Live News Updates for Oct. 30-Nov. 5
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: Interim Director of Planning, Building and Development Tim Dempsey is leaving for a job in Saginaw.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Documentary Highlights East Lansing Music Camp ‘RicStar’
The camp, which welcomes people of all ages who have special needs, will be recognized in a documentary that is showing at the Capital City Film Festival.
ELIPOC Amendments Approved by Council
Though controversial, the amendments to the ordinance regulating the city’s police oversight commission are meant to provide clarity, and not change how the commission functions.
Union Deliberations, Bond Again Hot Topics at School Board Meeting
The East Lansing Board of Education again heard from the union the district’s administrative assistants are part of at its March 11 meeting.
ELHS Grad Recalls Ventures in Baseball and Music
Dale Corbin was a star pitcher for the Eastern Michigan University baseball team in the 1970s and later found success in music.
Spin Scooters Banished, Tree Maintenance Approved by City Council
City Council permanently revoked Spin scooter company’s license to operate in East Lansing at last night’s meeting.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Know the Candidates: Patrick Lindemann is Challenged by Brian Bruce Beauchine in County Drain Commissioner Race
Incumbent Democrat Patrick Lindemann is being challenged by Republican Brian Bruce Beauchine to serve as Ingham County drain commissioner.
Planning Moves Forward for Great Lakes Folk Festival Revival
The festival was last held in 2017, but recently a committee was put together to explore bringing it back.
“Tunnel of Terror” to be Open Halloween Night
East Lansing’s spookiest attraction will once again be available to view Halloween night on Oakland Drive.
Ask ELi: Are Dogs Allowed on Restaurant Patios?
One local business owner is trying to get a state law changed that doesn’t allow dogs on restaurant patios.
Council Passes Ordinance to End Pretextual Stops, Considers New Building Incentives
Besides the major agenda items, City Manager Robert Belleman shared at the meeting that the city is struggling to fill some key positions.