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Senate hopefuls tackle issues before Nov. vote
Lansing - Virg Bernero, D-Lansing, and Paul DeWeese, R-Williamston, have some things in common. But on Nov.
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Oct. 7 is final day to register to vote
The final day to register to vote in the Nov. 5 elections is Monday.Voter registration requires voters to be a U.S.
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Road work ongoing
Motorists who wish to travel on South Harrison Avenue must find alternate routes for the next two weeks.South Harrison Avenue, between Trowbridge Road and Mount Hope Road, are closed to repair the railroad crossings of Canadian National Railroad and CSX Railroad.Traffic will be detoured around the construction area through Mount Hope Road, Farm Lane, Wilson and Trowbridge roads.
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Car wash planned
The East Lansing High School bands and orchestras will hold its 13th annual fund-raiser car wash Saturday at MacDonald Middle School, 1601 Burcham Drive.The car wash is the band’s largest fund-raising event of the year.
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Report says Michigan kids show strong characteristics
A majority of Michigan’s youth demonstrate positive attributes such as integrity and personal strength against peer pressure and motivation, according to a survey released by the MSU Department of Family and Child Ecology on Tuesday.
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Response to ban varied
A policy implemented Tuesday by Lansing Community College designed to stop smoking on campus was greeted with a mixed reaction from students and staff. The policy follows a train of LCC non smoking measures that began with a smoking restriction inside campus buildings in 2000, said college spokeswoman Ruth Borger. The new measure restricts smoking on the sidewalks and grounds of the campus, excluding public sidewalks and areas not owned by the college.
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Rogers set for election, boasts success
It’s been a busy two years for Mike Rogers. Since the Brighton Republican won the closest congressional race in 2000 almost 40,000 people have sought assistance in his office.
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State gets $19.8 million for reducing abortions
When confronted with the topic of abortion, psychology junior Beth Kwapis is confident she’ll respect the decisions of others - without the help of her government.“You have to let it be legal and let people choose what they want,” Kwapis said.
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Coordinator to council: Drinking on decline
An MSU health coordinator says alcohol use among students has decreased from previous years.Jasmine Greenamyer, health education coordinator for Olin Health Center, said an MSU study showed 25 percent of MSU students have not drank in the last month and 66 percent of students consumed five or fewer alcoholic beverages the last time they drank.
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E.L. to explore international program
East Lansing Public Schools has joined with MSU to investigate the possibility of bringing an international twist to an elementary school via an International Baccalaureate primary program. The program stresses a multicultural education within an elementary school environment.
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Month marks Hispanic influence
Lansing - Diana Lopez strolled through the Cristo Rey Parish Church basement, hugging friends as she chatted in smooth transitions from Spanish to English. Lopez, a health program assistant for the Ingham County Health Department, helped with translation at the Annual Hispanic Health Fair on Saturday at the 201 W.
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Festival exhibits U.S. heritage
Lansing - Nora Richmond waved at the oxen cart packed with giggling children as she smoothed the folds of her crimson hoop skirt.“That’s my sister’s team of oxen,” the 13-year-old Leslie resident said, pointing to the two cattle pulling the children.Richmond, who made her nine-panel hoop skirt by hand, was one of hundreds of volunteers at the Woldumar Nature Center’s American Heritage Festival 2002 demonstrating aspects of American history last weekend.Richmond, who demonstrated pioneer life in early America, said she loved the variety of displays - including Civil War demonstrations, Native American artifacts, a giant model train display, music and dance performances, food samples and animals.The festival was held at the 188-acre educational nature center, 5739 OldLansing Road, and offered snippets of life from 1700 to the early 1900s.“People can come here and find a representation of their past,” Woldumar executive director Lori McSweeney said.
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LCC discusses smoking
Officials from Lansing Community College addressed the school’s new smoking policy during the weekend. The policy, which restricts smoking to designated areas, was initiated to create a smoke-free campus for the fall semester. Smoking between buildings and near building entrances has been prohibited as a result of numerous complaints from nonsmoking students and staff who wish to promote a healthy campus. The policy is not intended for and will not be enforced on public streets.
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Road work planned
Those who commute from suburban communities to downtown Detroit will appreciate that about $400 million was granted to Wayne, Oakland, Macomb and St.
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City sponsors free film showings
East Lansing hosted the Parking Ramp Picture Show on Friday night, a double dose of free movies atop the Division Street Parking Ramp roof.
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Parks and Recreation photo deadline Nov. 4
Meridian Township Parks & Recreation is inviting all ages to take part in the 2002 Focus on Meridian Parks Annual Photography Contest.
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Meridian bikers to go 3 miles on area trails
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.
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Ingham County prepares plan to inform of West Nile virus
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.
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Fraternities help police monitor parties
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.
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Holiday jobs not promising
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.