The Oct. 23 meeting included a presentation by the ELHS principal, adoption of 24 board policy revisions and approval of a bond proposal for security enhancements.
With migrating birds, squirrels fattening up for winter and diverse city parks, this is a good time of year to get outside.
ELi Now is a column from the East Lansing Info reporting and editorial staff, created as a space to provide live updates of East Lansing news. Current top story: Interim Director of Planning, Building and Development Tim Dempsey is leaving for a job in Saginaw.
The young organizer of Saturday’s Dollars 4 Dyslexia Fundraising Open House has set her sights on raising $6,000.
The city’s new top administrator talks about his life, his priorities and gives his perspective on the end of his job in Saginaw.
A vendor’s email was compromised by an outside entity. The city is working with the MSP and FBI to recover the funds.
Here are links to the articles included in the timeline presented in ELi’s November 2023 paper edition: Jan. 11: After Library Director Calls Police on Wrongly-Accused Black Teen, Outrage Expressed to Library Board. Jan. 17: Lahanas is Out as City Manager, Noel Garcia Jr. Named to Council. Jan. 23: East Lansing High School Teachers and…
Commissioners heard a presentations on lyme disease interventions, the aquatic center and city park upgrades.
ELi Now is a column from the East Lansing Info reporting and editorial staff, created as a space to provide live updates of East Lansing news. Current top story: The annual Great Pumpkin Walk is Sunday in downtown East Lansing.
A personally decorated plywood table, four red Solo cups, two dice and rules agreed upon by players are the basics of the game. Sort of.
Commissioners request clarification on what impact this will have on EL residents and will advise City Council as they decide whether or not to support the proposal.
The proposed BWL training facility was tabled for further community engagement. The upgrade to the gas station at the corner of Abbot and Saginaw Highway was approved 5-1 by Planning Commission.
After 228 days on the job, Talifarro said he is glad to have had the opportunity to step into the crucial city role during a sometimes tumultuous time.
MDOT’s road reconfiguration plans are meant to “improve safety,” but those who live in the neighborhoods worry they could make travel more dangerous.
The communitywide debate has been ongoing since May. With the Tuesday decision, the surface parking lot will stay a parking lot.
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The required analysis, presented during the Oct. 10 discussion-only City Council meeting, reviewed demographics, affordability and housing complaints.
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DTN must return tenant’s security deposit and the city attorney will negotiate a deal with the rental company to determine any additional consequences.
Majority of the four-hour meeting was spent interviewing the six candidates for the trustee position vacated by Monica Fink.
Responses of “yes” or “no” to the ballot initiatives may give insight into candidates’ political views.
This is the third short-answer question posed to the eight East Lansing Council candidates.
ELi is providing a series of stories with candidate responses to questions generated by readers. This is the second of the series of four packages.
ELi is providing a series of three stories with candidate responses to questions generated by readers.
The commission also discussed the “sustained” allegations against an ELPD officer for repeatedly calling a woman after getting her phone number while on duty.
ELi Now is a column from the East Lansing Info reporting and editorial staff, created as a space to provide live updates of East Lansing news. Current top story: Fiber to Fashion Festival is Saturday downtown.
The board is expected to also approve a separation agreement with suspended middle school physical education teacher, Dennis Petrowitz.
22 people spoke to Council about the affordable housing project during the Oct. 3 meeting, with majority speaking against the proposal. Council expects to make a decision at the Oct. 17 meeting.
Public participants held a “dialogue” as they sought solutions and suggestions for a plan to guide the ELPD.
“More tools in our toolkit” are helping to reduce the strain on the healthcare system and the health of people in the community.
The exhibit, on display until Feb. 18, 2024, shines a light on the ways many artists and athletes share common values.
Those interested in applying for the open trustee position have until noon Friday to submit an application.
ELi Now is a column from the East Lansing Info reporting and editorial staff, created as a space to provide live updates of East Lansing news. Current top story: 54B District Court closed Monday for Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
ELi brings you what candidates had to say about the city’s workforce problem, redevelopment, climate change, public safety and lots more.
Voters are being asked to consider three amendments on the Nov. 7, 2023, ballot.
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