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'The Little Mermaid' comes to Hannah Community Center
The new adaptation of "The Little Mermaid" was produced and directed by the Midway Theater Company for the East Lansing community.
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MLK Holiday Commission presented with $147K in donations
The Lansing-area MLK Day commission received $147K in donations at a check presentation Friday to support its social justice efforts, provide scholarships to students and host an annual luncheon.
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Former Virginia Gov. Wilder gives keynote at MLK Day luncheon
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission of Mid-Michigan hosted its annual luncheon Monday, with former Virginia Gov. L. Douglas Wilder — the first black elected governor — as the keynote speaker.
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MLK Day commission hosts first annual art contest
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission of Mid-Michigan presented its first art contest alongside its essay contest, asking Lansing-area middle and high school students to symbolize change.
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Age-Friendly Community Committee aims to increase accessibility
Citizens and government leaders come together through the the Age-Friendly Community Committee to improve accessibility and bridge the generational gap.
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Events around East Lansing in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Keep track of all the celebrations surrounding Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with this roundup of local events.
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Ingham County now offers text-to-911 services
Starting today, the Ingham County 911 Central Dispatch will provide text-to-911 services to all individuals living in or traveling through Ingham County.
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Witnesses say Michigan State medical resident sexually assaulted them
Phinn is accused of sending women texts containing photos of his penis and forcing women to watch him masturbate.
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E.L. Public Library holds first monthly board game event
The East Lansing Public Library held its first monthly board game event Saturday afternoon, with 30 mostly cooperative board games available to residents.
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Fenner Nature Center receives $31K grant for new pavilion
The Fenner Nature Center in Lansing received a $31,800 grant from the Jackson National Community Fund (JNCF) to support construction of the conservancy's new pavilion.
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Emerging Leaders Program accepting applications until Jan. 30
The city of East Lansing will accept applications for the civic engagement program until Jan. 30, with accepted participants notified beginning Feb. 11.
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Art Lab yoga class encourages reflection, connection through exercise
A yoga "community connection" to encourage self-exploration through exercise, organized by the Spartan Warrior Project, was held at MSU Broad Art Lab on Tuesday.
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Recapping Capitol and East Lansing news from winter break
It’s hard to keep up with local news over the semester break. Here’s your Capitol and city recap to make things a little easier.
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E.L. District Court receives high marks in public satisfaction survey
More than 90 percent of 54-B District Court users feel court staff are respectful, cases are handled fairly and business is handled in a timely manner, a court survey found.
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Lansing delays second phase of medical marijuana dispensary licensure
Lansing City Clerk Chris Swope has delayed the start of Phase 2 of the medical marijuana provisioning center licensing process, to focus on finishing the 20 licenses under Phase 1.
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Whitmer, supporters gather at Cobo Center for inaugural celebration
At Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's $150-a-ticket inaugural ball Jan. 1, supporters and Democratic Party officials celebrated bipartisanship and a new era in state leadership.
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Gretchen Whitmer sworn in as Michigan's 49th governor
Gretchen Whitmer took the oath of office Tuesday morning to become the 49th governor of the state of Michigan, marking history as the state’s second-ever female governor.
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Michigan residents react to New Year's Day inauguration ceremony
At 10:30 a.m. on New Year's Day, the Michigan inauguration ceremony welcomed Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist, Attorney General Dana Nessel, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Michigan State Trustees and Michigan Supreme Court Justices to their positions.
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Michigan State student charged in murder of fellow student
Two more people, including an MSU student, have been charged in connection to the murder of an MSU student in October.
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Lansing's trial run of post-election audit a success, city clerk says
On Dec. 4, Lansing conducted a first-of-its-kind, post-election audit — one that met the city's goal of 90 percent confidence, City Clerk Chris Swope said.