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Event looks to build ecological awareness "Story Time on the Grand," will be hosted by The Mid-Michigan Environmental Action Council on Friday at 429 S.
Candidate plays it low key
Editor's note: This is the first in a series of articles profiling Lansing's six candidates for mayor. Lansing mayoral candidate Gerald Rowley doesn't have large lawn placards for his supporters to display.
Former 'U' star chairs project
Former MSU basketball star Steve Smith and his wife Millie will be lending Sparty a hand in his transition into bronze. The two have been asked to be honorary chairpersons for the $500,000 project, slated to be completed by 2005.
Kids jump at chance for concert passes
Okemos - Kasie Sperry clutched her jump rope nervously as she waited with her mother for her turn to compete for tickets to see one of her favorite bands.
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Construction might delay Lansing traffic Drivers should expect traffic delays beginning today when two Lansing streets close for railroad track crossing improvements. The northernmost westbound lane of Michigan Avenue just east of Pennsylvania Avenue will be expected to be closed for a week.
Study: Anti-Muslim U.S. crimes increase
Muslims living in the United States faced more discrimination, harassment and violence last year than in previous years, according to an Islamic advocacy group.A study, called Guilt by Association, released Tuesday by the Washington-based Council on American-Islamic Relations, reported 602 alleged incidents nationally, a 15-percent increase from the previous year.
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Wal-Mart opens doors to shoppers in OkemosBargain shoppers have another haven as of Wednesday morning when the Wal-Mart discount store in Okemos opened its doors to the public.The newest addition to the nationwide chain celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, attended by MSU athletic director Ron Mason and State Sen.
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'U' student dies after electrocution accident Civil engineering junior Brad Hilberg died Tuesday after being electrocuted. Hilberg, an Alpena native, was painting a home in Oneida Township with another student when the aluminum ladder he was lowering hit a power line, Eaton County Sheriff's Department said in a written statement.
Travel director honored
Timber, tourism and travel have become the lifestyle Donald Holecek has become accustomed to living. Sitting among stacks of papers, books and maps detailing Michigan, the founding director of MSU Travel, Tourism and Recreation Resource Center didn't find the room to hang the 2003 Lifetime Achievement Award he received from the Travel and Tourism Research Association.
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Professor awarded for research in Germany An MSU faculty member was recently recognized for his research and contributions in veterinary medicine.
2 E.L. police positions eliminated due to wage raises, growing budget
The East Lansing Police Department has eliminated two positions due to an unexpanding budget. A police officer and parking code enforcement supervisor position were cut because the department's $8-million budget could not grow to accommodate wage raises. "We've tried to absorb the changes without impact," East Lansing police Capt.
Journalism director to start work
Bath - It's Friday morning and Jane Briggs-Bunting is sitting in the middle of her new condominium surrounded by open space, a few boxes filled with pictures and a rocking chair - one of the two places to sit in her canary yellow living room.
Survey shows community is satisfied
A recent survey of East Lansing shows student-resident relations are improving, and an overwhelming amount of residents rate the city as a nice place to live.
Test results poorer in urban areas
The majority of Michigan schools that failed to meet annual state standards on the MEAP test are located in urban areas around the state, according an MSU study released Thursday.MSU's Education Policy Center conducted the study by analyzing a list of 216 priority schools issued by the state in April.
Fire claims housing duplex
An empty housing duplex now stands at Lake Lansing and Abbott roads, the outside visibly charred from a fire that broke out during the early morning hours on Wednesday.