Author: Clay Oppenhuizen

EL Fresco Set to Return May 12 in Same Location with New Amenities

EL Fresco Set to Return May 12 in Same Location with New Amenities

With EL Fresco set to return on May 12, ELi’s Clay Oppenhuizen speaks to the project’s organizer, Adam Cummins, about what to expect the second time around.

Parking Meter Rates Set to Increase in July. Violation Fines May See Hike Too.
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Parking Meter Rates Set to Increase in July. Violation Fines May See Hike Too.

Prices for parking at meters and City-owned ramps and lots may increase this summer. City staff is also calling for Council to consider a hike in fines for parking meter violations. Clay Oppenhuizen and Emily Joan Elliott explain why.

Construction On River Trail Extension To Meridian Set To Begin Soon
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Construction On River Trail Extension To Meridian Set To Begin Soon

Construction was originally set to begin in 2020, but was delayed due to the pandemic. Clay Oppenhuizen reports for ELi that construction is now set to get going this year.

ELPL Board Discusses Vacancies, Concerns About Intellectual Freedom

ELPL Board Discusses Vacancies, Concerns About Intellectual Freedom

The Library Board of Trustees discussed two upcoming Board vacancies and concerns about intellectual freedom in light of what the American Library Association has called a “dramatic uptick in book challenges.”

How Can You Apply for an East Lansing Board or Commission?
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How Can You Apply for an East Lansing Board or Commission?

Find out how you can be more involved in the City of East Lansing by applying to a board or commission. Clay Oppenhuizen reports.

A Refresher On East Lansing’s Income Tax As Returns Are Due in May
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A Refresher On East Lansing’s Income Tax As Returns Are Due in May

Returns are due on or before May 2, 2022. If you worked in the City of East Lansing in 2021, you’ll likely be required to file. Find out how and more from reporter Clay Oppenhuizen.

Kid’s Cultural Concert Series Comes to Hannah Center in March and April

Kid’s Cultural Concert Series Comes to Hannah Center in March and April

Looking for a live, fun, family event this spring? The East Lansing Children’s Cultural Concert Series is just the ticket with performances on Mar. 5 and 19 and April 9.

Michigan Flyer, Expanding Connections in Mid-Michigan, Turns 15

Michigan Flyer, Expanding Connections in Mid-Michigan, Turns 15

A local business that many East Lansing residents see cruising across town recently celebrated its fifteenth anniversary in November 2021. Clay Oppenhuizen reports on the regional growth of the Michigan Flyer.

Ask ELi: How are local daycares implementing Covid protocols?
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Ask ELi: How are local daycares implementing Covid protocols?

Why is there so much variation in how daycares are implementing Covid-19 protocols and handling exposures? Clay Oppenhuizen reports for ELi.