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Local businesses pull tomatoes for safety
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A recent salmonella outbreak traced to tomatoes has prompted many area businesses to stop sales on the potentially contaminated produce. According to the Food and Drug Administration, there have been no deaths, but 145 illnesses of salmonella poisoning with at least 23 resulting in hospitalizations.
Students given a way to pay with CMU IDs
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When laundry facilities in the old Towers Residence Halls were installed, there was a bit of a problem - they had a card reader instead of coin slots for students to pay for their laundry. Students' Flex Dollars would not work on the machines, so in January 2008 CMU developed the Campus Cash System.
A different kind of mission
Veteran adjusts as chair of military science department
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At the height of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Aaron Kalloch found himself in the midst of Saddam Hussein loyalists. Lt. Col. Kalloch, Central Michigan University's new chair of the military science department, combated resistance forces during two tours of duty in Iraq.
Mays leaves mark in four years
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Four years ago, Central Michigan University's Reserve Officers' Training Corps ranked in the bottom half of the nation. With its graduating cadets lagging behind the rest, the program needed strong leadership, discipline and confidence. It needed Maj. Gregg Mays.
Residents of community oppose restaurant
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A Mount Pleasant developer is one step closer to placing a Hooters on Mission Street. Wings of Mt. Pleasant LLC, needs to obtain a liquor license to move on its plan to develop the lot, located near Hot 'n Now. At a June 5 Planning Commission Meeting, the developers were given a special use permit, which allows the restaurant to serve liquor if they obtain a liquor license.
Tax spending more apparent in 2009
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Mount Pleasant citizens will be able to see where their tax dollars are going more clearly starting next year. The Mount Pleasant City Commission approved a plan that would help inform citizens on the city's use of tax money. The 2009-2013 Capital Improvement Plan was approved Monday and serves as a five-year schedule that records all major proposed capital improvement projects such as financing methods, cost estimates and project priorities.
Recycling center pushes for curbside pickups
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After more than 15 years of environmental efforts, the Isabella County Recycling Center wants Union Township to establish weekly pickups within neighborhoods. It would allow the center to further boost recycling, said Marnie Basney, the center's environmental education specialist.
Attorney General sued by lawyer over lack of casino liquor licenses
The Soaring Eagle Casino, along with the 18 tribal casinos in Michigan, is allowed to sell alcohol without a liquor license. But each may face some opposition. Patrick Devlin, a lawyer and employee of the Michigan Gaming Control Board, has sued Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox to force him to require the state's tribal casinos to obtain liquor licenses.
Professor says state energy legislation is a mixed bag
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Ted Bolema was one of two researchers to conclude that proposed state energy legislation will do more harm than good. The assistant finance and law professor conducted a study along with a colleague for the Mackinac Center for Public Policy that ended in May.
Courses offered at Beaver Island attract students
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For students in the College of Science and Technology, the summer months provide multiple opportunities for research and personal development in their chosen fields. Associate Dean of Science and Technology Jane Matty said students and faculty members devote much of their time over the summer to a wide variety of projects funded through the Summer Scholar Program.
ProfEd mailings part of postal investigation
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A U.S. postal inspector asked Central Michigan University for mailing records following an indictment of two Mount Pleasant residents allegedly involved in a mail fraud. Thomas Trionfi, Director of Contracting and Purchasing Services, said the inspector requested information pertaining to bulk mail orders through private mailing services.
Michigan delegates support Obama after Clinton bows out
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Seven Michigan superdelegates have switched their support from Hillary Clinton to Barack Obama in light of Clinton's concession Saturday. Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Lt. Gov. John Cherry, Democratic National Committee member Joel Ferguson, U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow and U.
Well-traveled prof finds home at CMU
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Finance and Law professor Colby Wright has crossed the Pacific Ocean and traveled from coast-to-coast, but he made his mark in Mount Pleasant in the past academic year. The sole recipient of the 2008 Dean's Teaching Award after his first year at CMU, Wright said he discovered an interest in teaching while serving on a mission to the Philippines when he was 19.
President fund sparks research
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From shoulder muscle tears to pitcher plants, researchers who won this year's President's Research Investment Fund spring competition span a wide variety of expertise. The six individuals were given a total of more than $67,000 to study their particular fields of interest - most notably Parkinson's Disease, local water systems and biological environments.
