SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Questions Arise about East Lansing City Manager Semi-Finalists, Vetting Process
The five semi-finalists’ applications raise a host of questions following investigative research by ELi.
Amanda Cormier Resigns From EL School Board
ELi has learned East Lansing Public Schools Board Trustee Amanda Cormier has tendered her resignation from the board. A special school board meeting is scheduled for 4 p.m. today (Aug. 4) to develop a process for her replacement. Cormier won her seat in November 2022, along with Trustees Terah Chambers, Kath Edsall and Tali Faris-Hylen,…
Thanks to FOIA, You Can Now See the Application Letters of the EL City Manager Candidates
View the packages using the links provided in the story; the interview process begins Monday (Aug. 7) at the Hannah Community Center.
Released Records Show City of East Lansing’s Employment Losses Have Been Management-Heavy
Some departments have been hit harder than others after numerous key employees leave for other jobs or retire.
City Manager Candidates’ Names Released; Interviews Coming Monday
The five semi-finalists were chosen from a pool of 14 applicants; only six of the applicants live in Michigan.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Need a Hot Dog? University Weiner is the Place
Two Michigan State University students partnered to open the business that features Michigan-made hot dogs and other Michigan products.
Live News Updates for Nov. 13-19
Current top stories: Peace Education Center’s Alternative Holiday sale is Friday and Saturday. Read a report on Monday’s Human Rights Commission meeting.
Campbell’s Smoke Shop is an East Lansing Classic
The shop on M.A.C. Avenue has been in business since 1956 and continues to have loyal clientele from around the country and world.
Women in the Arts Festival Returns for 38th Year
The festival at Edgewood United Church begins Friday evening and continues Saturday and features art work, foods, a movie showing and live music.
MSU’s Broad Celebrates Grand Opening of The CORE
The newly-renovated 4,500-square-foot space employs a modular design, allowing the art museum to rotate through a vast range of works from the Broad’s permanent collection.













