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SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Only One Candidate Has Applied to Run for School Board, as Filing Deadline Approaches
The filing deadline is July 23 and four school board seats will be up for grabs in November’s election.
East Lansing Devastated by Flooding Again
Two storms have caused widespread flooding in East Lansing in less than a month.
Mayor George Brookover Announces Preferred Charter Review Committee Members
While council isn’t scheduled to make a final decision on members of the charter review committee until August, Brookover’s memo shows which candidates have an inside track to being appointed.
ELHS Alumna’s Educational Future Uncertain After Participating In Columbia University Protests
2022 ELHS graduate Marie Adele Grosso is still unsure if she’ll be allowed to return to Columbia University after protesting against Israeli military actions.
Commission on the Environment Discusses Proposal to Increase Recycling Accessibility
Currently, the city code doesn’t require multi-family housing complexes built before 2007 to have on-site recycling services.
IN THE COMMUNITY
East Lansing, Okemos, Central Michigan University Students to Team Up for Collaborative Concert
The concert will take place Tuesday, April 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the East Lansing High School auditorium.
Council Roundup: Discussions About Speeding, Loud Cars Resume; Stalled Sauna Park Proposal is Given New Life
Noisy and speeding cars has been a common complaint in East Lansing for years – but no solution appears to be imminent.
New Meijer Gas Station, Indian Pizza Restaurant and Sauna Park Discussed by Planning Commission
Two of the projects earned the recommendation of the Planning Commission and will now seek approval from City Council.
Library Resources to Take Hit After Federal Funding Cuts
The biggest impact from the cuts could be losing the system libraries use to share resources.
ELPL Shares New Strategic Plan With Presentation, Q&A, Trivia, Giveaways, Cake
The strategic plan will provide guidance when ELPL makes decisions about its budget, programs and partnerships.