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Kilwin's chocolate shop closes
Students craving sugary treats now have one less place to satisfy their sweet tooth.Kilwin's, 403 E.
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Winter offers icy reception
As students slowly migrated back onto campus, snow surrounded them. It wasn't exactly the remains of a blizzard, but its cold-and-icy return has stirred up bad memories for students. Some wondered if the weather was a tease or a warning - a test - or a sign of things to come.
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Benavides to fill Lansing mayor seat
Lansing - Tony Benavides will soon take over as mayor when current Mayor David Hollister leaves his term early to join Gov.
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Milk producers vote on ads
Michigan dairy producers will receive a ballot in the mail next week to vote on whether to continue a statewide marketing and educational program promoting milk.Public Act 232, which must be renewed every year, provides funding toward advertising dairy products and nutrition education in schools and throughout the state.
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Dept. stresses holiday safety
Christmas lights and decorations are filling Lansing homes with a glow, but if residents don't take precaution, the holiday lights could turn into a blazing fire.A fire safety demonstration held to kick off the Holiday "Safety First" program in Lansing demonstrated that message Thursday.The demonstration, held at the Lansing Fire Training Academy, 3015 Alpha St.
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Motorists should be cautious at the gas pump
Many pumping gas are too annoyed to wait outside for their tanks to fill as the weather gets colder.The Lansing Fire Department noticed a recent increase in the fueling of running vehicles while the drivers sat in their cars.
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Residents criticize fines, city's towing guidelines
Some residents in the Americana Apartments, 1128 Victor St., are waging war in the parking lot as they battle against the towing of their registered cars.And Anthropology junior Susie Cain is planning to take her fight to court next month.She says MAC's Towing company is being too overzealous by towing resident's cars.
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Area men will be remembered at WWII rededication
The 32 East Lansing men who died in World War II once laughed, learned and played within the walls of what is now the East Lansing Hannah Community Center.More than 60 years ago, the center was a school for hundreds of area children, including the 32 men.On Saturday, an honor roll with their names will be dedicated to the building that was once their classrooms, lunch areas and playground.The plaque, which previously hung in City Hall at 410 Abbott Road, will be rededicated at 2p.m.
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Budget cuts might close Listening Ear
Helping hands might need to be tightfisted this year.With state budget cuts on the horizon, the Listening Ear Crisis and Intervention Center, 1017 E.
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E.L., 'U' prepare for expected budget cuts
The long battle to protect MSU's fire station may have been in vain.State lawmakers face a tough decision today as they are handed an executive order that would cut about $470 million from the state's current budget - a move that would likely harm cities such as East Lansing, which stands to lose between $200,000 and $400,000.In September, Gov.
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Winter weather greeted by chili competition, festivities
East Lansing is welcoming the cold weather with a hot chili contest and other free activities to greet the holiday season this weekend.The East Lansing Winter Festival and Chili Cook-Off will take place from 1-5 p.m.
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$470M expected in budget cuts Thursday
Gov. John Engler is expected to sign an executive order Thursday with intentions of balancing the state's $400 million budget deficit.Though it has not been officially stated by the governor, many lawmakers say they anticipate cuts in higher education funding, revenue sharing and state government funding.The executive order is expected to cut about $470 million from the current year's budget, including between 1 to 5 percent cuts in grants for universities."The talk is that higher education and revenue sharing will be on the cutting table as well as some other state government funding," said state Rep.
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Apartments add amenities to compete with new facilities
Landlords are feeling the crunch to renovate in order to keep up with a series of brand new apartments billowing into East Lansing.
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City to seek higher liquor fines
East Lansing City Manager Ted Staton will attempt to convince the Michigan Liquor Control Commission today to raise fines for liquor law violations.Staton, who will be supported at the meeting by the East Lansing Police Department, said the city is concerned that fines ranging from $100 to $300 for violations will not deter possible future offenses.The public hearing will take place at 11:30 a.m.
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Bill aims to block telemarketers
Like many MSU students and others, Heather Johnson hates when her phone rings while she's eating dinner and a telemarketer is on the other end peddling a product."I think they're rude and unnecessary," the nursing senior said.
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City to offer free downtown parking during holidays
The city of East Lansing is attempting to take a small slice of holiday stress away this season, offering free downtown parking from Dec.
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Council to discuss Red Cedar overflow tank
A sewer retention tank could appear along the banks of the Red Cedar River if the East Lansing City Council approves its construction tonight. The council will vote on completing the third stage of a sewer-overflow control plan at its 7:30 p.m.
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Toy program helps area children
Lansing - Donating an unwrapped toy to the Lansing-area Toys for Tots program might make an area child's holiday a little brighter. With the community's help, U.S.
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Special sales promote early holiday shopping
Delta Twp. - Holiday promotions began early and are still going strong with only 22 shopping days remaining until Christmas.
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Chili cook-off, contests, activities planned for Sunday
The East Lansing Winter Festival and Chili Cook-Off will take place from 1-5 p.m. Sunday at the Marriott Hotel and Ann Street Plaza.