Granholm begins Middle East investment mission Nov 19, 2008
LANSING - Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm Monday joined Israel's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry, Trade and Labor Eli Yshai in signing a joint declaration of strategic cooperation, a partnership between the state of Israel and the state of Michigan, to explore development in the growing sectors of renewable energy and water technologies. Michigan is the first U.S. state to sign a water technologies partnership agreement with Israel. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Deer check keeps DNR busy Monday Nov 19, 2008
DNR staff look at back molars to determine age, then use saws to remove the animals heads which are sent to Lansing for disease testing. Mastenbrook said the Monday following opening weekend is historically busy since hunters often remain at camp through the weekend or have their deer entered in one of several area buck pole contests. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Video: Mastodons eager for Big Ten visitor Nov 18, 2008
EAST LANSING - Michigan State men's basketball game against IPFW may look like another quick 'W' for the 5th ranked Spartans, but Thursday's trip to Fort Wayne to take on Dane Fife's Mastodons is exactly the type of scheduling that gives head coach Tom Izzo the reputation of 'anytime, anywhere. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Michigan State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Alexander WolffTHE HOOP LIFE Nov 18, 2008
I'd placed the call to East Lansing. The Spartans had gone 4-18 in 1949-50, the season before Newell arrived. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Bulldogs Host Idaho Tuesday Prior To Hitting The Road Nov 18, 2008
The University of Idaho is 1-1 in the early going, defeating The Evergreen State College 91-69 in the season opener and then heading to East Lansing, Mich. where the Vandals fell to Michigan State University 100-62 Sunday. (Gozags.com)
Cold blast over lakes brings snow to Michigan Nov 18, 2008
About an inch of snow fell near Lansing. Lake-effect snow warnings were to begin late Monday or early Tuesday and continue through Tuesday afternoon for Huron, St. Clair and Sanilac counties, Hoepner said. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Field hockey in Final Four Nov 18, 2008
Iowa knocked off No. 10 Michigan State, 1-0, on Monday in East Lansing, Mich. almost 24 hours after the initial start time. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Can Michigan State win in Happy Valley? (Yesterday) Nov 18, 2008
Jim, East Lansing, Mich. MUSSELMAN: Jim, it will be a tough game for the Nittany Lions. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
GM delays payments to dealers to conserve cash Nov 18, 2008
"If you don't give the dealer an incentive. what's he going to do to you?'' Conway asked. GM makes millions in payments to dealers to reimburse them for customer rebates and dealer incentive cash. Dealers, though, may not be upset about the delay because it's helping the company make it through a tough time. "If that's a small piece that I can do to keep things going, I'd be OK with that,'' said Jeff Crippen, owner of Crippen Buick-Pontiac-GMC in suburban Lansing, Michigan. "Two weeks doesn't... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Crusaders soar by the Hawks in OT Nov 17, 2008
Michigan St. 100, Idaho 62 - Chris Allen scored a career-high 21 as the sixth-ranked Spartans routed the Vandals at East Lansing, Mich. Florida 81, Bradley 58 - Forward Dan Werner and guard Walter Hodge each scored 17 points to lead the 19th-ranked Gators to an easy win over the Braves at Gainesville, Fla. (Boston Globe)
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL USF finishes 2-0 trip in Hawaii Nov 17, 2008
Top 25 highlights: Chris Allen and Raymar Morgan each scored 21 points to lead No. 6 Michigan State over Idaho 100-62 in East Lansing, Mich. Kyle Singler hit two free throws with 19. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
No. 8 Duke rallies past URI for 82-79 victory Nov 17, 2008
At East Lansing, Mich. Chris Allen scored a career-high 21 points to lead Michigan State. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Six things to look for in today's opener Nov 17, 2008
EAST LANSING - Six things to look for in Michigan State's regular season opener at 6 p.m., Sunday against Idaho at Breslin Center (Big Ten Network). To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Michigan State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Video: Izzo sees good and bad in season opener Nov 17, 2008
EAST LANSING - Idaho coach Don Verlin says Michigan State is a Top 5 team. Tom Izzo wouldn't disagree, but he says his Spartans have a lot of work to do in key areas following their 100-62 season-opening victory over the visiting Vandals. (Michigan State Sports -- Rivals.com)
V-Cast: Comp and Konyndyk analyze win over Idaho Nov 17, 2008
EAST LANSING - Click through to watch the latest SpartanMag. com v-cast as staffers Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk give their analysis of Michigan State's season-opening win over Idaho. (Michigan State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Women's Basketball Downed By Michigan State, 73-42 Nov 17, 2008
Stony Brook University - Official Athletic Site. Current time at Stony Brook 8:18 a.m. Monday, November 17, 2008. (Goseawolves.org)
Duke escapes against Rhode Island Nov 17, 2008
MICHIGAN STATE 100, IDAHO 62: At East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State made its opener look like an exhibition. (Athens Banner-Herald)
• No. 6 Michigan State routs Idaho in opener Nov 17, 2008
No. 6 Michigan State routs Idaho in opener By LARRY LAGE EAST LANSING, Mich. - Chris Allen picked up where he left off last season. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Sports Briefs Nov 17, 2008
The Hawkeyes defeated No. 13 Louisville, 1-0, for the second time this year in East Lansing, Mich ... Iowa's game against Michigan State began on Sunday but was suspended because of blizzard-like conditions in East Lansing. (Daily Iowan, IA)
PSU Football: Rose Bowl at stake when Lions face MSU Nov 17, 2008
The Nittany Lions allowed a 17-point, third-quarter lead to evaporate, and the Spartans rallied for a stunning 35-31 win in East Lansing, Mich. Jehuu Caulcrick's 1-yard touchdown run with a little more than four minutes remaining capped Michigan State's comeback. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Delvon Roe: Not your average college freshman Nov 16, 2008
EAST LANSING -- It's a burden some coaches wouldn't put on some All-American seniors, let alone a true freshman with two surgically repaired knees ... But although he is not recovered fully, coach Tom Izzo and Roe's teammates aren't excusing him from what he was brought to East Lansing to do: fill the gaps that led to the collapse of MSU's seven previous Big Ten championship pursuits, and generate a new supply of postseason power that will get the Spartans into the Final Four at Ford Field in... (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
UNC's Season Ends With NCAA Loss Nov 16, 2008
University of North Carolina Tar Heels Official Athletic Site. Seniors Britt van Beek (left) and Kate Scholl. (Tarheelblue.com)
Iowa Edges Field Hockey 1-0 in NCAA Regional Nov 16, 2008
Louisville Field Hockey - University of Louisville Official Athletic Site. - - The 13th-ranked University of Louisville field hockey team fell 1-0 to No.6 Iowa (17-4) in the first round of the NCAA regional Saturday at Michigan State's Ralph Young Field. (Uoflsports.com)
Field Hockey NCAA ACCtion: Saturday, November 15 Nov 16, 2008
theACC.com - The Official Athletic Site of the Atlantic Coast Conference. Duke's Marian Dickinson. (Theacc.com)
Cases heard recently in Emmet County District Court Nov 16, 2008
Fransico Pesino Jr., 39, of Lansing; possession of marijuana; serve 365 days in jail with, 10 days community service work in lieu of jail time and 340 days held in abeyance; 12 months probation; pay 1,060 fines and costs. Bertha Jane Lightfoot, 65, of Harbor Springs; non-sufficient funds check; pay 377 in fines and costs. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Giving Erie for Christmas Nov 16, 2008
The first thing that comes to mind when I think back to the times I visited Aunt Laura's and Uncle Chris' house are the days I helped her teach an art summer camp in Lansing, Mich. I already know they have an artistic flair to their lives, and most recently they've been trying to eat better. (Erie Times-News, PA)
More of this story» Nov 15, 2008
FFA going to Lansing ... Niles Community Schools Superintendent Doug Law said in a meeting with the media on Friday the Cassopolis FFA has also been invited by Senator Ron Jelinek to receive further recognition on the floor of the Senate in Lansing on Dec. 4. (Niles Star, MI)
2008 NCAA field hockey tourney schedule, results Nov 15, 2008
ESPN - 2008 NCAA field hockey tournament schedule/results - College Sports. Try the NEW ESPN Search. (ESPN -- College Sports)
Legislature begins work to stop bottle return fraud Nov 15, 2008
LANSING - A bipartisan, bicameral package of legislation designed to upgrade reverse vending machines to prevent fraud from illegal bottle returns saw action this week as the bills passed out of House and Senate committees. "Michigan is losing millions of dollars annually due to out-of-state bottles and cans being returned in exchange for the 10-cent deposit," said bill sponsor Sen. (Dowagiac News, MI)
'The Corner' immortalized in music Nov 15, 2008
"I was with my Cub Scout group, it was the 1960s, and all I remember was that it was bat day," says Hassenger, who lives near Lansing, Mich. and has written several songs about baseball and the Tigers, including the brand-new "The Corner," a paean to 000020FD the old ballpark that's being torn down. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Field Hockey Set to Face Iowa in NCAA Tournament Nov 14, 2008
The University of Louisville field hockey team will travel to East Lansing, Mich ... Bustin's Been Here Before The 2008 East Lansing Regional is a homecoming of sorts for U of L head coach who was an assistant at Michigan State from 1992-96 under Michele Maddox. (Uoflsports.com)
Encouraging local shopping this holiday Nov 14, 2008
Instead of traveling all the way to Grand Rapids and Lansing, support your community, she said. Clay said they have seen an increase in sales as they get closer to the Christmas holiday, and have pre-ordered unique items for pet owners. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Mich. gov will worry about autos on Mideast trip Nov 14, 2008
LANSING Gov. Jennifer Granholm heads Friday to the Middle East for her seventh overseas trade trip, but the failing domestic auto industry remains her top concern. She told reporters Thursday that she has trimmed her trip to Israel and Jordan to just seven days so she can get back in time for anything further that might happen on possible federal loans for automakers. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Video: Izzo signing day press conference Nov 13, 2008
EAST LANSING - Michigan State coach Tom Izzo introduced his two-man recruiting class of Garrick Sherman and Derrick Nix on Wednesday. Click through to watch Izzo's signing day press conference. (Michigan State Sports -- Rivals.com)
DNC faces $15 million debt Nov 13, 2008
and Kathy Barks Hoffman in Lansing, Mich. contributed to this report. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Women's Basketball Hosts Eastern Oregon; Plays at Washington Nov 13, 2008
0 rpg - exhibition stats) G - 34 , 5-10, Jr., Lansing, MI (2. 0 ppg, 3. (Gozags.com)
Lundy fails to appear in court Nov 13, 2008
Additionally, Mierendorf told the court that he had received a telephone message Wednesday stating that Lundy was at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing and had injured her knee on the way to court, and she would be unable to make it. Miel said his court administrator, Char Maynard, contacted the hospital and other Sparrow facilities, and determined that no one with her name was admitted to the facility in the last 24 hours. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Big men on the way for Spartans Nov 13, 2008
EAST LANSING (AP) Michigan State's basketball team will lose three of its big men after the season. Some centers are on the way to help fill the void. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Field hockey seeks to reverse history Nov 13, 2008
However, the Hawkeyes, who are the fourth overall seed in this year's tourney, are determined to reverse the tide from their previous appearances with a victory against Louisville in the opening round on Saturday in East Lansing, Mich ... Iowa, on the other hand, not only has to travel to East Lansing, but the Hawkeyes could potentially play against No. 10 Michigan State in the second round ... The fourth team in the East Lansing regional is defending champion and No. 7 North Carolina. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Mich. GOP Chairman Anuzis Seeks Top RNC Post Nov 13, 2008
GOP Chairman Anuzis Seeks Top RNC Post. On a Handheld Device. (Newsmax)
* [EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT] Nov 13, 2008
Classical music Ouyang Ling-yi and Su Meng-feng Cello and Guitar Duo Recital (DyBs j^PNLG), brings cellist Ouyang Ling-yi (Dy), who graduated from the doctoral program in music from Michigan State University, East Lansing and Su Meng-feng (s), a 2005 winner in the UFAM International Classical Guitar Competition, together in two concerts this week to perform a program that includes the Taiwan premiere of Ourkouzounovs Tanzologia, Fallas Cinqo Canciones... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
G.R. lands low-cost carrier Nov 12, 2008
Allegiant Air will move from Lansing's Capital City Airport to Grand Rapids in early February, offering discount, nonstop flights to Orlando and Tampa/St ... An airline spokesman said Allegiant relocated because Ford airport officials convinced airline officials it is a more useful location and because the runways are longer than those in Lansing. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
UNC To Make 25th NCAA Tournament Appearance Nov 12, 2008
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - The North Carolina field hockey team has received an at-large bid into the 2008 NCAA Field Hockey Championship field and will meet Michigan State on Saturday in East Lansing, Mich ... Carolina finished that season in East Lansing, falling 2-1 to Michigan in a first-round NCAA Tournament game hosted by Michigan State. (Tarheelblue.com)
Field Hockey Earns NCAA At-Large Bid Nov 12, 2008
The University of Louisville field hockey team earned an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament and will travel to East Lansing, Mich. to face Iowa on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 11:30 a.m. The other first round game in the region features host Michigan State and North Carolina. (Uoflsports.com)
Sports Brief Nov 12, 2008
Iowa will play its opening round game in East Lansing, Mich. site of the second round as well. (Daily Iowan, IA)
On your mind Nov 12, 2008
Liberal Savages is RIGHT wrote on Nov 11, 2008 8:32 PM:" Mount Hope, for the record, is an evangelical, bible believing church whose members provide free 24 hour counseling, prayer lines, catastrophic care for families dealing with medical emergencies, support groups for men, women and children dealing with a wide variety of life's troubles,.... This is what Michigan liberals label a "radical right wing establishment," and over 30 of them showed up in force yesterday. Wearing secret-service... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Five ACC Teams Make 2008 NCAA Field Hockey Championship Field Nov 12, 2008
Defending National Champion North Carolina was sent to East Lansing, Mich. to face Michigan State in the first round. (Theacc.com)
Distributors urge Legislature to crack down on smugglers because rush is one to cash in Nov 12, 2008
LANSING - Michigan's family-owned distributors Monday urged the Legislature to end the delays and act quickly to crack down on illegal out-of-state can and bottle smuggling because they are seeing a sharp spike in illegal redemptions, likely because of increased publicity of the problem. "Smugglers are racing against the clock and trying to cash in now before the crackdown," said Jim Wanty, owner and president of O in Ypsilanti, which distributes beer and wine to communities close to the... (Dowagiac News, MI)
Morgan, Spartans power past Lakers Nov 12, 2008
EAST LANSING Lake Superior State had the daunting task of opening its men's basketball season against NCAA Division I powerhouse Michigan State and got an early taste of the Spartans' talent as pre-season All-Big Ten First Team selection Raymar Morgan scored 20 points during the first 14 minutes of action. MSU, which is ranked sixth in the Associated Press preseason poll and No. 7 in USA Today/ESPN pre-season poll, went on to win Monday's exhibition game at the Breslin Center, 112-69. (Sault Ste Marie Evening News, MI)
Despite terminal illness, Worde exudes happiness Nov 12, 2008
Worde s daughter Megan, the emotional one who Worde said has a harder time dealing with her mother s cancer, lives in Lansing. Worde, 52, was diagnosed with renal cell cancer in June 2007. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Aleris International, Inc. Announces New Senior Vice President and Treasurer Nov 11, 2008
Mr. Griffith attended the College of Business at Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. He attended the School of Business Administration at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI where he received an MBA in Finance. (PR Newswire)
Spartans close exhibition with 112-69 win Nov 11, 2008
EAST LANSING - Michigan State trounced Division II Lake Superior State 112-69 in their final exhibition game. Click through to see what Spartan coach Tom Izzo said afterward during his post-game press conference. (Michigan State Sports -- Rivals.com)
V-Cast: Comp and Konyndyk's early impressions of MSU basketball Nov 11, 2008
EAST LANSING - Michigan State won their second and final exhibition game Monday night 110-69 against Division II Lake Superior State. SpartanMag. (Michigan State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Helping future veterans in combat Nov 11, 2008
Sprank began her journey of helping out soldiers in need at her mother's workplace in Lansing, where they were sending care packages to armed service men and women ... As Sprank brings the idea of helping troops from her mother's workplace in Lansing to Ionia, she is continuing to spread the message of helping soldiers and valuable lessons to friends, family and even co-workers at the Ionia County Courthouse. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Advocates want action on road spending this year Nov 11, 2008
LANSING Advocates of spending more on Michigan roads said Monday the Legislature has enough time before year's end to raise vehicle registration fees and possibly reconfigure the 19-cents-a-gallon gasoline tax ... Task force members, who held press conferences Monday in Southfield, Lansing and Grand Rapids, said action in lame duck could lay the groundwork for debate on other funding ideas in the future. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Charlevoix party chairs call for open dialogue Nov 11, 2008
Lovett admitted he was an eternal optimist and hoped that if the parties could come together in Charlevoix, there might be hope for them to do the same in Lansing and Washington ... Haggard said that Northern Michigan would see enormous benefits if party representatives could apply pressure to both sides in Lansing and said that more should be done to publicize the area s unused industrial sites ... We can go to Lansing and talk to both sides and get help moving somebody into the county to... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Coordinator's Corner Nov 10, 2008
Doug Griffiths GoldandBlack. com spoke with Boilermaker offensive coordinator Ed Zaunbrecher and defensive coordinator Brock Spack following Purdue's 21-7 loss Saturday at No. 18 Michigan State. (Purdue Sports -- Rivals.com)
Conservative Bloggers Feel Spurned Nov 10, 2008
Here in Michigan all Republicans do is backstab Conservatives and don't mind at all that Lansing or Washington take our money as long as they can show off begging for some of it back later. Don't get frustrated - politics is about money and votes - even for Republicans. (Townhall.com)
Big Ten Rankings & Bowl Projections Nov 10, 2008
I think Iowa is a better team than MSU, and were it not for two redzone turnovers in East Lansing. oh well. (HawkeyeNation.com)
Ronald Davis, Health Crusader, Dies at 52 Nov 10, 2008
Dr. Ronald M. Davis, a former president of the American Medical Association who campaigned against tobacco, alcohol, obesity, illicit drugs and unhealthy lifestyles in his career as a public health official, died Thursday at his home in East Lansing, Mich ... Besides his wife and sons, all of East Lansing, Mich. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Video: Dantonio relishes opportunity to play for title Nov 9, 2008
EAST LANSING - Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio knew that his team could challenge for a Big Ten championship in 2008. After their win over Purdue, the Spartans are a win away from claiming their first conference title since 1990. (Michigan State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Video: Allison shines in role as spread breaker Nov 9, 2008
EAST LANSING - Converted wide receiver Ryan Allison continued to thrive in his role as WILL linebacker in Michigan State's spread defense. Allison and the Spartan defense held Purdue under 200 yards of total offense. (Michigan State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Spartans secure Jan 1st Bowl Nov 9, 2008
Staff Reports SpartanMag. (AP) Javon Ringer scored two touchdowns and No. 18 Michigan State used a dominating defense Saturday to stay alive in the Big Ten title chase with a 21-7 victory over Purdue. (Michigan State Sports -- Rivals.com)
V-Cast: Comp and Konyndyk analyze senior day win Nov 9, 2008
EAST LANSING - SpartanMag. com staffers Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk break down Michigan State's win over Purdue in their latest V-cast from Spartan Stadium. (Michigan State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Dot Comp: Senior Day has changed for MSU Nov 9, 2008
EAST LANSING - Mark Dantonio figured Michigan State would have Senior Days like this at some point in his tenure. But no one thought it would happen so soon. (Michigan State Sports -- Rivals.com)
