EAST LANSING — Pens with hidden knives went out the door during a July 8 MSU Surplus Store sale, and now the store at least wants to alert the latest owners.

Hidden knives were found in free pens distributed during MSU Surplus Store's Teacher Sale on July 8. The Surplus Store urges potential receivers of these pens to contact them upon discovery.

Michigan State University Surplus Store officials are asking the public to check free pens distributed during a recent teacher sale after discovering some contained hidden knives.

Smith & Caughey’s is selling its shop fittings and surplus inventory at auction – and among the thousands of lots is the store’s Santa’s sleigh. Their Chri ...