prosecutor's office for about six years, was suspended Feb.
Lansing - Signs reading "Fight Greed, Not War" were held high next to signs saying "Invade Iraq Now" as anti-war demonstrators rallying for peace on Saturday were met at the Capitol by counter-protesters supporting the war in Iraq. More than 150 people gathered in front of Steve & Barry's University Sportswear, 515 E.Grand River Ave., at 7 p.m.
A legislative organization to protect the rights of Michigan hunters, anglers and trappers held its first meeting last week. The Michigan Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus has 87 members in the Michigan House and Senate, making it one of the largest bi-partisan caucuses in the Legislature. Outdoor recreation, whether it be hunting, fishing or trapping, is essential to Michigan's economy, Sen.
Lansing - Students whispered "the mayor is here" and "look, it's the mayor" as Tony Benavides walked into a classroom at Gunnisonville Elementary School.
Negotiations extended discussions between Amtrak and state officials, bringing a resolution a step closer to becoming a reality, officials announced Thursday. Officials from the financially strapped railway service, representatives from the Michigan Department of Transportation and Gov.
As Rhode Island and Pennsylvania lawmakers have proposed a tax-incentive plan to encourage businesses to install fire sprinklers in more buildings, local officials say the move for Michigan may be too costly in the midst of a budget crisis. Bob Cushman, a survivor from the Feb.
Negotiations between Amtrak officials and Michigan Department of Transportation representatives remain at a standstill after nearly a month, but renewed discussions continue today, officials announced Wednesday.Amtrak officials will meet with transportation officials and representatives from Gov.
The Great Lakes water usage controversy will continue to be an issue for Michigan farmers as they enter the 2003 growing season.