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
By the Numbers: Student Vote Carried Proposal 1 and Other Takeaways From Election Day
Nearly 83% of votes from the five precincts on the MSU campus were in favor of Proposal 1. Overall, about 54% of votes were “yes” on the charter amendment.
Early Voting Centers See Big Turnout Ahead of Election Day
More than 5,500 voters have already cast their ballot at an Early Voting Center.
Know the Candidates: Incumbent Derrick Quinney is Challenged by Karla Skoczylas
The Register of Deeds office records, indexes and retains “documents that convey or encumber real estate located within the county.”
Abbot and Burcham Intersection Closed Due to Gas Leak, Hannah Community Center Remains Open
The Hannah Community Center is currently housing an Early Voting Center that is open until 5 p.m.
Council Votes to Move Forward With Northern Tier Trail Extension
Council voted to move forward with the trail extension, instead of delaying the project until 2028.
IN THE COMMUNITY
19-Year-Old East Lansing Author Publishes First Book: “Mort the Flightless Rat”
Scarlet Haroldson’s book was partially inspired by her pet rat, Mort.
Shoes on a Wire: A Grumpy Homeowner’s Quest for Answers
ELi Reporter Dustin DuFort Petty is fed up with all the shoes hanging from East Lansing power lines.
Cathy DeShambo, a Steward of Spaces and Spirit in East Lansing, Retires
DeShambo spent 13 years working for the City of East Lansing before retiring last week
ELPL Board Picks Chrissie Evaskis-Garrett as Interim Director
Evaskis-Garrett has been serving as the ELPL collections team leader.
AI Overuse Alarms East Lansing Teachers, Prompts Policy Overhaul
This headline was written by ChatGPT.