Families are being encouraged to ride their bikes through Meridian Township parks on Sunday. The activity, sponsored by Meridian Township Parks & Recreation, is $2 per person, or $5 per family.
In the wake of three confirmed West Nile virus deaths of Michigan residents in the past two days, Ingham County health officials announced a plan to educate those who might be at risk for contracting the virus. Ingham County Health Department director Bruce Bragg outlined the county’s initiatives to educate those most susceptible to contracting the virus, which is carried by infected mosquitoes.
MSU fraternity members say they hope assisting police in patroling greek parties this weekend will yield the same results as when they kicked off policing efforts last weekend - no issued violations.
Michigan retailers will limit holiday hiring this year, according to a study released this week. The Michigan Retail Index, a monthly report of Michigan’s retail activity, found 64 percent of retailers believe the holiday labor pool will be larger this year than it was last year.
A fund-raising barbecue will be held by the Boys & Girls Club of Lansing and Jerk Me Ribs on Oct.
Outside, there’s mounds of dirt and hardly any grass. Inside, white, powdery dust from the new walls can be seen on the stairs.
Michigan chapters of the Red Hat Society will hold its annual “Fun Fest” convention Oct.
The Flying Rhino Cycling Club will present its fall “Back 40 Challenge” bicycle tour on Oct.
A proposal that would grant state employees the power to collectively bargain for better benefits has drawn attention from both major parties.Republicans and Democrats have pitted themselves against each other, debating what impact the proposal could have on the state.
Devouring the competition has put STA Travel on the map.Council Travel filed for bankruptcy in February, and STA Travel acquired the assets from its main competitor in April.
While the candidates for state representative for the 69th District stand in agreement on many issues, there are some cases in which they recognize each other as glaring opposites. On Nov.
State Sen. Dianne Byrum, D-Onondaga, and Secretary of State candidate Melvin Butch Hollowell unveiled the Michigan Blue Print for Election Reform on Wednesday in Lansing after discussions on the need for election reform in the state. Much of the planning sprang from the Michigan Task Force on Voting Reform, a report convened by Byrum after troubles in the 2000 elections. The blue print reform stresses additional training for individuals involved in election administration, quarterly training sessions with local clerks, a comprehensive review of election procedures and expanded public access to the qualified voter file. Emily Buckler
Michiganians looking to vote a straight-party ticket could be in for a surprise when they enter the voting booth next year.A proposal on November’s ballot asks voters to decide whether to continue the 110-year-old tradition of allowing people to choose all candidates of a single party with one swift ballot punch.
Okemos - MSU alumna Julie Rose stood in front of a table of young children and their parents, waiting for the right moment to begin the day’s lesson. “OK,” she said as the group of children finally settled into their seats, “today we’re going to talk about people and art.” Rose teaches Preschool Picassos, a nature art class for 3- to 6-year-olds at Harris Nature Center in Okemos.
A second dead snowy owl at Potter Park Zoo was infected with the West Nile virus, veterinarians from Cornell University confirmed Tuesday. Gerald Brady, director of Potter Park Zoo, 1301 S.
Lansing - Hundreds of local businesses flaunted their wares at the 15th annual 2002 Lansing Business Expo on Tuesday.The event took place at the Lansing Center, 333 E.
With only two days remaining before the Michigan Legislature adjourns for six weeks, three bills promoting reform of mandatory minimum drug sentencing are hovering over a deadline.The Legislature will meet again after the Nov.
Union protesters outside the Brookfield Shell gas station say they have something to argue about - East Lansing-area jobs are going to out-of-town workers. “The sign says it all,” said Jason Gailey, organizer of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 9 Michigan, pointing to a placard that union picketers carry.
Lansing - Six-year-old Carla Jones furrowed her brow as she concentrated on the gumdrop-and-toothpick molecule in her hands. “I like these stick things,” she said, holding up a mangled oxygen molecule. But her favorite activity at the Impression 5 Science Center’s Super Saturday was making giant bubbles. “I made big ol’ circles,” she said, stretching her arms as wide as she could.
Rep. Michael Murphy is plotting his path to become chief of the state’s House Democrats by the end of the year. The Lansing lawmaker said Monday that he plans to run for a leadership position in his party’s caucus after the November elections.