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Snow removal fines to continue City says break no excuse not to keep E.L. sidewalks clear By KRIS TURNER The State News As students and East Lansing residents prepare to leave the area for spring break, city officials warn that the sidewalks around homes must remain clear of snow and ice, even if residents are out of town. According to a city ordinance, residents must shovel snow from the sidewalks around their homes within 24 hours of snowfall, or face an $85 ticket. "It is just really a deterrent," said Todd Sneathen, director of the city's Department of Public Works....

East Village residents concerned, optimistic about area's future By KRIS TURNER The State News As East Lansing officials work to reform the East Village, some students living in the area are wary of the city's motives and the consequences of such a large project. According to city documents, plans for the area include creating buildings to house businesses, permanent residents and renters in addition to demolishing structures in place, including the Cedar Village apartment complex. "I don't know if it goes with MSU's campus," said Heather Kerver, a zoology senior and East Village resident. "It seems like it would inconvenience...

I organized a public screening of FahrenHYPE 911 that is scheduled for 6:30 PM October 29th at the Hannah Community Center in East Lansing. The communications director of the michigan republican party is even going to find a speaker for the event. If you want you can print up some flyers

College students face high rent, dangerous overcrowding 10/23/2004, 11:33 a.m. ET The Associated Press A few years ago, Mike VanConant and his two roommates, all Michigan State University students, invited three extra people to live in their six-bedroom rental home to cut costs. But that violated city regulations that limited the number of people that could live in the home to three and everyone living there was slapped with a $259 fine. "It's worth over-occupying in East Lansing considering the price of rent here," VanConant told the Lansing State Journal for a Saturday story. He moved out after receiving the...

Democratic lawmakers say law keeps college students from voting 9/26/2004, 8:22 a.m. ET By DAVID EGGERT The Associated Press EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Kurtis Hussler, an 18-year-old Michigan State University sophomore welcoming any excuse for a study break, heard a knock on his dorm room door the other night. The visitor was a member of the MSU College Democrats who, after a brief introduction, asked: "Are you registered to vote?" Hussler signed up within minutes. Though he had wanted to vote in November, the Cass City electrical engineering major admitted he would not have gotten around to registering. "I...

The anti-capitalist america haters at direct-action.net are having a hate america protest September 21st at 6pm at the marriot in downtown East Lansing. If you love this country and want to make these people look like fools then there will be a large pro america rally going on at the same time and same location.

Republicans say Democratic contractor outsourced work on Nader petitions By KATHY BARKS HOFFMAN The Associated Press 7/20/2004, 7:24 p.m. ET LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The state Republican Party on Tuesday said a contractor working for the Michigan Democratic Party is outsourcing work to India as he checks the validity of signatures putting presidential candidate Ralph Nader on the ballot. The accusation came on the same day that Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry released new ads pledging his economic plan would begin by "putting an end to tax incentives that are encouraging American companies to ship jobs overseas." In Tuesday's salvo,...

Anti-war protesters block East Lansing roadway The Associated Press 3/21/03 10:15 AM EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- Police arrested at least five people Friday after a group of anti-war protesters blocked a main thoroughfare near Michigan State University, police said. About 100 demonstrators blocked the road, East Lansing Police Lt. Kevin Daley said. He said the total number of arrests would increase throughout the day. "We're taking one at a time, because we don't want anybody injured," he said. Some protesters were chained together, Daley said. Police officers used bolt cutters to remove some chained protesters from the area, he...

TOTAL Dick Jennifer DIFFERENTIAL Posthumus % Granholm % COUNTY BY Posthumus Granholm CODE/NAME COUNTY REP DEM 01 ALCONA 4,587 2,387 2,165 -222 52% 47% 02 ALGER 3,524 1,623 1,855 232 46% 53% 03 ALLEGAN 34,835 21,694 12,772 -8,922 62% 37% 04 ALPENA 11,223 4,722 6,391 1,669 42% 57% 05 ANTRIM 9,457 5,576 3,752 -1,824 59% 40% 06 ARENAC 5,516 2,611 2,821 210 47% 51% 07 BARAGA 2,480 1,170 1,263 93 47% 51% 08 BARRY 20,266 11,943 8,136 -3,807 59% 40% 09 BAY 39,759 18,001 21,190 3,189 45% 53% 10 BENZIE 6,625 3,480 3,036 -444 53% 46% 11 BERRIEN 40,845...

The MSU chapter of Young Americans for Freedom WILL be "welcoming" Al Gore to Michigan at noon on Monday. Come join us in protesting against radical leftism. Here's the official info: Protest Time: Monday 12:00 Noon Place: The rock by the Auditorium Why?: Gore and Granholm are big ole commies.

This Monday, High noon - Auditorium, MSU.

Lt. Governor Dick Posthumus is kicking-off a statewide bus tour this week and will be visiting every corner of Michigan. We would like to invite you to be part of the excitement. His tour will be coming through your area on Tuesday, May 21 at 11:00 am. We hope you can join the Lt. Governor on the beautiful campus of Michigan State University at the Sparty Statue located on the corner of Red Cedar Road and West Circle Drive in East Lansing. We hope you can join us and show your support for the Republican Party and Lt. Governor Dick...

A CALL TO ACTION!!! JOIN US FOR A SOLIDARITY MARCH IN LANSING MICHIGAN 4/20! People for Positive Social Change, The Michigan Peace Team, Citizens for a Peaceful Response, The Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice, The Xicano Development Center, The Peace Education Center,and others are asking you to join in a march April 20th in Lansing Michigan. We will be marching in solidarity with demonstrations and direct actions demanding radical change in foreign and domestic policies taking place in Washington DC 4/19-4/23.MEET 4/20 South side of MSU UNION AT 1:00 and MARCH ON THE CAPITOL!

Analysts: Candidate faces tough battle to upset Whitmer By LINDSAY FREDERICKSON The State News Williamston - In a United Methodist church in his hometown, Larry Ward officially kicked off his campaign Thursday night in what many call an uphill climb against state House incumbent Gretchen Whitmer. Ward is the only Republican to file so far in the race for the 70th District House seat held by Whitmer, an East Lansing Democrat. His campaign manager, no-preference sophomore Jason Miller, said a GOP representative could better serve the MSU community. “MSU will have a unique opportunity to close the funding gap between...

I get this notice today. ATTENTION: Residents of ******** Apartmants. RE: CITY OF EAST LANSING HOUSING INSPECTION The City of East Lansing will be conducting their annual housing inspection (date given). During the inspection they will be checking for overall cleanliness, safety, and maintenance conditions. The following is a list of items that they have cited violations on. This is not a complete list, but the most common issues we have seen in the apartments. Please keep in mind that tickets can be written to the residents. (listing part of the list) 2. Garbage, EMPTY BEVERAGE CANS stored in ANY...