Unlike most other fifth-graders, Lizzy McDonald didn’t sleep in Saturday. She woke up early, shimmied into a bright yellow rain poncho and volunteered at East Lansing’s seventh annual Project Pride.“My mom and me did this last year,” 11-year-old McDonald said.
Two-year-old Elaine Loomis has learned the breast stroke and blown up her floaties. And she was ready for the opening of the East Lansing Aquatic Center, 6400 Abbott Road, on Thursday. “I want to go swimming,” she said, staring at the pool in her bathing suit and floaties, waiting for the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
East Lansing residents may not have to break out their sunscreen for the expected cool weather today, but they can put on bathing suits and get ready to have fun at East Lansing’s newest attraction. The Aquatic Center, 6400 Abbott Road, will celebrate its grand opening at 5 p.m.
Nick Bofferding wishes he had discovered Sparty’s Coney Island sooner.The mechanical engineering senior said he is very disappointed the restaurant, 1127 E.
Bryce Miller knew his older brother didn’t need a lavish introduction - so he kept it simple.“That’s my brother Ryan and - um - so yeah,” he said before handing the microphone over to MSU hockey’s superstar goaltender, Ryan Miller.
Concerts, weight loss, high-paying jobs and a great new club opening. Walking down a city street, most people take the postings on telephone poles and buildings for granted.But they may not be there much longer.
East Lansing and Lansing Township are embarking on a new partnership.East Lansing will be providing the sewer services to the new 190-acre Eastwood Towne Center retail complex, which includes an 18-screen theater, on the northwest corner of Lake Lansing Road and U.S.
Two-year-old Gabby Kindig smiled when her mother, Barb Kindig, told her they were looking at a baby scimitar-horned oryx. “A baby,” Gabby Kindig said. The scimitar-horned oryx are a new exhibit at Potter Park Zoo, 1301 S.
Michigan’s zero-tolerance laws could soon get more intolerant because of legislation passed by the state House of Representatives last Wednesday. The bill would force youths convicted of multiple underage alcohol violations to complete substance abuse programs or spend up to 90 days in jail or juvenile detention centers, in addition to existing fines and penalties. “It’s not really harsher,” said state Rep.
U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers will honor MSU hockey player Ryan Miller with an award of congressional recognition today at MacDonald Middle School, 1601 Burcham Drive.The junior goaltender will accept the prize in front of eighth-graders, including his younger brother, Bryce Miller.“We’re both pretty excited,” Miller said.
Michigan motorists may soon be able to support pregnancy centers via their back bumpers, but only if the centers don’t counsel patients on abortion. Two Republican lawmakers, state Sen.
Former state Sen. David Jaye isn’t letting being unemployed get him down.“I am trying to get my life back together by doing things for my family,” the Washington Township Republican said.Jaye was expelled from the Senate on Thursday by his colleagues, who voted 33-2 to oust him.
A new East Lansing store will soon be here to pump you up.A General Nutrition Center is scheduled to open June 9 at 217 E.
With the holiday driving season in full tilt, police officers all over Michigan and the United States are gearing up for a strict implementation of the “Click it or Ticket” campaign.“My advice would be if you see a police officer, make sure you’re wearing your seat belt,” Ingham County Sheriff Gene Wriggelsworth said.
Winter energy bills might not be such a shock with a budget plan.Consumers Energy introduced its Budget Plan this month for customers who didn’t like seeing high heating bills in the winter.The plan would take a customer’s annual energy cost and divide it into 12 equal payments.“The benefit for the customer is instead of seeing very high bills in the winter, it spreads it out over the warmer months so they don’t have any surprises,” said Jeff Holyfield, Consumers Energy spokesman.The typical customer will see a monthly budget of about $80, which Holyfield said is based on past energy usage and gas prices.Last year, 22 percent of Consumers Energy’s natural gas customers were on the Budget Plan and more are expected to enroll this year.“Nobody likes surprises with their budgets, and most students have to keep houses year-round,” Holyfield said.
Looking for free fun? The Ingham County Parks Department is sponsoring the second annual Memorial Day - Free Day at the Parks on Monday.
Residents still have time to shop for new bathing suits for East Lansing’s Aquatic Center after cooler-than-usual weather pushed back its grand opening. The center, 6400 Abbott Road, was approved by residents in November 1998 as part of a $3.5 million bond. The park was supposed to open Saturday, but weather is expected to be in the 60s with scattered showers, and chemical balancing of the pools still needs to be completed. The new opening is scheduled for 5 p.m.
In the page 3 story “Lansing locals seek ward position,” (SN 5/17) Lester Stone was left out. Stone, 50, has been pastor at Friendship Baptist Church, 925 W.
LANSING - David Murray said Lansing needs a gasoline pipeline, but not at the risk to the environment and residents. And Lansing City Council members agreed the risk was too great, as they urged Lansing Mayor David Hollister to do anything possible to stop Wolverine Pipeline Co. from building a gas line through Lansing. “I think the first thing we need to do is take care of the environment,” said Murray, a Delta Township resident.
The life and passions of Barbara Hoopingarner will be seen by churchgoers every Sunday as they walk into the services.The Hoopingarner family dedicated a memorial garden at the University Lutheran Church, 1020 S.