Grammy-Winning Artists and ‘The Late Night Show’ Talent to Take Stage at Summer Solstice Jazz Festival
The two-day festival will be held Friday, June 21 and Saturday, June 22 and is expected to bring about 7,000 people to downtown East Lansing.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Community Invited to Get Creative, Find Personal Connections, Enter MLK Art Contest
Submissions for the contest are being accepted through April 13.
View the Scenes of Celebration After ELHS Basketball Wins State Title and Read Mayor George Brookover’s Letter to the Team
“Your effort, hard work, spirit and teamwork are an example to our entire City. When we do things together, good things can often happen,” Brookover wrote in a letter to the ELHS boys basketball team.
Talks of New Utilities, Financial Health Team Emerge During Discussion About City Priorities
Council received a progress report on goals it set at the start of last year.
Council Considers Fee Structure that Could Charge Some Businesses for Police Calls
Last May, council put a moratorium on business license fees, asking staff to come up with a fee structure that is more fair.
City Manager Robert Belleman Explains Options City Has to Fix its Finances
In a wide ranging interview, Belleman talked about potential revenue streams, spending cuts, the city’s pension debt and uncertainties East Lansing will need to address.
IN THE COMMUNITY
From Curious Beginners to Seasoned Spotters, East Lansing Birders Club Soars in Popularity
The Birders Club draws nearly 40 members each meeting, making it one of the library’s more popular programs.
19-Year-Old East Lansing Author Publishes First Book: “Mort the Flightless Rat”
Scarlet Haroldson’s book was partially inspired by her pet rat, Mort.
Shoes on a Wire: A Grumpy Homeowner’s Quest for Answers
ELi Reporter Dustin DuFort Petty is fed up with all the shoes hanging from East Lansing power lines.
Cathy DeShambo, a Steward of Spaces and Spirit in East Lansing, Retires
DeShambo spent 13 years working for the City of East Lansing before retiring last week
ELPL Board Picks Chrissie Evaskis-Garrett as Interim Director
Evaskis-Garrett has been serving as the ELPL collections team leader.