A Year in Review: What ELi Covered in 2023
With the year coming to an end, we look back at top stories and issues in the City of East Lansing.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Path to Healthy Pension Funding Laid out to Council
For years, the city has struggled with its underfunded pension plan. Now, there appears to be a path forward – but there is work to do.
Documentary Highlights East Lansing Music Camp ‘RicStar’
The camp, which welcomes people of all ages who have special needs, will be recognized in a documentary that is showing at the Capital City Film Festival.
ELIPOC Amendments Approved by Council
Though controversial, the amendments to the ordinance regulating the city’s police oversight commission are meant to provide clarity, and not change how the commission functions.
Union Deliberations, Bond Again Hot Topics at School Board Meeting
The East Lansing Board of Education again heard from the union the district’s administrative assistants are part of at its March 11 meeting.
ELHS Grad Recalls Ventures in Baseball and Music
Dale Corbin was a star pitcher for the Eastern Michigan University baseball team in the 1970s and later found success in music.
IN THE COMMUNITY
ELHS Girls Swim Team Dives Into New Season
Despite being down several swimmers, the ELHS Trojans girls swim team took home first place at the Holt Invitational.
ELHS Boys Tennis Team Looks to Build on Last Season’s Success
The Trojans boys tennis team lost some key contributors from last year’s team that earned its way into the state tournament, but returning players are ready to step up.
City Officials Search for Answers to Flooding at Community Listening Session
The city is looking to identify all factors contributing to widespread flooding in recent years.
Pair of Developments are Approved by Council
Council approved a gas station and convenience store, and a multi-tenant retail and restaurant space at its Aug. 13 meeting.
Charter Amendment Committee Members Picked; Proposed Rental Ordinance Changes Revealed at Council Meeting
Diane Goddeeris, Jonathan Forman, Jeffrey Hank, Veronica Wilkerson-Johnson, Ruben Martinez, Jill Rhode and Pam Weil have been selected to serve on the charter review committee.