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East Lansing, Michigan Patch AM: a 5 min readCoffee in hand, East Lansing? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How a third-floor makeover could transform Hannah Community Center
- Why did MSUās president suddenly decide to stay in East Lansing?
- Need urgent care? Hereās how Masonās closure affects East Lansing waits
Today's riddle: What goes up but never goes down? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 63 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 87, low: 67.
- Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 85 and low of 65 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. As Hannah Community Center Turns 100, East Lansing Eyes Third-Floor Expansion (eastlansinginfo.news) ā East Lansing is weighing a $3.8 million renovation to open the long-unused third floor of the Hannah Community Center, potentially expanding popular arts and recreation programs that now have waitlists. With a recent budget surplus and improved city finances, officials are reconsidering how to fund the project, which could further cement the centerās role as a central civic hub for residents. 
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2. MSU President Makes Stunning Decision To Stay (theticket953.com) ā Michigan State University President Kevin Guskiewicz has reversed course and decided to remain in East Lansing instead of leaving for Clemson, keeping continuity at the cityās largest employer and cultural anchor. After tense governance disputes with MSUās Board of Trustees, he says recent talks restored enough confidence to stay, and the board has confirmed heāll continue as president under a revised contract. Ā Ā Ā
3. Flooding closes UM Health-Sparrow urgent care in Mason, patients redirected to East Lansing (wkar.org) ā Patients from UM HealthāSparrowās flood-damaged Mason urgent care are being redirected to the East Lansing urgent care on Grand River Avenue, which is seeing wait times of up to about two and a half hours. The Mason site, including its lab, is closed through at least Friday, July 10, while lab services remain available in Holt as repairs continue. Ā Ā Ā
4. MSU Specialist to Discuss Irrigation Management (morningagclips.com) ā East Lansingābased MSU Extension is hosting a free virtual session this Thursday, July 9, on smarter irrigation scheduling and improving sprinkler system uniformity, featuring MSU irrigation specialist Younsuk Dong. Farmers and landowners can join by Zoom or phone, earn pesticide and crop adviser credits if they attend live, and also hear a weekly weather outlook with time for Q&A. Ā Ā Ā
5. J Batt Michigan State athletic director contract buyout stays at $5M (lansingstatejournal.com) ā Michigan State University president Kevin Guskiewicz has decided to remain in East Lansing, keeping athletic director J Battās contract buyout at $5 million after Batt accepted the Kentucky AD job. The reversal follows weeks of tension with MSUās Board of Trustees and public lobbying from Tom Izzo and local stakeholders who argued Guskiewiczās leadership has helped the university rebound. Ā Ā Ā
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Policy Committee Meeting of the Board of Education
Whetehills Elementary School East Lansing Public Schools Board Room
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Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
MacDonald Middle School 6160 Towar Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823
7:00 pm
Monday July 13
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School Resource Training ā
Charlotte High School MPR
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Walking Club ā
DeWitt District Library, 13101 Schavey Rd, DeWitt
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Election Commission
Bath Charter Township Offices 14480 Webster Rd, Bath Twp, MI 48808
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Beach Volleyball Clinic
Charlotte High School Beach Courts
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G W E N D E L L Y N: @Tin Cup ā
TIN CUP Cafe, 121 E Main St Ste B, DeWitt
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Parks Commission Meeting ā
Delhi Charter Township, MI Calendar, 2074 Aurelius Rd., Holt
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Music in the Garden - Global Village ā
Delhi Charter Township, MI Calendar, 2074 N Aurelius Road, Holt
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Critter Readers ā
Bath Township Public Library, 14051 Webster Rd, Bath Township
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EIBC Energy Storage Initiative
Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council Zoom Meeting
11:00 am -
Cruise to Holt ā
Delhi Charter Township, MI Calendar, 2150 Cedar St., Holt
4:00 pm
Tuesday July 7
Wednesday July 8
Thursday July 9
Friday July 10
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Any company recommendations for tree limb removal? (Nextdoor Pinecrest)
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