Live News Updates for Sept. 18-24
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 ELPD is partnering with the faith community for a coat drive.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Fink Resigns from ELPS Board; Special Meeting Being Held Today to Discuss Filling Her Seat
Public comment is on the agenda for the 12:30 p.m. meeting. Comments about the suspension of the middle school teacher are anticipated.
Middle School PE Teacher Who Used Racial Slur Suspended Again for ‘Unprofessional Verbal Interaction’
ELPS community has been responding to the recent five-day suspension of Dennis Petrowitz and is planning a “No More Harm” demonstration on Friday.
Special ELi Investigation: Why Have So Many Senior Personnel Quit the City of East Lansing?
Divisions within East Lansing’s City Hall have led to complaints and resignations.
Robert Belleman to Serve as Next City Manager of East Lansing as Council Approves Contract
By Lucas Day Concluding a drawn out saga that stretches back to early August, the East Lansing City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday (Sept. 19) in favor of approving a contract for Robert Belleman to serve as the next city manager. Belleman comes to East Lansing following a recent controversy. He was removed from his previous…
ELPAT Hopes to be Part of Force that Pushes ELPS Past Last Year’s Issues
The team’s goal is to bring together dozens of parent voices and communicate with the school district through a single channel.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Downtown Safety, Homeless are Focus of Presentations to DMB
The Downtown Management Board heard crime statistics from ELPD Deputy Chief Chad Pride and about the Advent House Ministries homelessness outreach program.
Winter Fest: A Wonderland of Fun
This is the second year the festival will be held outside and inside the Hannah Community Center.
CDBG Applications Due Dec. 15
Grant program is for the needs of low-to-moderate income people and neighborhoods.
ELPS Holds ‘Giving Opportunity’ for Holiday Season
The Monday school board meeting included reports on the district, high school and Whitehills Elementary School.
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.