Council Floats Regional Strategy Following Deer Management Presentation
The deer management plan and January cull were approved 4-1 at the Nov. 28 meeting.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
61st Annual East Lansing Art Festival Returning Downtown
Crafters, photographers, sculptors and more will be displaying their work downtown for the East Lansing Art Festival this weekend.
Residents, Environmental Groups Concerned about Proposed BWL Plant
BWL claims it is working towards a cleaner portfolio for energy production. Environmentalists question why the company is proposing a fossil fuel-based facility.
Planning Commission Recommends Gas Station, Not B&B Rezoning
A plan to replace a gas station and convenience store on the corner of Abbot Road and Saginaw Street will go back to City Council with the Planning Commission’s approval.
Police, DPW and More Give Budget Presentations
City staff returned for the second straight week to present on budget requests, Tuesday, April 23.
All Saints Episcopal Church Rev. Kit Carlson Retiring
Rev. Kit Carlson has served as rector at All Saints Episcopal Church since 2007.
IN THE COMMUNITY
ELHS Students Work to Support Capital Area Humane Society
The students are collecting cash, pet toys and more for their “Sharing for the Shelter” donation drive.
Council Talks Noise, Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Ban
City Council continues to search a solution for loud cars driving on busy streets, but a shortage of police officers makes enforcing noise ordinances difficult.
ELi introduces East Lansing Holiday Lights Contest
Nominate community members with the best light displays by Sunday, Dec. 15. After that, readers will get a chance to vote on their favorites.
DDA Recommends New Pizza Restaurant Downtown, Hears Feedback on Albert El Fresco
The company proposing the new pizza shop hopes it can provide a “decent meal at a decent price” to students between classes and workers on lunch break.
New Business ‘The Local Epicurean’ Brings Specialty Food Market, Italian Cooking Classes
Cooking classes will be offered to aspiring chefs at various skill levels.