SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Restorative Justice Presentation Given to School Board, Essay Award Winners Recognized at Jan. 22 Meeting
MacDonald Middle School Principal Amy Martin and Associate Principal John Atkinson gave a presentation on restorative justice techniques used by the school at the Monday, Jan. 22 East Lansing Board of Education meeting.
ELi Facebook Page is Down
The staff is working diligently to fix the problem ASAP.
Youth Pursue Education While Experiencing Homelessness
Last school year, 41 ELPS students experienced homelessness. School staff works to ensure students experiencing homelessness have the tools necessary to meet their academic potential.
Brookover Negotiates EV Charger at Car Wash; Gas Station and B&B Proposals Rejected
City Council heard another statement condemning the election of Singh as mayor pro tem over Watson.
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.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Council Talks Noise, Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Ban
City Council continues to search a solution for loud cars driving on busy streets, but a shortage of police officers makes enforcing noise ordinances difficult.
ELi introduces East Lansing Holiday Lights Contest
Nominate community members with the best light displays by Sunday, Dec. 15. After that, readers will get a chance to vote on their favorites.
DDA Recommends New Pizza Restaurant Downtown, Hears Feedback on Albert El Fresco
The company proposing the new pizza shop hopes it can provide a “decent meal at a decent price” to students between classes and workers on lunch break.
New Business ‘The Local Epicurean’ Brings Specialty Food Market, Italian Cooking Classes
Cooking classes will be offered to aspiring chefs at various skill levels.
New Nigerian Restaurant to Host African Farmers Market
Handie opened this fall in downtown East Lansing. Sunday, Nov. 24 the fast-casual Nigerian restaurant will host an African Farmers Market from noon to 4 p.m.













