🌱 East Lansing Rejects State Grant + Police Identify Shooting Victim

Hey, Lansing-East Lansing. I'm here in your inbox this spring morning to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and breezy. High: 72 Low: 55.
• Wednesday: Sunny, breezy and very warm. High: 78 Low: 55.

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Here are the top three stories today in Lansing-East Lansing:

1. The East Lansing City Council voted 2-2 to turn down a $1 million state grant that would have gone towards developing the Valley Court Park into a farmers market pavilion. The decision comes due in part to a requirement for the city to match the funding and potentially provide even more funding as well as comments from the public that expressed concern over losing green space. (Lansing State Journal)
2. The Lansing Police Department has identified the victim of a fatal shooting that took place on Friday morning near the intersection of Dorchester Circle and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Officials formally identified Camrun Thornton, 23, who they found shot in the chest at the scene and who died after being taken to the hospital. Police are actively investigating the incident and ask anyone with information to contact the department at 517-483-4600. (WILX)
3. Lansing Community College released the final results that came from its Mar. 30 blood drive on campus. The drive's organizers said that they aimed to bring in at least 40 units of donated blood during the drive, and they ended with 54 registered donors and 52 final units of donated blood. (WILX)

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Today and tomorrow in Lansing-East Lansing:

Tuesday, April 11

• ToddlerTime At East Lansing Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Kids Comics Club At East Lansing Public Library (4:00 PM)

Wednesday, April 12

• Moms Creative Night Out At Hooked (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Do you want to be a vendor at this year's East Lansing Farmers Market? The deadline for vendor applications is this Friday, Apr. 14. Check out the application here. (The City of East Lansing via Facebook)
• Give your feedback to the Lansing Gateway Corridor Improvement Authority on how to improve the corridor! Access the survey by clicking here. (City of Lansing, Michigan - Government via Facebook)
• Learn more about your housing rights! Join Capital Area Housing Partnership on Wednesday, Apr. 12, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for a workshop where you can learn more about available resources and support. (Lansing Housing Commission via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you around!

— Michelle Paul

About me: Michelle Paul is a Utah-based writer and photographer with a professional background in content management and registered nursing. When not working on projects ranging from photo editing to copywriting, they enjoy traveling, video games, and expanding their skills.