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Road work continues near newly built mall

Eastwood Towne Center customers are advised to be patient as road construction on Lake Lansing Road continues. John Midgley, Ingham County Road Commission managing director, said in a statement Monday that motorists should expect increased traffic caused by the opening of the center on Lake Lansing Road near U.S.

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E.L. eateries offer more options

The increased number of eateries in downtown East Lansing gives education sophomore Sarah Maurer and her friends a lot of choices and reasons to venture to town, she says. “There is a good variety of downtown restaurants that are accessible to the students,” she said, adding that they like to spice things up by visiting several places while getting to know the area better.

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Walk celebrates recovery from alcohol, drugs

Lansing - Thousands gathered with their children, spouses, pets and therapists at the state Capitol on Saturday morning to celebrate their independence from alcohol and drugs. Rob Coates drove from his home in Grand Rapids to join the “Celebrate Recovery II” walk in Lansing.

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Greek grill-off raises money for kids

The aroma of charcoal and barbecue sauce drifted from 13 grills in the center of Valley Court Field on Sunday for a greek competition to benefit an Ingham County advocacy group.Thirteen fraternities and sororities selected a theme and grilled up their best dishes in an effort to win a new grill for their house.

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Greens look to U for support

About 40 people, including MSU and high school students, senior citizens and a baby attended the Capital Area Green Party of Michigan meeting last week.The party, hoping to generate enough support to create a buzz on campus, unveiled plans for the election season which include passing out Green Party literature at MSU football games and becoming involved in community events.Party officials say their stance on education, drug laws and environmental issues parallel the beliefs of many MSU students.Several students at the meeting said they weren’t sure if they’ll vote for the party in November, but that they like the message of choice the party brings.“I kind of know a little about the Green Party, but not a lot,” said journalism senior Carolyn Sageman, adding that she’ll “more than likely” vote for the party in November.

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Clinton urges Granholm vote

Detroit - Two cars packed with excited, politically fueled MSU students headed east down Interstate 96 Friday to further support the Democratic ticket for the Nov.

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Terrorism laws are in effect

Nearly two dozen state laws were implemented as a result of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, and more could be on the way, according to lawmakers.The most hard-hitting package of rules went into effect in April, when the Michigan Anti-Terrorism Act was signed by the governor.The laws lend a definition to terrorism, seize the assets of terrorist networks and punish those who aid terrorists.

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Lansing remembers 9-11 with memorials

Lansing - Ray’n Baker smoothed her handmade white “God Bless the U.S.A.” T-shirt, grabbed her camera and snapped a photo of the piece of twisted metal from the World Trade Center in Wentworth Park on Wednesday.Baker, a senior at Lansing Catholic Central High School, said the Lansing area planned the perfect balance of Sept.