Live News Updates for Sept. 25-Oct. 1
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: “Precincts, Pollbooks & Proposals” will be held next week.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Strong Team Culture, Work Ethic Guide ELHS Girls Tennis Team to State Tournament
The ELHS girls tennis team will compete at the two-day state tournament, which kicks off today in Grand Rapids.
East Lansing Public Schools Growing Future Teachers Through Exploring Education Program
East Lansing Public Schools has launched a program that it hopes will help address the teacher shortage, and increase diversity among educators.
61st Annual East Lansing Art Festival Returning Downtown
Crafters, photographers, sculptors and more will be displaying their work downtown for the East Lansing Art Festival this weekend.
Residents, Environmental Groups Concerned about Proposed BWL Plant
BWL claims it is working towards a cleaner portfolio for energy production. Environmentalists question why the company is proposing a fossil fuel-based facility.
IN THE COMMUNITY
School Board Approves Construction Contracts, Sex Ed Curriculum
The board also approved the creation of a new video game design class.
City Manager Robert Belleman Receives Generally Positive Feedback in Review of First Year on the Job
Belleman’s scores showed no glaring holes in the city manager’s performance–though written comments showed some officials would like him to be more present in the community.
Planning Moves Forward for Possible 2025 Folk Festival
The Folk Festival Study Committee has provided an early glimpse at what a 2025 festival may look like.
Technical Mishap Puts Scare Into Whitehills Elementary Staff, Prompts Fixes to ELPS Emergency Preparedness
The incident occurred during a professional development day, when students were not on site.
A Home for the Dicksons
David Dickson, Michigan State College’s first Black faculty member, resided in the city in a time marked by racist housing policies.