ELPL ‘Library of Things’ Has a Bit of Everything
Tools, light therapy, zoo passes and more are among the unconventional offerings that can be checked out at the library.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
East Lansing City Council Votes to Change Attorneys for General Legal Services, Prosecution
The decision to switch attorneys was made in a narrow 3-2 vote, with a couple council members balking at the higher hourly rate of the new firm.
With Budget Deadline Looming, Council Opts to Preserve Parks Funding – For Now
Council passed a resolution to adjust next year’s budget to chip away at the deficit, but the biggest part of the initial proposal was left off.
EL Catholics Reflect on Pope Francis, Future of Church
Leaders of the St. Thomas Aquinas Parish are mourning the loss of Pope Francis, but optimistic about the trajectory his leadership led the church.
Finalists, Process for Police Chief Search Released
The city is scheduled to select a new police chief next week.
East Lansing to Offer New Police Chief Next Week
East Lansing is scheduled to extend an offer to a new police chief next week, according to a city webpage dedicated to the police chief search. On the page, it says there were 15 applicants who responded to the job posting. A calendar of events states the city selected four or five finalists on April…
IN THE COMMUNITY
A Local Girl’s Memory Continues to Strengthen East Lansing Schools
The East Lansing Educational Foundation is accepting nominations for its annual awards.
Two East Lansing Churches Welcome New Parish Leaders
The pulpits of All Saints Episcopal Church and the Edgewood United Church of Christ were filled this year.
East Lansing Insider Podcast: ELi Editors Discuss Upcoming Election Slate
Managing Editor Luke Day and Deputy Editor Anna Liz Nichols discuss the upcoming election slate.
Library Board Prepares to Search for a New Director
Interim Library Director Chrissie Evaskis-Garrett said the search will cost a “minimum” of $55,000 to $60,000.
East Lansing Faith Groups to Hold Protest for Gaza Today
The protest will be held at the median near Grand River Avenue and Abbot Road, and will not block traffic.