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City of East Lansing’s Northern Tail Dog Park Reopening Scheduled for April 3

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing has announced that the Northern Tail Dog Park will reopen to the public for the 2023 spring, summer and fall seasons on Monday, April 3.

The Northern Tail Dog Park is located at 6400 Abbot Road, adjacent to th...

ELIPOC to Host Public Hearing on Best Practices in Police Use of Force

EAST LANSING, Mich. — In response to a petition received from community members, the East Lansing Independent Police Oversight Commission (ELIPOC) will be hosting an upcoming public hearing on best practices in police use of force.

The hearing is...

East Lansing Public Library Celebrates Centennial Birthday

EAST LANSING, Mich. - On Saturday, March 11, the East Lansing Public Library (ELPL) celebrated its centennial anniversary with a birthday extravaganza. An estimated 1,100 people attended.

Community members enjoyed activities for all ages, including face pa...

Counseling Services to be Offered at ELPL Through the End of March

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Counselors from the Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton and Ingham Counties (CMH) will continue to offer crisis support at the East Lansing Public Library (ELPL), 950 Abbot Road, through the end of March.

Com...

Update on ELPD Threat Investigation

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) has identified the individual who was involved in the threat directed at East Lansing yesterday. 

ELPD is continuing to collect witness statements and gather evidence related to the c...

New Events and Reservations Specialist Joins Staff at the ELHCC

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is pleased to welcome a new events and reservations specialist to the staff at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center (ELHCC).

Rose Barnes began her full-time employment with the City of East Lansi...

Update on ELPD Investigation into Threat

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) is continuing to actively investigate a potential threat directed at East Lansing.

ELPD was notified this morning by East Lansing Public Schools officials of threatening posts that were made j...

Update on ELPD Investigation into Threat

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) is continuing to actively investigate and follow up on leads related to a potential threat to the City of East Lansing with a possible connection to ELPD.

At this time, it is believed that all...

ELHCC Early Closure, Delayed Opening Due to Winter Storm

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Due to the winter storm, the East Lansing Hannah Community Center (ELHCC), 819 Abbot Road will close at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 3 and reopen Saturday, March 4 at 9 a.m. 

Community members are encouraged to avoid parking on st...

Schedule for Community Counseling Services the Week of March 6 at ELPL

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Counseling services will continue to be offered the week of March 6 at the East Lansing Public Library (ELPL), 950 Abbot Road, for anyone in the community in need of support following the tragic events that took place on Michigan Sta...

Reminder: Nominations for 35th Annual Crystal Awards Due March 20

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are reminded that nominations for the 2023 Crystal Awards are due on Monday, March 20. 

The Crystal Awards program, hosted by the East Lansing City Council, strives to honor and uplift individuals, businesse...

Interim City Manager Randy Talifarro to Host Meet and Greet at ELPL

EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing Interim City Manager Randy Talifarro will be hosting a meet and greet for community members at the East Lansing Public Library (ELPL) on Wednesday, March 8 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

All community members are welcome to drop in ...

Counseling Services Offered at ELHCC, ELPL

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that counseling services will continue to be offered the week of Feb. 27 at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center (ELHCC) and East Lansing Public Library (ELPL).

These services are available to anyone ...

54B District Court Closed for In-Person Hearings on Thursday, Feb. 23

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Due to inclement weather, the East Lansing 54B District Court will be closed to the public on Thursday, Feb. 23.

Court offices will not be open for in-person hearings, walk-in arraignments or payments. Drop boxes are availab...

City of East Lansing Offices Will Have a Delayed Opening on Thursday, Feb. 23

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that City of East Lansing offices will have a delayed opening at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 23 due to inclement weather. 

East Lansing City Hall, the East Lansing Department of Public Works (DPW),...

Police Oversight Commission to Sponsor Presentation Featuring Nationwide Expert on 911

EAST LANSING, Mich. — At the East Lansing Independent Police Oversight Commission’s public meeting on Wednesday, March 1, a special guest speaker, Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry Clayton, will be in attendance to provide a presentation about 911 programs.

C...

City of East Lansing Offices Closing Early Today due to Inclement Weather

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that City of East Lansing offices will be closing early today due to the forecasted inclement weather and dangerous driving conditions.

East Lansing City Hall, the East Lansing 54B District Court and the ...

Interim City Manager Randy Talifarro Joins the City of East Lansing

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Last week, Interim City Manager Randy Talifarro began his new leadership role with the City of East Lansing, taking over the responsibilities that Acting City Manager Kim Johnson had been handling since January 21, 2023.

 Tal...

City Provides Information to Community Members Ahead of Forecasted Winter Storm

EAST LANSING, Mich. — City of East Lansing officials are closely monitoring a forecasted winter storm, which is expected to result in a combination of snow, sleet and freezing rain beginning Wednesday, Feb. 22 and continuing overnight and into the morning...

Update on Counseling Services at ELHCC, ELPL

UPDATE (2/22/23): Community members are advised that counseling services at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center will be offered virtually from 2-6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22 and Thursday, Feb. 23 due to inclement weather. Visit https://tinyurl.com/ms...

DDA Partners with MSU Broad Art Museum to Bring New Art Exhibition to Downtown East Lansing

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is pleased to, once again, partner with the Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University (MSU Broad Art Museum) to bring new art to downtown East Lansing for the community to enj...

Counseling Services will Continue to be Offered at ELHCC, ELPL this Thursday and Friday

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that counseling services will continue to be offered at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center (ELHCC), 819 Abbot Road, and the East Lansing Public Library (ELPL), 950 Abbot Road, for the remainder of ...

City of East Lansing Office Closures / Statement from Mayor on Shooting at MSU

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that some City of East Lansing offices and buildings will be closed on Wednesday, Feb. 15 as the City continues to stand in solidarity with MSU.City offices and buildings that will be closed in...

Community Counseling Services will Continue to be Offered on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at ELHCC, ELPL

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that counseling services will continue to be offered to those in need at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center (ELHCC), 819 Abbot Road, and the East Lansing Public Library (ELPL), 950 Abbot Road, on W...

Property Taxes Accepted through Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 5 p.m.

UPDATE: The deadline for property taxes has been extended to Thursday, Feb. 16 at 5 p.m.

EAST LANSING, Mich. — With East Lansing City Hall closed today, the East Lansing Finance Department will be accepting property taxes through tomorrow, Feb. 1...

Interim City Manager Randy Talifarro Provides Statement in Response to Shooting on MSU Campus

EAST LANSING, Mich. — In response to tonight’s shooting on the MSU campus, Interim East Lansing City Manager Randy Talifarro has released the following statement:  “The City of East Lansing is mourning the devastating shooting that occur...

City Offices to be Closed Monday, Feb. 20 in Observance of Presidents’ Day

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Several City of East Lansing offices/facilities will be closed on Monday, Feb. 20 in observance of Presidents’ Day.

Offices and facilities that will be closed on Feb. 20 include: 

• East Lansing City Hall, 410 Abbot Road

• East...

City of East Lansing Welcomes New Code Compliance Officer

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is pleased to announce that a new code compliance officer has been hired to investigate and respond to complaints related to rental license violations and administer the vacant property program for the City.

M...

East Lansing Human Rights Commission to Host Next Coffee & Conversation Session

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Human Rights Commission (HRC) will host its next Coffee & Conversation session on Sunday, Feb. 26.The HRC Coffee & Conversation series serves as a forum for community discussions on topics of diversity and in...

Community Advised of Intermittent Park Closures this Winter for Deer Removal Operations

EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing community members are advised that there will be intermittent park closures in the City of East Lansing this winter for the purposes of deer removal operations.On intermittent weekdays, designated City parks will be subj...

City Hosts Free Children’s Cultural Concert Series

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are invited to attend the City of East Lansing’s free Children’s Cultural Concert Series at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road this February and March.

View the dates and music lineup below. All...

All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre to Present “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”

EAST LANSING, Mich. — All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre (AECT) is pleased to present “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” over the first two weekends in February.

Performances will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, F...

East Lansing City Clerk Moves on to New Job Opportunity, Interim City Clerk to be Appointed

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Following five years of dedicated service to the City of East Lansing, East Lansing City Clerk Jennifer Shuster is moving on to a new job opportunity with the Michigan Senate. Shuster’s last day will be Friday, Feb. 10. 

Mari...

Submissions Now Being Accepted for 5th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Art Contest

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission of Mid-Michigan (MLK Commission) is now accepting submissions for the 2023 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Art Contest.

This is the fifth year that the MLK Commission has hosted the conte...

East Lansing Mayor Ron Bacon Partners with Gift of Life Michigan to Host Event at ELPL

UPDATE: This event has been canceled and will be rescheduled at a later date.

EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing Mayor Ron Bacon is partnering with Gift of Life Michigan to host a special event at the East Lansing Public Library (ELPL),...

Winter Property Taxes Due on Tuesday, Feb. 14

EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing property owners are reminded that winter property taxes are due on Tuesday, Feb. 14. The City offers several options for making payments:

• Online: Credit card and e-check payments can be made online by visiting www.cityofe...

Community Members Invited to School/Public Safety Listening Session

EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing Mayor Ron Bacon will be hosting a School/Public Safety Listening Session this Friday, Jan. 27 from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Banquet Hall at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road. 

All community membe...

East Lansing Human Rights Commission to Host Coffee & Conversation Session

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Human Rights Commission (HRC) will host its next Coffee & Conversation session on Sunday, Jan. 29. 

The HRC Coffee & Conversation series serves as a forum for community discussions on topics of divers...

East Lansing City Council Appoints New Councilmember

EAST LANSING, Mich. — At its regular special meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 17, the East Lansing City Council appointed Noel Garcia, Jr. to serve as East Lansing’s new Councilmember. 

Garcia will be sworn-in by East Lansing City Clerk Jennifer Shuster a...

Conserve Water Notice Has Been Lifted

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing, Meridian Township and the East Lansing-Meridian Water and Sewer Authority (ELMWSA) have lifted the notice to conserve water. ELMWSA customers can resume their normal water consumption.A contractor was brough...

East Lansing City Council Special Meeting to be Held Jan. 14 for Council Candidate Interviews

EAST LANSING, Mich. — A special meeting of the East Lansing City Council will take place this Saturday, Jan. 14 to conduct applicant interviews for the current vacancy on City Council. 

The special meeting will take place at 9 a.m. in the Executiv...

Conserve Water Notice Remains in Effect

EAST LANSING, Mich. — On Jan. 11, the City of East Lansing, Meridian Township and the East Lansing-Meridian Water and Sewer Authority (ELMWSA) issued a notice to conserve water due to accidental damage that occurred to one of the main water transmission l...

Outreach Phase of East Lansing’s Recycling Contamination Reduction Project to Begin this Winter

EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing community members are advised that the educational outreach phase of the City of East Lansing’s pilot recycling contamination reduction project is slated to begin this winter.

As previously announced, this pilot project w...

Conserve Water Notice Issued for East Lansing, Meridian Township Water System Customers

EAST LANSING, Mich. — A conserve water notice has been issued for East Lansing-Meridian Water & Sewer Authority (ELMWSA) customers. Please note that the water is still safe to use/drink, ELMWSA is just asking for it to be conserved at this ti...

Construction to Begin Monday, Jan. 16 at the Merritt-Haslett Intersection

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Motorists are advised that upcoming construction at the Merritt-Haslett intersection will require road and lane closures in the area. 

Beginning Monday, Jan. 16, Merritt Road, between Haslett Road and E Lansing Driv...

City Offices to be Closed Monday, Jan. 16 in Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that City of East Lansing offices and facilities — with the exception of the East Lansing Hannah Community Center — will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.&...

Media Invited to MLK Commission’s Check Presentation

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Media and community members are invited to attend a check presentation event for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission of Mid-Michigan (MLK Commission) on Friday, Jan. 13 at 10 a.m. at the East Lansing Hannah Community...

Public Investiture of 54B District Court Judge Lisa L. Babcock to Take Place on Sunday, Jan. 22

EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing 54B District Court Chief Judge Molly E. Hennessey Greenwalt announces that the public investiture of East Lansing 54B District Court Judge Lisa L. Babcock will take place on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. &nbs...

City Announces Names of Applicants for East Lansing City Council Vacancy

EAST LANSING, Mich. — As the deadline for receiving applications to fill the vacancy on the East Lansing City Council ended at 5 p.m. on Dec. 28, the East Lansing City Clerk announced that she has received 14 eligible applications for the City Council to ...

City Provides Information to Community Members Ahead of Forecasted Major Winter Storm

EAST LANSING, Mich. — City of East Lansing officials are closely monitoring a forecasted major winter storm, which is expected to result in accumulations of up to approximately 8-12 inches of snow, strong winds and wind chills below zero.

Community members...

East Lansing City Council Seeks Applicants to Fill Council Vacancy, Application Now Available

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing City Council is currently seeking eligible applicants for an upcoming vacancy on the City Council. 

East Lansing City Councilmember Lisa Babcock has been elected to serve as a judge with the East Lansing 54B ...

East Lansing Winter Fest to Take Place this Saturday, Dec. 10 at the EL Hannah Community Center

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are reminded that the East Lansing Winter Fest will be taking place this Saturday, Dec. 10 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center (ELHCC), 819 Abbot Road.Community members are invited to sto...

Community Members Invited to East Lansing Deer Management Open House on Wednesday, Dec. 7

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are invited to attend an East Lansing Deer Management Open House scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 7 from 5-7 p.m. in Room 144 of the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road.Community members can drop in an...

Buy One, Get One Downtown East Lansing eGift Cards Coming Soon

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Downtown Management Board (DMB) and East Lansing Downtown Development Authority (DDA) are pleased to offer a buy one, get one (BOGO) deal on DNA Cards – downtown East Lansing eGift Cards – once again this holiday sea...

Northern Tail Dog Park to be Closed for the 2022-2023 Winter Season

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are reminded that the City of East Lansing’s Northern Tail Dog Park, located at 6400 Abbot Road, will close for the winter season on Nov. 30. It will re-open again in the spring.

The Northern Tail Dog Park was constr...

East Lansing 54B District Court Now Live with E-Filing

EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing 54B District Court Chief Judge Richard D. Ball has announced that the East Lansing 54B District Court has reached the final stages of its MiFILE implementation. Court staff have been hard at work training and developing ...

East Lansing Parks, Recreation & Arts Launches Round Up for Scholarships Program

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Department of Parks, Recreation & Arts (ELPRA) has launched a new Round Up for Scholarships program.The program provides community members with the opportunity to contribute to a fund used exclusively to help pay...

City Announces 2022 East Lansing Community Photo Contest Winners

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The winners of the 2022 East Lansing Community Photo Contest, officially sponsored by the East Lansing Downtown Development Authority (DDA), have been announced. Of the 241 photographs submitted, 14 were selected as winners:

• 1^st Place...

DDA Showcases Local Artists in Rotating Art Display in Downtown East Lansing

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is pleased to announce the selection of several local artists for inclusion in a rotating display of artwork in downtown East Lansing.Beginning this week and running for the next ...

Community Invited to Provide Feedback on Farmers Market Pavilion and Park Improvement Project

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are invited to provide feedback on an exciting Farmers Market Pavilion and Park Improvement Project proposed for Valley Court Park. 

In June 2022, the City of East Lansing submitted a grant proposal...

East Lansing Parking Division Announces Discount Multi-Use Voucher Program

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Parking Division has announced a new option for hourly parking in downtown East Lansing’s gated parking facilities.The Discount Multi-Use Voucher program offers customers the ability to purchase p...

Property Owner Assistance Program for Basement Backup Protection

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing has officially launched its Property Owner Assistance Program for Basement Backup Protection, which is designed to financially assist East Lansing property owners in reducing the potential for sewer backups i...