ELHS Lacrosse Team Wraps up Winning Season
ELHS Lacrosse Coach William Wismer looked for his team to accomplish three goals this season: Improve as players, improve the team culture and improve the young men in the program. Wismer proudly said this year’s squad met its goals.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
With Budget Deadline Looming, Council Opts to Preserve Parks Funding – For Now
Council passed a resolution to adjust next year’s budget to chip away at the deficit, but the biggest part of the initial proposal was left off.
EL Catholics Reflect on Pope Francis, Future of Church
Leaders of the St. Thomas Aquinas Parish are mourning the loss of Pope Francis, but optimistic about the trajectory his leadership led the church.
Finalists, Process for Police Chief Search Released
The city is scheduled to select a new police chief next week.
East Lansing to Offer New Police Chief Next Week
East Lansing is scheduled to extend an offer to a new police chief next week, according to a city webpage dedicated to the police chief search. On the page, it says there were 15 applicants who responded to the job posting. A calendar of events states the city selected four or five finalists on April…
Budget Proposals for General Fund, Police, Fire, More Presented to City Council
Budget season is upon us and City Council dove into discussions about the deficit the general fund is proposed to operate under in the next fiscal year, the impact inflation is having on infrastructure improvements and how big projects on Michigan State University’s campus may impact the city’s finances. City department heads gave presentations on…
IN THE COMMUNITY
Parks and Rec Commission Discusses Communication for Millage to Be Decided at November’s Election
If voters approve the millage, it would provide nearly $3 million of funding dedicated to the city’s Parks, Recreation and Arts Department.
Many East Lansing Residents are Eligible to Receive Significant “Franchise Fee” Reimbursement Payments. How Many Will Submit a Claim?
Cyber scams are making people less likely to engage with texts or emails from unknown senders – even if it’s for a legitimate cause.
Peoples Church Puts Faith into Action by Funding Independent Living for Adults with Disabilities
Peoples Church is working with area nonprofit organizations to provide places for adults living with disabilities to live.
East Lansing to Assemble Team to Review Finances; Council Considers Changes that Police Oversight Commission Say Hurts Transparency, Accountability
Members of the city’s police oversight commission say changes are being made to the commission that are unnecessary under a new agreement with the union representing ELPD patrol officers.
Homelessness, Ceasefire Resolution and Fix to Behavioral Problems at the Library Discussed by HRC
The HRC discussed the possibility of East Lansing purchasing pods to temporarily house people, a move that would mirror recent action by the Lansing City Council.