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
Meet East Lansing City Council Candidate Joshua Ramirez-Roberts
This is the first story in a series of six introducing candidates for East Lansing City Council.
Voters to Weigh Millage That Would Fund Parks and Ease Pressure on the City’s Budget Deficit
If the millage passes, property taxes will increase by two mills and the Parks and Recreation Department will be insulated from cuts. If it fails, the implications are less clear.
Tedda Hughes to be ELi’s Next Executive Director, Award Winning Journalist to Join Reporting Staff and More Exciting Updates
Our reporting staff will soon add award winning journalist Anna Liz Nichols and former ELi intern Ayah Imran in full-time roles. Plus, we’re starting a weekly podcast and radio show!
Meijer Gas Station Approved, Graduate Expansion Met With Skepticism and Social District Proposal Deferred by Council
Along with discussions about developments in the city, Councilmember Mark Meadows said the city won’t change its Sanctuary City status after threats from the federal government.
Teachers’ Union Continues Negotiations as East Lansing School District Braces for Change
Due to funding constraints, families will now be asked to pay to participate in athletics and the free school lunch program is at risk.
IN THE COMMUNITY
New East Lansing Mayor to be Selected, Councilmembers-Elect to be Sworn in at Meeting Tonight
The five member East Lansing City Council will select a mayor among themselves tonight.
East Lansing Insider Podcast: The New East Lansing City Council and Public Safety Recommendations
City Council is poised to consider ordinance changes suggested by a team of city staff members.
Miniature Service Horse Helps Area Woman Overcome Anxiety and Educate the Public
Abrea Hensley struggled with severe anxiety after living through a traumatic incident in 2010. A miniature service horse now helps her overcome mental health challenges.
East Lansing Human Rights Commission Votes to Investigate Complaints Despite Advice from City Attorney
A city attorney worries the East Lansing Human Rights Commission investigating a pair of complaints could impact the city’s litigating position.
East Lansing Residents Warned of Fake Invoice Scam
The fake invoice was sent to a resident who has an application being considered by the city’s Historic District Commission.