Live News Updates for Oct. 23-29
ELi Now is a column from the East Lansing Info reporting and editorial staff, created as a space to provide live updates of East Lansing news. Current top story: The annual Great Pumpkin Walk is Sunday in downtown East Lansing.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
East Lansing Homeless Shelter Celebrates 40 Years of Service
As part of the anniversary celebration, a ribbon cutting and open house will be held Thursday at the shelter’s new administrative facilities.
More Work Needed for Use of Force Recommendations; ELPD Being Investigated by State
Facilitators will revise the use of force report and recommendations based on ELIPOC and community feedback.
The Numbers: Analysis of Data From Nov. 7 Election
Kerry Ebersole Singh ran well ahead of other candidates in a City Council election that saw a strong turnout.
Following in His Father’s Footsteps, George Brookover Is Mayor of East Lansing
Erik Altmann, Mark Meadows and Kerry Ebersole Singh are sworn in, joining George Brookover and Dana Watson on City Council.
Sadness, Fear, Anger Linger After Oct. 7 Attack and Ongoing Violence
Local faith leaders have come together to show their “support and love for local Jewish and Muslim communities.”
IN THE COMMUNITY
Trees Dominate Discussion at Planning Commission Meeting
Three public hearings were held at the Feb. 28 Planning Commission meeting. One regarded tree removals, another addressed a solar energy ordinance and the third revisited a B&B that is proposed for Grove Street.
Library Board Preps for New Fiscal Year at Feb. 21 Meeting
ELPL Interim Director Angelo Moreno spent much of his last meeting at the helm discussing finances with the library board.
Lake Michigan Film Festival Kicks Off Tonight
The Lake Michigan Film Festival will bring nearly 40 projects from independent filmmakers.
Documentary Screening to Celebrate Women in Church Leadership
All Saints Episcopal Church will celebrate women in church leadership by holding a screening of “The Philadelphia Eleven.”
Murals, Cultural Arts Plan Discussed at Feb. 15 Arts Commission Meeting
The East Lansing Arts Commission discussed the possibility of installing five heat-applied vinyl murals at its Feb. 15 meeting.