SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Board of Education Approves Ashley Schwarzbek to be Next ELHS Principal
A long conversation about bias, responsibility and moving forward as a community preceded the school board’s unanimous decision to approve Ashley Schwarzbek as the next principal of ELHS.
East Lansing Committee Recommends Uses for Half-Million Dollars in Federal CDBG Funds
If City Council follows the committee’s recommendations, the pie will be split many ways between public services and infrastructure projects.
Ask ELi: Is East Lansing Ready for a Sudden Influx of Immigrants? (Updated)
Four months after the 3-1 Council vote to declare East Lansing a sanctuary city, ELi gives an overview of what’s happening in the city to prepare should a sudden influx of immigrants occur.
Ashley Schwarzbek Recommended to Fill ELHS Principal Role
The recommendation will go before the ELPS Board of Education in a special meeting this week or next week.
MacDonald Middle School Teacher Under Scrutiny for Using N-Word Apologizes (Updated)
A long-time physical education teacher has issued an apology after the May 10 matter.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Blue Owl Pops Back to its Roots as it Gears Up for Move
The downtown EL coffee shop will move to a new Trowbridge Road location after its lease expires in November.
ELEF Awards are Chance to Honor Alumni, Educators and Community Members
Nominations are due Aug. 6 for the annual awards celebration and fundraiser planned for May 2024.
Commission on the Environment Discusses Wetland Regulations and More
In its first meeting after No Mow May, the commission talked about what worked, some challenges and future potential goals.
Ask ELi: Parks, Recreation & Arts Director Explains Increases in Fees
Cathy DeShambo replied to questions about the recreation fee structures and provided a link to the department’s budget document.
The Summer Beat Goes On for Community Band
The East Lansing Kiwanis Community Band kicks off its 2023 season with a concert Thursday, July 20.













