SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Majorities of Planning Commission and DDA Support 530 Albert Ave. Affordable Housing Redevelopment
The loss of surface parking is the chief objection of critics. But the owners of the land say the lot is going to be redeveloped one way or another.
ELPD Social Worker Gives Long Awaited Presentation to Police Oversight Commission
Commissioners also discussed during the Aug. 2 meeting reported incidents of ELPD officers looking in parked cars and seeing guns.
Help ELi Sustain its Investigative News Endeavors
Your local team of reporters and editors have been in overdrive recently working to keep the community informed with deep and time-consuming investigative work.
Keeping Belleman ‘Would Have Paralyzed Saginaw County,’ Commissioner Says
The meeting where Robert Belleman was fired from his job as Saginaw County’s controller included strong public statements for and against his termination, a recording obtained by ELi shows. Two commissioners who voted for termination spoke with ELi.
Mayor Pro Tem Jessy Gregg Explains How Council Could Reconsider Hiring Belleman as City Manager
Gregg doesn’t have the power to formally call for revisiting the vote. Only Mayor Ron Bacon and Councilmembers Dana Watson and Noel Garcia can do that.
IN THE COMMUNITY
MacDonald Middle Schooler Cayla Hawkins is Already Breaking Records
MacDonald Middle School student Cayla Hawkins set a new state record in the 400-meter race.
Love Brunch? Join Brunch & Bubbly Event Hosted by Lansing 5:01
Early bird tickets can be purchased through Friday. Attendance numbers are capped, so organizers recommend purchasing ahead.
Book Vending Machine Project Meant to Boost Reading Literacy
Kiwanis Club of East Lansing and WKAR met to discuss and plan strategies to increase young people’s love of reading.
Counselor Guides Students On Post-Graduation Path
MSU graduate, Chloe Wolma, is spending her gap year working with ELHS students to find their way after high school.
Glencairn Overlay, Mass Timber Discussed at Busy Planning Commission Meeting
The rental restriction overlay proposed in part of Glencairn neighborhood was recommended for approval by the Planning Commission at its Jan. 24 meeting.













