SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Middle School PE Teacher Who Used Racial Slur Suspended Again for ‘Unprofessional Verbal Interaction’
ELPS community has been responding to the recent five-day suspension of Dennis Petrowitz and is planning a “No More Harm” demonstration on Friday.
Special ELi Investigation: Why Have So Many Senior Personnel Quit the City of East Lansing?
Divisions within East Lansing’s City Hall have led to complaints and resignations.
Robert Belleman to Serve as Next City Manager of East Lansing as Council Approves Contract
By Lucas Day Concluding a drawn out saga that stretches back to early August, the East Lansing City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday (Sept. 19) in favor of approving a contract for Robert Belleman to serve as the next city manager. Belleman comes to East Lansing following a recent controversy. He was removed from his previous…
ELPAT Hopes to be Part of Force that Pushes ELPS Past Last Year’s Issues
The team’s goal is to bring together dozens of parent voices and communicate with the school district through a single channel.
City Releases Proposed Contract with City Manager Appointee Robert Belleman
City Council will vote on the contract at their Tuesday meeting.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Michigan Waterways Stewards: Meet the New Coalition Conserving Local Waters
Michigan Waterways Stewards are working with local businesses, organizations and volunteers to clean up the Red Cedar River and other Michigan bodies of water.
East Lansing Basketball Star Klarissa Bell is Happy to be Home
East Lansing and MSU star basketball player Klarissa Bell now teaches in the school district she grew up in.
Possible Folk Fest Revival Discussed by Arts Commission
A Folk Festival hasn’t been held in East Lansing since 2017. But action is being taken to explore bringing the event back, or something similar, in the future.
Library Board Talks Strategic Planning, School Partnerships
The meeting was the first since Kevin King took over as library director on March 4.
ELIPOC Frustrated with Council, ELPD Leadership
Members of the East Lansing Independent Police Oversight Commission shared concerns about proposed amendments to the ordinance that established the commission.













