Sept. 27, 2002 CNS Budget

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NEW FACE IN THE CROWD: Lending a hand on the editing side today is Jim Wallington, recently retired managing editor of the Romeo Observer and now adjunct instructor in the MSU School of Journalism. Jim and Vic will be standing in for Bill next week while he and his wife tour New England.
Articles for week of Friday, Setember 27, 2002
RADIOTOWERS — The idea of local police agencies sharing antenna space on State Police towers could save a lot of money, but it’s not as simple as it sounds. By Breanna Shepherd. FOR HILLSDALE & ALL POINTS.
GREATLAKES — Efforts to further clean up the Great Lakes are being pushed by Michigan’s two U.S. senators. By Jessica Hulett. FOR MACOMB, ROMEO, C&G & ALL POINTS.
EMMETPLAN — In a unique spirit of cooperation, municipalities in Emmet County have shown that they can work together developing and operating a master plan for land use that crosses township boundaries and city limits. By Danny Layne. FOR PETOSKEY & ALL POINTS.
OLDLAW — Scrape that Lions, Tigers and Bears sticker off your car. Michigan has a law against such displays, but a move is under way to amend the law. By Aleks Tapinsh. FOR ALL POINTS.
HISPANIC — Sturgis schools are playing a key role in the state’s Hispanic Heritage Month, which includes special events in Lansing. By Krista Chambers. FOR STURGIS.
PROPOSAL2 — Statewide vote on Proposal 2 could help Monroe area deal with wastewater treatment problems, thanks to potential funding benefits. By Katie Morell. FOR MONROE.
MALLOPENING — A big new shopping center on U.S. 127 between Lansing and East Lansing may have a huge impact, both positive and negative, on the area. By Stella Thevenin. For EAST LANSING.
FORESTFUNDS — A Senate bill would give Michigan counties that contain federal forest lands extra flexibility in how they spend money distributed through the state. By Spiros Gallos. For MANISTEE AND U.P.
ROGUESUPPER — They aren’t the mainstays in history classes, but desperados, thieves and outcasts once gave the Upper Peninsula and the rest of Michigan a seedy side that rivaled Deadwood and Dodge City. A new book takes a look at some of Michigan’s top rogues. By Eric Freedman. FOR ESCANABA, MARQUETTE, HOUGHTON & ALL POINTS.
ROGUESMICHIGAN — They aren’t the mainstays in history classes, but desperados, thieves and outcasts once gave the Upper Peninsula and the rest of Michigan a seedy side that rivaled Deadwood and Dodge City. A new book takes a look at some of Michigan’s top rogues. By Eric Freedman. FOR ALL POINTS.