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MICHIGAN

BWL holds meeting to apologize to residents

During winter break about 348,000 people in the Lansing area went without power when an ice storm hit the area late last month, some staying dark through the holidays and the new year. At Hannah Community Center on Wednesday night, the Board of Water and Light, or BWL, had a chance to answer community questions and explain their process for restoring power. Four BWL officials sat at the podium, including BWL General Manager Peter J.

MICHIGAN

Several planned East Lansing businesses encounter delays

Plans and promises were made. Final dates have come and gone. But finished results have yet to be seen. The plans for three local developments have been progressing much slower than originally anticipated. Residents were expecting to see a Sweet Lorraine’s Fabulous Mac N’ Cheez in early December.

MSU

Campaign aims to prevent coal waste

Michigan Clean Water Action Campaign Organizer Mary Brady-Enerson said getting university administration to produce a timeline for the removal of the power plant is their top priority for MSU.

MSU

Simon refuses another raise

Despite receiving an offer annually, President Lou Anna K. Simon has remained adamant in refusing any increases in her salary. At the December Board of Trustees meeting, Simon turned down a raise for the sixth year in a row.

NEWS

East Lansing mayor hospitalized

As the East Lansing City Council began their special meeting to discuss the strategic direction of the city in the coming years, one difference was felt throughout the room — the absence of Mayor Nathan Triplett. Triplett was hospitalized on Monday because of complications with Crohn’s Disease.