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Getting city of Lansing to respond to gushing water

Getting city of Lansing to respond to gushing water

By Wes Thorp on November 19, 2009

How does Lansing City Hall respond to a potential neighborhood water main break? What’s your experience? Check the video.

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Carol Wood leads Lansing budget cut conversation

Carol Wood leads Lansing budget cut conversation

By Wes Thorp on November 15, 2009

City Council-member Carol Wood invites residents to join a conversation about what should be cut from the city’s budget. Watch her video and leave a comment.

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What will the death of the Lansing State Journal mean to our city?

What will the death of the Lansing State Journal mean to our city?

By Wes Thorp on November 15, 2009

Our local paper, the Lansing State Journal, appears to be on its last legs. What does this mean? Will there be more “Tina-gates?”

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LANSING CITY COUNCIL: Will Mayor Virg Bernero give Council-member Carol Wood a hug?

LANSING CITY COUNCIL: Will Mayor Virg Bernero give Council-member Carol Wood a hug?

By Wes Thorp on November 9, 2009

At tonight’s Lansing City Council meeting, will Mayor Virg Bernero gloat about his victory or will he hug his opponent in humility?

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LANSING ELECTION: Lessons learned from mayor and council races

LANSING ELECTION: Lessons learned from mayor and council races

By Wes Thorp on November 5, 2009

Here’s six lessons from Lansing’s election on Tuesday where Virg Bernero was re-elected. Share your thoughts too!

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Is new Lansing (MI) City Market an improvement?

Is new Lansing (MI) City Market an improvement?

By Wes Thorp on November 2, 2009

Need your comments about new Lansing City Market. Nice addition to downtown or big plain pole barn? See the video clip of new market.

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Let’s start a Lansing Online News conversation!

Let’s start a Lansing Online News conversation!

By Wes Thorp on October 28, 2009

You-our readers-are invited to join the Lansing Online News conversation. What’s on your mind? City hall? Jobs? Healthcare? Foreclosure? Food? Bills? Local schools? Let’s talk.

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QUESTION: Should Lansing department heads live in the city?

QUESTION: Should Lansing department heads live in the city?

By Wes Thorp on October 26, 2009

While bragging that Lansing is becoming a world-class city, half of Mayor Virg Bernero’s department heads and top staff choose to live outside the city limits, according to City Council-member Carol Wood. See her video clip.

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Mayor Bernero says WLNS TV 6 canceled debate

Mayor Bernero says WLNS TV 6 canceled debate

By Wes Thorp on October 19, 2009

Mayor Virg Bernero’s spokesman says it was WLNS TV 6 that canceled the debate between the mayor and his challenger City Council-member Carol Wood.

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VIDEO: Carol Wood reacts to Bernero debate pull-out

VIDEO: Carol Wood reacts to Bernero debate pull-out

By Wes Thorp on October 18, 2009

As City Council-member Carol Wood gets neck-and-neck with Mayor Virg Bernero for the city’s top job, there will be an empty chair at the WLNS TV-6 debate on Tuesday. Watch Wood’s reaction in a short video with link inside the post.

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