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Area police see ‘average’ amount of activity during St. Patrick’s Day

Area police see ‘average’ amount of activity during St. Patrick’s Day

The steps in a field sobriety test might seem simple to some. But when the individual Central Michigan University Police Officer David Coffman suspected of drunk driving Wednesday night lifted his leg counting one-1,000, two-1,000, those steps were a challenge. The driver was arrested around 10 p.m. after a preliminary breathalyzer test and, for Coffman, St. Patrick’s Day had reached its peak.

Searching for glory: senior Steintrager looks for All-America finish in first year starting

Searching for glory: senior Steintrager looks for All-America finish in first year starting

Matt Steintrager came to Central Michigan University with plenty of accolades — but it has taken him longer than most to add more in college.Along with being a state champion his senior year in high school at Detroit Catholic Central, Steintrager also placed second at Senior Nationals and Junior Nationals.

Student opera “Don Giovanni” set for weekend performances

Student opera “Don Giovanni” set for weekend performances

Angela Gawne dreams of someday traveling across Europe performing in historical opera houses. The Flint senior said she loves the way opera demands perfection.

Female taken to hospital after pedestrian accident on Washington Street

Female taken to hospital after pedestrian accident on Washington Street

A female was transported to Central Michigan Community Hospital with unknown injuries after she was struck by a car as she crossed Washington St.A male driving a black Scion XB struck the female, said Officer Jason Powell of Mount Pleasant Police Department.

Wrestling

Bennett, Brown and Trice earn All-America status

D.J. Palomares | March 19, 2010

Redshirt freshman 174-pounder Ben Bennett pinned his opponent 44 seconds into the third round of his consolation match to secure All-America honors for the first time in his career.Bennett followed that performance with another first-round pin to advance in the tournament. He takes on Virginia junior Christopher Henrich in the final day of the tournament for the opportunity to wrestle in the third-place match.

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Baseball

Baseball splits doubleheader with Illinois State

Aaron McMann | March 19, 2010

The CMU baseball team split a doubleheader with Illinois State on Friday at Duffy Baas Field in Normal, Ill.CMU (7-7) won the first game 2-1 on a second-inning solo home run by junior first baseman Nate Theunissen (1-for-2). An RBI single from senior third baseman James Teas (1-for-3) in the first inning gave the Chippewas an early 1-0 lead.

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Metro

WITH VIDEO: Police identify body found Thursday as Matthew Poole

Amelia Eramya | March 19, 2010

The Isabella County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed a body found Thursday behind Sam’s Club was Matthew Owen Poole.

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Wrestling

Four wrestlers aim for All-America status at NCAA Championships

CM Life Staff Reports | March 19, 2010

Tony D'Alie (149 pounds), Steve Brown (157), Ben Bennett (174) and Jarod Trice (285) all advanced with wins.

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Metro

Bill could allocate money to Pell Grants

Heather Hillman | March 19, 2010

According to previous reports, 6,275 students enrolled at Central Michigan University as of last fall hold a Pell Grant. The maximum amount of money possible through a Pell Grant is $5,550. The new legislation looks to raise that maximum to approximately $6,400.

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Metro

Farm Bureau finds beef with Michigan Meatout Day

Carisa Seltz | March 19, 2010

Some are fuming mad and seeing red over Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s proclamation to encourage Michiganders to eat healthy greens. Michigan’s hunter and meat community promptly retaliated to Granholm’s decision to make Saturday “Michigan Meatout Day,” saying it is demeaning to Michigan’s entire agricultural industry and proves her willingness to cater to special interest.

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Football

GMAC Bowl costs Athletics Department $188,903

Lindsay Knake | March 19, 2010

Central Michigan University and the Athletics Department spent $188,903 to send the football team to the GMAC Bowl on Jan. 6 in Mobile, Ala.Total game costs were $561,133, which included lodging and transportation, but CMU received a $350,000 travel allocation from the Mid-American Conference and earned $22,230 in ticket sales, which helped offset the costs.

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Metro

State promises 7,000 new jobs

Maryellen Tighe | March 19, 2010

On Tuesday, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation said it was dumping $742 million into business projects statewide with a series of tax credits within 10 years and the promise of around 7,000 jobs.

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