Live News Updates for Oct. 9-15
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: Fiber to Fashion Festival is Saturday downtown.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
A Look at Dispute Between ELPS and Union After Tentative Agreement Reached
Documents show the process followed when ELPS hired an administrator’s son at an elevated pay rate.
Albert El Fresco Tweaks, Illegal Parking Discussed by DDA
Albert El Fresco will return to downtown East Lansing later this month.
Path to Healthy Pension Funding Laid out to Council
For years, the city has struggled with its underfunded pension plan. Now, there appears to be a path forward – but there is work to do.
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.
IN THE COMMUNITY
New Business ‘The Local Epicurean’ Brings Specialty Food Market, Italian Cooking Classes
Cooking classes will be offered to aspiring chefs at various skill levels.
New Nigerian Restaurant to Host African Farmers Market
Handie opened this fall in downtown East Lansing. Sunday, Nov. 24 the fast-casual Nigerian restaurant will host an African Farmers Market from noon to 4 p.m.
City Council Passes Building Incentives System, Picks Firm to Lead Search For New Police Chief
Council hopes the incentive system brings environmentally friendly buildings and affordable units.
Bailey Preschool Under State Investigation
Unchanged diapers and understaffed classrooms are among the accusations made against the preschool and childcare center.
Longtime City Employee Ron Springer Preserves Memory of Service Members
Vietnam War Veteran and retired long-time East Lansing city employee Ron Springer has dedicated much of his life to honoring those who served in the U.S. military.