Live News Updates for Sept. 11-17
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: Spartan Appreciation Day at the ELFM is Sunday.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Council Attempts to Outline Ambitions for 2024-2025 Term
The last two city departments presented their priorities, while the strategic planning process was met with some resistance.
Council Holds Three Public Hearings, Defers Decisions
The proposals for a car wash, bed and breakfast, and new gas station are on Tuesday’s City Council meeting agenda.
Video of Nov. 2 Special Council Meeting Released On City YouTube Channel
The video was uploaded to the city’s YouTube channel, but not added to the meeting calendar like other recordings. City manager tells ELi it was an “oversight.”
Police, Public Works and Other City Departments Lay Out 2024 Priorities
City strategic planning will continue at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Hannah Center.
A Reminder of ELi’s Facebook Policy
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IN THE COMMUNITY
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.
Early Voting for the General Election Started Today
Election Day is more than a month away, but voting officially started today.
Gallery: Photos From ELHS Homecoming Game
Reporter Mark Pontoni captured last week’s homecoming festivities through photos.
Drastic Stormwater Management Measures? BWL to Explain Rate Increases? Folk Fest Returning? Questions Emerge from Council Meeting
At its Sept. 17 meeting, City Council voted to accept a property donation on Cresenwood Road to be used as a park or green space.
Local Organization Celebrates Raising $1 Million in Charitable Donations
After starting with 41 members in 2010, Greater Lansing 100+ Women Who Care has grown to around 200 members strong.