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Auction is boost for Freighthouse
It was a fun Friday night for those who attended the auction held to benefit the restoration of the Ypsilanti Freighthouse but also successful for organizers.The event raised more than 45000 with approximately 225 people bidding on items ranging from a private lunch at Beezys Cafe to an African safari in Zululand.The goal for the event held at the Michigan Firehouse Museum on Cross Street was 25000.
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Drive-by shooting injures one person
One person was hospitalized in a drive-by shooting Saturday near the intersection of Ballard and Cross streets in Ypsilanti according to a release from police.
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Easter Egg Hunt raises money at annual Ypsi Jaycees event
Organizers credit the sunny morning with a larger-than-expected turnout at the March 27 Easter Egg Hunt and Marshmallow Drop.
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Chapelle, East Middle schools to close after a 5-2 vote
In a 5-2 vote the Ypsilanti Public Schools Board of Education approved a plan to close both Chapelle Elementary and East Middle School Monday night.As recommended by the district administration the move expected to save approximately 1.3 million will go into effect at the end of this academic year.
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YPS to vote tonight to close Chapelle, East Middle School
The Ypsilanti Public Schools Board of Education will be voting today on a district restructuring plan that would close Chapelle Elementary and East Middle schools.
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YPS holds special session to discuss budget plans
The Ypsilanti Public Schools Board of Education has scheduled a special meeting for this week to hear the proposed restructuring plan from the administration.
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Police: Taser necessary to make arrest in Ypsi
A man was tasered last Wednesday night by Ypsilanti police officers after allegedly becoming assaultive and combative during his arrest.
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Ypsilanti School Board to hold special meeting
Budget reduction plans for Ypsilanti Public Schools are planned to be announced during a special board of education meeting next week.
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City Council votes to deny Thompson Block extension
Ypsilanti City Council voted to deny a traffic control order for the scaffolding supporting the Thompson Block and initiate legal action to have it removed.
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Suspects still at large in two strong-armed Ypsi robberies
Washtenaw County Sheriffs deputies are investigating two strong-armed robberies reported in Ypsilanti Township last Monday.Deputies responded to the 3100 block of Washtenaw Avenue at 350 p.m.
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Superior Township shooting leaves one man hospitalized
A 24-year-old man is in stable condition after being shot in the abdomen Tuesday afternoon in Superior Township.
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Willow Run schools to get new software to aid core classes
The Willow Run Board of Education unanimously approved a new 18000 software package to help failing high school students graduate.The software called E-2020 provides digital instruction videos text books applications homework quizzes and tests for teachers to use in several core classes.Its a tool to provide content not replace teachers said Greg Bishop the software companys representative at Thursday nights meeting.Read the rest of this story at YpsiCiti.com.
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Forum scheduled to talk Ypsilanti schools' budget
Ypsilanti Public Schools announced it will be hosting a public forum Tuesday to discuss its pending budget cuts with the community.The announcement made in a noon press release from the district comes after the Board of Education decided to hold a series of meetings to involve the public in its decision-making process.The meeting will be held at 7 p.m.
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City investigating alleged nepotism of police chief
The city of Ypsilanti is investigating an alleged relationship between the police departments newly appointed chief and a road officer on the force.
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Homicide suspects in police custody
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Search for Census collectors has begun
The 2010 U.S. Census kicked off Tuesday in Ypsilanti and it comes with 1000 jobs in the area for those who could use the work.Toine Murphy a partnership specialist for the U.S.
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Police chief search narrows
The next chief of the Ypsilanti Police Department will likely be one of two YPD lieutenants.
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Ypsilanti dispatch discusses moving
Ypsilanti City Council will likely be discussing the merits of contracting dispatch for police and fire departments through the Washtenaw County Sheriffs Office.After a presentation during last Tuesday night8217s City Council meeting City Manager Ed Koryzno said the group would likely be taking the matter up for discussion during its meeting later this month.He said the matter can be decided by resolution of Council which would not require publication or a public hearing.During his presentation to City Council Lieutenant Paul DeRidder acting chief for the Ypsilanti Police Department said the city could realize more than 89000 in cost savings if the plan is approved.
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Man, 19, pleads guilty to murder
The 19-year-old Ypsilanti resident arrested in the May shooting death of 18-year-old Cortez Donald pled guilty to second-degree murder.The information is according to a Washtenaw County Sheriffs Office release which said Daniel Haywood pled guilty to a felony firearm charges in addition to the murder charge.The release said Haywood could face a minimum of 20 years in prison with the two convictions.The original incident took place on May 28 near Donalds home at the 200 block Kirk Street in Ypsilanti Township.
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Bee ordinance gets first OK from Council
City Council unanimously passed an ordinance on first reading Tuesday allowing Ypsilanti residents to keep bees.The ordinance had been considered by City Council last month but decided a permit process should be included with the original language and postponed the matter before a vote was taken.If approved on a second reading the ordinance would give residents the opportunity to apply for a permit to keep no more than two bee hives on a parcel of land.
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