New Prime Time Seniors Director Alesha Williams: Supporting EL Seniors is “My Joy”
The new Prime Time Seniors director will look to expand activities offered by the program even further.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
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.
ELPS Deputy Superintendent Uses Family History to Teach District Third Graders About History of Racism in U.S.
During Black History Month, Deputy Superintendent Glenn Mitcham takes a unique approach to teach young students a difficult history lesson.
IN THE COMMUNITY
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.
AI Overuse Alarms East Lansing Teachers, Prompts Policy Overhaul
This headline was written by ChatGPT.
East Lansing Residents Can Now Claim Share of $8M Settlement From “Franchise Fee” Lawsuit
Residents can visit eastlansingelectricsettlement.com to submit a claim.