MSUFCU Showcases ‘Strength in Roots’ During Grand Opening Celebration
Long-anticipated opening of the Abbot Road branch was celebrated during a July 21 event featuring music, local foods, and speakers from the credit union, university, city and more.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Following in His Father’s Footsteps, George Brookover Is Mayor of East Lansing
Erik Altmann, Mark Meadows and Kerry Ebersole Singh are sworn in, joining George Brookover and Dana Watson on City Council.
Sadness, Fear, Anger Linger After Oct. 7 Attack and Ongoing Violence
Local faith leaders have come together to show their “support and love for local Jewish and Muslim communities.”
Ebersole Singh Runs Way Ahead of Pack; Meadows, Altmann to Return to Council
In unofficial results from Tuesday’s election, Dan Bollman narrowly missed out on the third slot. Noel Garcia finished fifth, Joshua Ramirez-Roberts was sixth, Rebecca Kasen seventh and Chris Wardell eighth.
Special Council Meeting: Assertion Charter Was Violated Found to be Without Merit, City Attorney Will Settle Two Lawsuits
The agenda for the Thursday meeting was added to the city calendar on Wednesday.
Mysteriously Delivered Packet Tells Story of City Raises and Promotions
Councilmember George Brookover expressed discomfort with the actions taken by the outgoing interim city manager. Randy Talifarro, the new city manager and finance director respond.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Planning Commission Postpones B&B Plans, Recommends Energy Ordinance Changes
The Planning Commission recommended approval on a pair of items, while tabling proposed rezoning that would allow for a Grove Street B&B.
He Speaks for the Trees: Arborist Andy Gordon Joins City Staff
Andy Gordon will look to craft a healthier urban forest in the city.
Michigan Waterways Stewards: Meet the New Coalition Conserving Local Waters
Michigan Waterways Stewards are working with local businesses, organizations and volunteers to clean up the Red Cedar River and other Michigan bodies of water.
East Lansing Basketball Star Klarissa Bell is Happy to be Home
East Lansing and MSU star basketball player Klarissa Bell now teaches in the school district she grew up in.
Possible Folk Fest Revival Discussed by Arts Commission
A Folk Festival hasn’t been held in East Lansing since 2017. But action is being taken to explore bringing the event back, or something similar, in the future.