Chocolate rabbits may not have been an Easter sellout, but retailers are expecting sales to pick up. Three out of every four Michigan retailers are projecting increased sales for April and June. Retailers are remaining positive, though March profits were not as high as expected, said Larry Meyer, president of the Michigan Retailers Association.
Outdoor sports enthusiasts will be asking the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to fish into their pockets. A $1 fee increase was accidentally charged to 5,000 fishing and turkey license holders. The extra fee has DNR Director K.
Sunsplash will be held Friday for greeks, MSU students and East Lansing residents. The event is from 3-9 p.m.
The Capital City Airport will begin looking for the next person to take the helm.A three-member search committee will hold its first meeting 4:30 p.m.
If a state Senate bill becomes law, minors will be more easily identified by their Michigan driver’s license or ID card. This bill, introduced by Sen.
A bill that passed the state House addresses having new teachers - about 5,000 per year - to be CPR-certified. State Rep.
Rep. Tony Stamas, R-Midland, would like to see a bill he sponsored concerning the right to deny Freedom of Information Act requests for student information reach the governor’s desk before the Legislature leaves on recess. The bill, which passed out of both chambers but returns to the House for approval of Senate changes, would attempt to decrease the mounds of unwanted solicitation that high school students have to sift through. “Parents and students need protection from that bombardment,” said Sen.
Small businesses can expect a business boom according to the Small Business Association of Michigan. The report, released last week, cited optimism in owners and a decreasing amount of good help as signs that businesses can expect more sales.“Sounds good to me,” said Ray Walsh, owner of Curious Book Shop, 307 E.
Lansing - The newest Democratic candidate in the secretary of state race announced his intentions to run Friday. State Board of Education member John Austin announced his intention to run for secretary of state - for the second time.
East Lansing city officials will debate a possible raise in parking fees tonight.The extra 10 cents per half-hour would pay for the entire parking system budget for the 2002-03 year.City officials say daytime parking numbers have fallen in the city while parking has remained stagnant in the evenings.Another factor are the debts new parking facilities have left the city.The Charles Street Garage totaled $12.5million in construction costs.
As some students walked heads-down to class Monday, Betty Wernette-Babian was dropping a small glass bottle down the side of the Farm Lane bridge.The MSU sanitarian pulled the yellow line up, complete with a new sample of yellowish Red Cedar River water.“It’s got a muddy appearance but that’s natural for this river,” she said.Wernette-Babian takes samples weekly in three places on the MSU campus - Farm Lane, Hagadorn Road and Kalamazoo Street - which are then sent to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality for E.
A proposal by three Michigan representatives would create a regional cooperative to help senior citizens purchase prescription medicines at lower cost. In a Wednesday press conference, Reps.
Lansing - Young couples who may have trouble finding enough money for a down payment on their first house soon could receive help from the federal government. A bill co-sponsored by U.S.
Capital Area Transportation Authority rates will increase for the fall semester in the
Earth Day Fest invaded Ann Street Plaza on Sunday to raise environmental consciousness in the East Lansing community. E-day, in its ninth year, was sponsored by the East Lansing PRIDE Team and East Lansing merchants. It raised an awareness of environmental concerns that generally are overlooked, showcased gadgets to improve health and materials on the proper way to recycle. Teri Parks, owner of Bohemian Barber, 223 M.A.C.
As 29-year-old Lisa Cano pushes a cart down the aisle of a Kroger supermarket, she sighs as she notices her brand of baby formula is not in stock.“I find this a lot with certain juices and cereals,” the mother of four said.
The Otto Community Health Center funding may now be restored, five months after the money was cut. An additional $24 million is included in the 2002-03 School Aid budget to fund Otto and 27 other Adolescent Health Program services.
Black Greek Week commences this weekend. The Black Greek Unity Party will be held at 9 p.m. Friday at IM Sports-West.
An East Lansing discussion of taxes and restaurant licenses has raised the question over the role of independent businesses in the city. During Tuesday’s city council meeting, council members discussed the possible denial of license renewal for six local businesses because of taxes delinquent as of last week. Since then, the list has dropped to three businesses - Domino’s Pizza, 966 Trowbridge Road; Famous Taco, 901 Trowbridge Road; and Sidestreet Deli of East Lansing, 605 E.
A package of bills designed to fight terrorism will officially become law Monday. The package defines the crime of terrorism in Michigan and sets penalties for any person involved, whether committing the crime, aiding the crime or impeding a law enforcement officer. State Sen.