SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
ELPS Board Discusses Pros and Cons of Returning Resource Officers to the High School
Recent tensions, anger are not seen at the April 24 meeting, as the school board recognizes theater students, talks Graduation Alliance program and much more.
FOIA Shows Bacon Brought Government-Reorganization Draft to Lahanas
Mayor Pro Tem Jessy Gregg has said the matter is being overblown in importance, while records show Interim Planning Director Tim Dempsey has seen it as critical to understanding low staff morale.
Author of Eight-Page Memo Comes Forward, Challenging Anonymous Complaint
Former employees of the City of East Lansing are shedding more light on the tensions that have existed within the government for months.
Jarred by Surprise Plan to Reshape the City, DDA Moves to Get Its Own Director
The conversation was tense as Interim City Manager Randy Talifarro spoke to the eight-page draft reorganization plan that’s been rattling East Lansing’s government.
Girls Tennis Team Frustrated by Continued Need to Choose Between Graduation and State Tournament
Senior players are forced to retire early from matches in order to make graduation.
IN THE COMMUNITY
East Lansing’s Acting Director of Public Works Provides Infrastructure Update
The wastewater treatment plant is processing over 4 billion gallons a year…and water rates are going up. Bike lanes are coming to Coolidge and Hagadorn Roads. The Red Cedar Neighborhood will get a new water main. What else can you expect in the coming year?
Pumpstock Returns June 3; Donations Being Accepted
The festival in Bailey Park will showcase five bands on the main stage and four more acts performing on a local stage.
City Talks Tree Love, Yard Waste, Solar Price Surges, and No Mow May
The proposed city budget for next year would increase spending on trees, continue waste and recycling programs residents have come to expect and look to renewable energy.
It’s ‘Business as Usual’ For Annual East Lansing Art Festival
In its 60th year, the festival will again fill Albert Avenue with a wide variety of art, music, food and activities.
ELi Has a New Executive Director and Publisher: Beth Peck
Peck graduated from Michigan State University in 2004 with a degree in journalism and a specialization in public relations, and her career has spanned marketing, fundraising, and nonprofit management.