Land use to be discussed at meeting
East Lansing city officials are inviting residents to voice their opinions on the final stages of the Northern Tier Land Use Plan at a public hearing Wednesday. The forum will give residents a chance to voice their opinions of how the land should be developed.
Registration deadline approaching for day camps
The Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road in Okemos, is holding three separate day-camps. All camps will run July 30 through Aug.
Provost left to fill 3 top positions in office
MSU will bid farewell to two more prominent administrators who are retiring or taking on new opportunities.
Waterslide to drop into E.L. Family Aquatic Center
If you see swimmers flying through the air at the East Lansing Family Aquatic Center, don’t be alarmed.The park, located at 6400 Abbott Road, after inspection, could debut its fourth slide Friday.
Dems to debate isssues in gubernatorial event
The first of two debates for the three Democratic candidates for governor is scheduled for Thursday. The first will be at 10:30 a.m.
Bill seeks to raise child protection
After a Detroit woman was charged in the death of her 2 children when she left in a car on a hot day, a state lawmaker is working to increase the penalties in child-abandonment cases.Rep.
Online programs work to boost security
Security officials around the world could be better prepared for protecting the globe after participating in MSU’s new institute.The Global Community Security Institute is an online program to educate and certify security officials and public servants to improve security and safety.The programs, stemming from some already existing and others newly formed, can be custom designed for individual organizations or communities.Community officials from across the nation have shown interest in participating in some kind of program like the global institute, said Ed McGarrell, director of the School of Criminal Justice.“Obviously we want to first meet the needs of Michigan, but we’re thinking nationally as well,” he said.The program is funded entirely by federal dollars from the homeland security initiative, he said.“Every community within the state and country since Sept.
Plan in place to clean up river
MSU researchers studying the path of pollutants into the Red Cedar River could help neighboring upstream communities with efforts to clean up Michigan streams, lakes and rivers.The research is part of an ongoing $1.4 million project called MSU-WATER, or Watershed Action Through Education and Research.
Driver runs car into tree, E.L. home
A loud crash sent residents of Stoddard and Frye streets running into the road just after midnight Tuesday.The driver of a silver Ford Explorer had failed to stop at the intersection shortly before plowing over the lawn, bouncing off a tree and coming to rest under the living-room window of a duplex at 1224 Frye St.No serious injuries resulted from the accident, though the driver sustained a broken nose.
Granholm discusses education concerns
Lansing - Attorney General Jennifer Granholm met with area education and community leaders Tuesday to learn the “hot button” educational issues in her quest for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination.Granholm, flanked by Lansing Mayor David Hollister and Lansing Community College President Paula Cunningham, moderated a roundtable discussion at LCC’s Herrmann Conference Center.Early education and promoting responsible parenting are Granholm’s main concerns.“Preparation for a child’s learning and for life is critical to success,” she said.
Restroom-space complaint filed
Standing in long lines, missing the first act after intermission and crossing your legs while praying you’re next can be a painful experience. Women know the pain of waiting to use the bathroom at sporting events, concerts, plays and practically any other public place. But a formal complaint was filed in June on the issue of “potty parity” with the U.S.
Animal lab officials seek more funds
The new Animal Health Diagnostic Laboratory scheduled to open this fall could have the capabilities to stop the spread of diseases affecting animals, but the facility is $3 million short of funding.In hopes of receiving the difference, the Michigan Farm Bureau organized a walking tour of the existing Animal Health Diagnostic Laboratory for government representatives and legislative aides Thursday.
Ag Expo to bring demonstration, education, farming strategies
More than 300 exhibitors will highlight the 23rd MSU Ag Expo, the largest and oldest farm show in the state.
Cursing charges continue to cause cases of clashes in U.S. courts
Three months after a Michigan law against profanity was ruled unconstitutional, cussing cases are popping up in other states.Roseville resident Timothy Boomer, also known as the “cussing canoeist,” swore in front of a family after falling out of a canoe on Aug.
Lack of rain might hurt farmers
The thunderstorms rolling through Michigan early last week came at just the right time for area farmers.
Foundation finds new budget director
The Michigan 4-H Foundation named Ovid resident and MSU alumnus Terry Langston its new executive director last week. On Aug.