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
Police, DPW and More Give Budget Presentations
City staff returned for the second straight week to present on budget requests, Tuesday, April 23.
All Saints Episcopal Church Rev. Kit Carlson Retiring
Rev. Kit Carlson has served as rector at All Saints Episcopal Church since 2007.
Annette Irwin: East Lansing’s Leslie Knope?
Planning, Building and Development Director Annette Irwin still carries the reputation of a “Worker Bee” even after 27 years of service to the city.
Council Receives First Round of Budget Presentations Ahead of FY 2025
The new fiscal year will start July 1, 2024.
Library Board Discusses Strategic Planning, Staff Conferences
The East Lansing Public Library met yesterday for its April meeting.
IN THE COMMUNITY
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.
Doctor Raised in EL Travels to Gaza to Care for War Victims
Dr. Omar Malas traveled to aid Palestinians in Northern Gaza, an area hit hardest during the war between Israel and Hamas.
City Accepts Settlement in Lawsuit Stemming From Denied Insurance Claim
The city accepted a $185,000 settlement after initially seeking more than $825,000.
Gallery: Scenes From Campus on Two-Year Anniversary of MSU Shooting
Photojournalist Brian Wells captured scenes on campus on the two-year anniversary of the mass shooting at Michigan State University.
Bob and Sylvia Stevens’ Nearly 70-Year-Old Love Story is Still Being Told
On Valentine’s Day, ELi shares the love story of East Lansing couple Bob and Sylvia Stevens that has spanned nearly 70 years.