Students make mural of McDonald House

Art students at Lansing Community College have been making a glass mural for the Ronald McDonald House of Mid-Michigan, 121 S.

CATA pushes for millage

Capital Area Transportation Authority officials want area residents to approve a proposed five-year millage increase on Tuesday’s primary election ballot. But with a weak economy, some might not want to increase CATA’s property tax of 1.4 mills by about 58 percent. The .82-mill increase would cost an owner of a $60,000 home $24.60 more a year in property taxes.

Doctors hope to fix obesity problem

Child obesity has become a problem in the United States according to medical officials.To address the issue of childhood obesity and ways to remedy the problem, 100 physicians, pediatricians and nutritionists will meet today at MSU.

Campus fountain to begin flowing soon

The fountain outside the Main Library is expected to be filled today and should be flowing this weekend, campus officials said. There is a chance maintenance work on the steps near the library’s north entrance might delay plans to fill the pools, Campus Park & Planning director Jeff Kacos said Tuesday, but officials don’t expect a problem. In mid-June, Kacos said cold spring weather, budget concerns and possible repairs were delaying the fountains’ opening.

Judgeship candidates look to speed up deciding cases in 4th District Court

With as much of a two-year waiting period for decisions, candidates for 4th District Court of Appeals judgeships said they are hoping to increase court efficiency.Three candidates - a judge, a senator and a lawyer are vying for the position in the Aug.

Coffeehouse set for reopening

A red garage door marks the entrance to downtown East Lansing’s newest business, but instead of cars and motorcycles rolling in and out, it will be cappuccinos and espressos.

Towns to vote on millage for emergency-fund

Voters will decide on the necessity of an emergency services millage during the Aug. 6 primary. For every $1,000 of taxable property, residents must have an additional $1.25 in property taxes.

Police briefs 08/01/02

Engler denies funding to change license shape

Gov. John Engler recently vetoed $1 million of funding for the bill to change driver’s license forms for those under 21-years-of-age.

Community, families to benefit from food drive

The annual East Lansing Reducing Our Waste program will hold a food drive. The drive started Tuesday and will continue through Aug.

EL official named to volunteer group board

East Lansing Mayor Pro Tem Sam Singh was named to the National Council of Nonprofit Associations Board of Directors. The board consists of 17 delegates from nonprofit groups across the nation and the council is a group of 37 state and regional nonprofit associations. Singh currently serves as president and CEO of the 600-member Michigan Nonprofit Association.

Need for college advisers debated

College-bound students may have a better edge if they hire a private college consultant instead of those who rely on high school counselors. Frank Bernier, a college consultant who is contracted through Lansing Catholic Central High School, 501 N.

Court hopefuls set for judgment day

All seven candidates for two Ingham County Circuit Court judgeships said they hope to run a fair and efficient courtroom if elected.The Aug.

Police briefs 07/31/02

Race celebrates girls life, earns 15K

Threats of inclement weather couldn’t hold back more than 750 people from sprinting and walking for a good cause.The ninth annual Ellen’s Race 5K Run and Walk took off Sunday morning from Pinecrest Elementary School, 1811 Pinecrest Drive.

Pipeline vote on agenda

Lansing - Lansing City Council will vote next week on a pipeline company’s request to build a gasoline line within city limits. The council members voted 5-2 Thursday to add two items to the Aug.

Police briefs 07/29/02

Lifeguards back on beach at Lake Lansing

Lifeguards have been back to work at Lake Lansing Park South since Saturday, although beach hours have been reduced. Hours have also been cut down at Hawk Island County Park in Lansing and Burchfield Park in Holt.

Historic Sparty falling apart

Sparty stood naked on campus while Curt LaCross took a break from restoring the campus landmark Friday.“If rival schools came and vandalized him right now, he’d be real hard to clean,” said LaCross, an MSU alumnus and ceramics instructor as he pointed out various cracks he was going to fill.“These aren’t surface cracks.

Fair brings family fun despite weather

The 148th annual Ingham County Fair opened Friday with carnival rides, petting zoos, rodeos and promises of a familyoriented event. The slogan for the this year’s fair is “Bring ‘Em To Ingham, The Family Fun Fair.” Terry Brail, the fair’s executive director, boasts a clean fairgrounds with a goal to please people of all ages - without a beer tent. “We’ve never had a beer tent, and we never will,” Brail said. Alcohol is considered by the fair’s organizers as a substance that isn’t family-oriented and shouldn’t be allowed on the grounds. But families might not be piling into their cars in droves for the fair just yet. Brail said poor weather conditions since the fair opened put a damper on it, forcing people to shy away from eating cotton candy and visiting the critters and creatures farmers bring. “The weather scared a few people off, but I’m very confident that the weather will break toward the end of the week and the people who were scared off today will be back,” Brail said. The 74-acre site brings in more than 100,000 people annually and Brail said he has no doubt the number will be reached again this year, despite the weather.