New general manager announced

The Lansing Board of Water & Light introduced the utility company's new general manager Monday. J.

Michigan budget problems could affect statewide fair funding

Because of statewide budget troubles, fairground officials are concerned that maintenance of facilities and exhibitor payouts will become a more difficult task in the near future. If funding doesn't come through, there could be an effect on how the fairgrounds will be run and maintained, said Tom Edman, Ingham County Fairgrounds executive director. "We are doing fine as we speak," he said.

Graduate's work featured at exhibit

An art exhibition in Owosso features art created by Brett Xavier, a 2007 fine arts graduate. Aldrich Art & Supply, 116 N.

E.L. celebrates centennial with 'bash'

The 2007 East Lansing Centennial Birthday Bash will take place downtown from 5-8 p.m. Saturday. The event is free. Topping the order of events will be a Guinness World Record attempt of the world's tallest cupcake tower.

Lansing City Market Open House

The Lansing City Market will host an Open House on Friday and Saturday. The market offers a variety of products including seasonal produce, farm fresh chicken and eggs, cheese, smoked fish and jerky, seasonal plants and flowers, and gifts. The market will open from 10 a.m.

E.L. concert series to begin Friday

The East Lansing Summer Concert Series will kick off at 7:30-9 p.m. June 22 at Fountain Square on the corner of M.A.C.

Police briefs 06/19/07

MSU grad seeing stars

MSU graduate Rick Kunzi has something to look forward to in the Big Apple. The theater graduate wrote and co-produced the rock-musical "BRUNCH," which hits the New York City stage in September 2008. "BRUNCH" is a musical about a 20-something struggling actor in New York City.

Local pageant makes debut

Painting nails, hitting the gyms and practicing talents will top to-do lists for some MSU students this November. The Miss Capital City Michigan pageant in the DeVille Room of The Cadillac Club, 1115 S.

Celebrating independence

Lansing — The smell of the grill and the savor of sticky barbecue from the tips of your fingers might make it easy to confuse Juneteenth with a Fourth of July celebration. But the resemblance of the two holidays go beyond children tossing baseballs and the high-pitched bells of an ice cream truck.

Miss Michigan contestants return home

The suitcases of outfits and jewelry are almost unpacked, but the memories will be tucked away forever. Three MSU students returned to their hometowns Sunday after spending a week in Muskegon competing in the Miss Michigan 2007 scholarship pageant. While they won't be unpacking the winning crown, Katie Thomas, a nutritional sciences senior; Christie Charron, a political science junior; and Melissa Cousino, a psychology senior; said the week of events and competition was all worth it. "It was really great," Thomas, 20, said.

IPPSR public policy research forum

The MSU Institute for Public Policy and Social Research will host a public policy forum about the impact of Michigan's research universities' on state economic development.

Police briefs 06/15/07

MSU Technologies' program director resigns after 1 month

MSU officials see MSU Technologies as a world-class organization, but Ian Gray, vice president for research and graduate studies, said in the past it has been understaffed relative to other universities. "It requires full-time people and real diligence," he said.

(SCENE) Metrospace features documentary

(SCENE) Metrospace, 110 Charles St., will host an evening of film and music at 4 p.m. June 30 featuring independent filmmaker Owen Lowery. Lowery, a Chicago-based filmmaker, has been working on a documentary based on the idea of a person taking a year out of typical life to fulfill all of his or her ambitions.

Gas tax may be lowered by bill

Consumers could receive some relief at the pump if a bill proposed in the Michigan House of Representatives is approved. The federal government levies an 18.4 cents on gas per gallon.

Council requests change to Albert Ave.

After one set of plans for redevelopment never came to fruition, the city is considering accepting new development proposals for Lot 1 on Albert Avenue.

Lansing residents win home renovations

Lansing — Beneath the canopy of trees shading Lansing's idyllic West Shiawassee Street, children ride bikes, and the smell of freshly cut grass lingers in the air on a warm summer evening.

Nature Center offers summer activities

The Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road in Meridian Township, is offering family fun for the summer months. "Firefly Frenzy," a story time for preschool and elementary students, will be held at 10 a.m.

Police briefs 06/14/07