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Charities begin anniversary house construction
The Habitat for Humanity/Lansing will be breaking ground on its 15th anniversary project, “The House that Lansing Built,” at 6 p.m.
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Local reps introduce pipeline bill
Lansing - Pipeline companies will have to pay more to transport gas through Michigan if legislation proposed by lawmakers passes. The two bills, introduced by state Reps.
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Lansing Center to hold annual housing expo
The fourth annual Michigan Conference on Affordable Housing breaks ground June 10 at the Lansing Center, 333 E.
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Hospital hosts golf clinic to aid rehabilitation
Lansing’s Sparrow Hospital’s Golf Clinic will tee off June 11 to July 25.Anyone with a physical disability and an interest in learning to play golf or improve their game is welcome.The event will be from 10:15 a.m.
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Chili cook-off benefits charity
Lansing - Some of it’s red, some it’s beige, and some is green. Some of it’s chunky, some of it’s thin, and some is right in the middle.
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Picnic honors working women of World War II
The Michigan Women’s Historical Center and Hall of Fame, 213 West Main St., Lansing, will hold the 18th annual Picnic on the Lawn on June 13.The theme is “Rosie the Riveter” which coincides with its new exhibit “A Few Good Women: The Role of Women in the Military during the Second World War.”The picnic will pay homage to Michigan’s “Rosies,” women who worked in the war industry plants of World War II.
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Bill could increase sex education
Joy Whitten believes it’s time for the state to do away with the antiquated laws regarding sex education.“When teens are given honest information, they make more responsible choices,” said Whitten, community specialist for the Planned Parenthood Mid-Michigan Alliance.
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Chili cook-off to offer mouth-watering fun
Spicy servings of chili will bubble and make mouths water during Friday’s 2002 Down-By-The-River Chili Cook-Off . The event will feature more than 40varieties of chili supplied by different restaurants and organizations.
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Riders seek repeal of helmet law
Thirty states have no laws regarding motorcycle helmets, and some Michigan riders think the state should become 31.“We’re the minority,” said Chip Ashton, treasurer of American Bikers Aimed Toward Education of Michigan.
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Proposal: Keep dogs on leash or pay the penalty
Lansing - The city council is expected to vote on a proposed addition to its nuisance ordinance Monday. If the ordinance passes, dog owners may find it bigger than just a nuisance. Critics say the addition, which would make unleashed dogs a public nuisance, could punish responsible dog owners with fines of up to $500 and up to 90 days in jail. But the city would issue a warning before the fines are given. Lansing resident Pete Bosheff said the proposed ordinance is too restrictive. “I’m a former breeder and have been a vet technician for a long time,” he said.
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Weakest Link looks for talent in Lansing
Lansing - When the number 67 was called, Ken Pierce stood up to introduce himself to the crowd. “My name’s Ken, I’m a safety consultant and a recovering anorexic,” the stocky Grand Ledge resident announced to erupting laughter. Pierce was one of 83 Michiganians who showed up at 9 a.m.
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Legislature talks tongue splitting
Opinions are divided on whether people should be allowed to split their tongues. Tongue splitting, a procedure that separates the tongue into two separate parts, may not be allowed under legislation sponsored by State Rep.
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Candidate put on primary ballot
Lansing - An Ingham County Circuit Court judge on Friday allowed city council hopeful Kathy Pelleran to be placed on the August primary ballot. Pelleran originally couldn’t be placed on the ballot because she turned in an outdated candidacy form, which she obtained from the city’s Web site. Judge James Giddings ruled Pelleran’s name should be put on the ballot and gave her until 4 p.m.
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Public sex offenders registry challenged
A sex offender registry might not be available in Michigan if the U.S. Supreme Court upholds a Connecticut court decision.Last month, the Supreme Court said it would hear an appeal from Connecticut, where a federal judge got rid of the state’s sex offender registry last year.
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Study: State ranks 15 in tax revenues
“Taxes, like death, are inevitable,” is the opening line in Charles Ballard’s tax study on Michigan, titled “Michigan’s Tax Climate: A New Perspective.” But the MSU economics professor’s report shows the climate for taxes might be stormier than some expected. “One thing that surprised at least some people was that there’s been a lot of attention paid to the reductions in taxes in the (Gov.
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Bad weather hurts parade attendance
Shortly before Saturday’s Memorial Day parade began a brief shower passed through the area, making the already cool conditions difficult for veterans, families and children to brave the weather and celebrate the holiday.But not everyone thought the weather was a foe in bringing people out to watch the colorful floats and marching music.David Jones, a drum major for the Everett High School Marching Band, said the cold temperatures were not the main problem.“It wasn’t too cold,” the 16-year-old said, “but at the beginning it started to rain.”Jones also said there were fewer people in the crowd this year.Still, an estimated 300 people came to wave and cheer for the bands and local veterans as they marched south along Capitol Avenue.People covered with blankets sat along the sidewalks cheering and clapping.
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Themed inn comes to E.L.
The wild goose chase for a bed and breakfast in East Lansing came to an end when the Wild Goose Inn opened on May 19.
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Anti-drug campaign takes new approach
Thomas Emery believes the advertising campaign linking drug use and terrorism is just another in a long line of ineffective anti-drug efforts.“It’s been drummed in our heads for so long,” the criminal justice senior said.
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Candidate files complaint for ballot omission
Kathy Pelleran filed the complaint in Ingham County Circuit Court because she was told she cannot have her name put on the ballot because she turned in an out-of-date application she downloaded and printed from the city’s Web site.Pelleran, a Lansing Community College trustee and state director of Fight Crime: Invest in Kids, said she isn’t trying to blame anyone, she just wants to fix the situation.“It’s not personal,” she said.
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Dems request advice
Two Democratic legislators proposed Wednesday that an outside credit counselor be brought in to remedy Michigan’s budget shortfall.House Democratic Leader Rep.