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Photos raise awareness of Falun Gong practitioners
Lansing - Troy resident Valerie Avore sat with her eyes closed Tuesday morning next to a large, colorful photo display.
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Class creates mural for kids
Lansing - When guests of bedroom eight at Ronald McDonald House of Mid-Michigan look out their window, they will no longer see a bleak concrete wall.
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Lansing airport offers services to customers
Capital City Airport in Lansing has opened an information center in its main terminal to assist travelers by informing them about flights, luggage, directions and community activities. Run by members of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, the resource will be available to the plane-bound public from 8:30 a.m.
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Budget of $3.1 billion could save fire station
Lansing - A $3.1 billion transportation budget for next year that could decide the fate of the campus fire station passed unanimously in the state Senate on Tuesday. The bill includes $7.4 million for fire protection grants.
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Magic exhibit soon to be displayed at museum
Lansing pays tribute to the work of deceased magician Harry Houdini with “Houdini: A Magician Among the Spirits.” The lineup of magic routines and community workshops will begin on Sept.
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Miller: State prepared for Nov. elections
The vote-counting controversies that clouded election results in Florida and Michigan in the past will have no place in the Nov.
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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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Health care leaders to discuss area insurance
Capital Area Health Alliance and Community Voices partners will hold a reception entitled, “Connecting Our Future to Health,” at 7:30 p.m.
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Web site provides database for books, authors of Michigan
The brainchild of collective efforts by three of Michigan’s leading library media organizations has finally taken shape in the form of a Web site.
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Volunteers needed for annual cancer march
The annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk at the State Capitol, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, will take place on Oct.
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State lawmakers to return to work, ready to face fire
Fire protection money and state budgetary issues will be at the forefront of discussion today when state lawmakers return to session at the state Capitol. After more than a month of summer recess, state Rep.
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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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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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Food supply still concerns
Concerns of agro-terrorism has given food awareness month a new meaning this year in light of the Sept.
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E.L. businesses bounce back after 9-11
The terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 generated a national economic slump and East Lansing businesses weren’t an exception.
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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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Green Party to hold E.L. meeting
MSU students will have a chance to “Go Green” tonight. The Capital Area Green Party of Michigan will have its organizational meeting at 6:30 p.m.