Live News Updates for Sept. 18-24
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: The ELPD is partnering with the faith community for a coat drive.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Q&A With Environmental Specialist Cliff Walls: AI Recycling Program Wraps Up
East Lansing Environmental Specialist Cliff Walls answered questions via email about the city’s recycling program that used artificial intelligence to identify contaminants in recycling bins.
Pair of Major Road Projects Approved by City Council
City Council voted to approve projects that will have major impacts on two of East Lansing’s busiest roads at the Jan. 23 meeting.
Restorative Justice Presentation Given to School Board, Essay Award Winners Recognized at Jan. 22 Meeting
MacDonald Middle School Principal Amy Martin and Associate Principal John Atkinson gave a presentation on restorative justice techniques used by the school at the Monday, Jan. 22 East Lansing Board of Education meeting.
ELi Facebook Page is Down
The staff is working diligently to fix the problem ASAP.
Youth Pursue Education While Experiencing Homelessness
Last school year, 41 ELPS students experienced homelessness. School staff works to ensure students experiencing homelessness have the tools necessary to meet their academic potential.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Know the Candidates: Steve Fox Challenges Scott Wriggelsworth in Ingham County Sheriff’s Race
Over the next several weeks, ELi will bring you articles highlighting the choices for state- and county-wide election. We seek to interview each of the major candidates for these offices and share an objective look at their backgrounds and goals for office. Today, we focus on Ingham County Sheriff. With its administrative offices in the…
Know the Candidates: Incumbent Penelope Tsernoglou is Challenged by Frank Lambert for 75th District House Seat
Hear from candidates on why they feel they are best suited to represent Michigan’s 75th District.
School Board Candidates Describe Their Qualifications, Priorities if Elected
This is the first of three stories bringing the responses all six East Lansing Board of Education candidates gave to questions ELi asked them.
Fall Updates from ELi
ELi has new employees, earned a couple of grants and our team looks forward to continue bringing important stories.
A Century Well Spent: EL Resident Reflects on Life After Celebrating 100th Birthday
From fighting tuberculosis to working with the Red Cross and community groups, Irv Nichols has spent a century helping others.