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MICHIGAN

Amtrak seeks funding

Amtrak officials and state Department of Transportation representatives are still trying to reach an agreement to renew the railway system's contract with the state, officials announced Tuesday.Both sides met Tuesday afternoon at the Michigan Department of Transportation's headquarters in the State Transportation Building in Lansing, 425 W.

MICHIGAN

Amtrack meets with Michigan

Amtrak officials will meet with Michigan Department of Transportation representatives today to renew a contract with the state and potentially gain additional funding for railway services. Amtrak's contract with the state expires March 31.

MICHIGAN

School board talks budget

"We are meeting to figure out where we go from here," she said. The closing of Spartan Village Elementary School, eliminating the East Lansing high school alternative program and the restructuring of the district will be discussed at 7 p.m.

MICHIGAN

President resigns after scandal

Brian Charlton
February 4, 2003

Capital Area United Way President Bob Berning resigned Monday as the Board of Directors voted to change leadership in the aftermath of the $1.88 million embezzlement scandal."The board of directors voted to accept Bob Berning's resignation," Board Chairman Tom Chirgwin said.

MICHIGAN

Amtrak officials discuss funding

East Lansing's railway services may get back on track sooner than expected, officials announced last week. Amtrak railway operators will meet with the state Department of Transportation officials Tuesday to discuss the possibility of increasing annual funding by about $2.2 million. Amtrak provides intercity services to more than 500 communities in the United States. David Johnson, an Okemos resident, organized a protest rally last month.

MICHIGAN

Fish featured at new restaurant

A new restaurant called Sansu will be opening the first week of February, giving East Lansing residents a different place to dine on Japanese cuisine. The restaurant located at 4750 S.

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Postal service hopes classes will prevent identity theft

Those wanting to learn how to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft can do so at 1 p.m. Monday at the community room in the MSU Department of Police and Public Safety Building.Cheryl Smith from the Detroit division of the Postal Inspection Service will be talking about the topic, which is cited as the leading consumer scam perpetrated in the United States.For more information contact Mike Lee, customer relations coordinator for the U.S.

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Hannah center celebrates birthday

Brian Charlton
January 30, 2003

Students cruising down Abbott Road are encouraged to drop in for citywide birthday bash. The East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road, will celebrate its first birthday on Saturday from 1-4 p.m.

MICHIGAN

'U' disappointed E.L. school may close

Brian Charlton
January 30, 2003

A jewel on MSU's campus could soon be buried.The closure of Spartan Village Elementary School is included in a 25-point plan announced Monday by East Lansing Public Schools Superintendent Tom Giblin which he hopes will help the district overcome a projected $4.2-million shortfall next year.