CITY

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1/29/2013, 2:15pm

Julia Niswender death confirmed as homicide

 

Eastern Michigan University student Julia Niswender’s death has been ruled as a homicide, according to the Ypsilanti Police Department.

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1/29/2013, 11:38am

Tester

 

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1/27/2013, 10:27pm

Police Blotter

 

Jan. 11 Roommates were involved in a physical altercation at 4:43 a.m. at Putnam Residence Hall. A subject was arrested on a bench warrant for violation of conditional bond at 3:53 p.m. at the Student Center.

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1/27/2013, 10:18pm

City Council addresses finances, millage

By Allie Tomason

Millage funds for public transportation in Ypsilanti are maxed out, Ypsilanti City Council member Peter Murdock said.

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1/23/2013, 11:26pm

News briefs

By Lisa Swearingen

EMU students use interactive software to create animated store experience Students in Eastern Michigan University’s apparel, textile and merchandising program are using Mockshop, a software program donated by Visual Retailing LLC, a U.K.-based visual merchandising company, to create animated store experiences.

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1/19/2013, 12:09am

Student, guests robbed; EMU police say incident not random

By Lisa Swearingen

An Eastern Michigan University student and his visitors were robbed while leaving an apartment in the Westview complex, located on the northwest side of campus, at 1:30 a.m. Friday.

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1/17/2013, 5:49pm

Open letter to the Eastern Michigan University community from the family of Julia Niswender:

By Jennifer Niswender

Words cannot adequately express our deep appreciation for the many kind and sympathetic acts that came to us at the time of our recent bereavement. We are grateful for all the support that the EMU community has shown our family. Julia was proud to be an Eagle and loved all her EMU family and friends. Thank you for being a part of her life, -The family of Julia Niswender

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1/16/2013, 8:08pm

Millennial Mayors Congress discuss issues

By Kenneth Bowen

The Millennial Mayors Congress met Sunday at Cafe Ollie, located at 42 E. Cross St., to discuss local environmental, economic and social issues with members of the Ypsilanti community.

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1/14/2013, 7:08pm

Ypsilanti man apprehended for alleged attempted murder of girlfriend

By Bryan Alfaro

The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau and the U.S. Marshals Detroit Fugitive Apprehension Team arrested Ypsilanti Township resident Michael Joshua Glenn in Detroit Jan. 11 in connection to the attempted murder of his girlfriend.

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1/13/2013, 8:46pm

Possible suicide at Peninsular Place apartments

By Lisa Swearingen

Officers from the Ypsilanti Police Department are investigating the death of a Peninsular Place resident as a possible suicide.

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1/11/2013, 3:18pm

Possible suicide at Peninsular Place apartments

By Lisa Swearingen

Officers from the Ypsilanti Police Department are investigating the death of a Peninsular Place resident as a possible suicide. According to a press release from the YPD, a 21-year-old Ypsilanti woman was found deceased in her apartment in the 900 block of Railroad Street at 4:35 a.m. Friday, Jan. 11.

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1/9/2013, 9:27pm

Snow removal rule may change to 24 hours

By Allie Tomason

Council member, Peter Murdock proposed an ordinance for snow removal at the Ypsilanti City Council meeting Jan. 8.

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1/6/2013, 8:13pm

News briefs

By Danielle Willman

*No new information released on Niswender death* As investigation into the death of Eastern Michigan University student Julia Niswender continues, the Ypsilanti police have no new information to release to the public.

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12/13/2012, 6:35pm

Niswender cause of death still unknown

By Bryan Alfaro

The Ypsilanti Police Department released additional information late Thursday afternoon regarding its continuing investigation into the suspicious death of 23-year-old Eastern Michigan University student Julia Catherine Niswender.

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12/12/2012, 11:36pm

Grief counseling available on campus following student's death

By Danielle Willman

In the wake of Eastern Michigan University student Julia Niswender’s death Tuesday night, the university is reminding students that counseling is available to help deal with emotions following the tragedy.

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12/12/2012, 11:22pm

Friends, family in shock after EMU student's death

By Taylor Pinson

Following the death of Eastern Michigan University student Julia Niswender on Tuesday evening, those closest to her are reeling from their loss.

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12/12/2012, 10:29pm

Bill could change concealed weapons law if passed

By Toni Hughes

At the end of November, Michigan’s Senate voted to allow people who receive extra training to carry concealed weapons in previously gun-free zones such as colleges and churches. If passed by the Michigan House of Representatives, this bill will make several changes to the concealed weapon law already in place.

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12/9/2012, 8:30pm

News Briefs

By Lisa Swearingen

Student artist wins esteemed theater award Victoria “Tori” Tomalia has won the Don and Elizabeth Doyle Fellowship Special Recognition Award for her offerings to theater for youth. Tomalia is an Eastern Michigan University graduate student studying applied drama and theatre for the young.

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12/9/2012, 8:26pm

Panel seeks to educate students on HIV/AIDS

By Ellen Christie

Eastern Michigan University accounts for more than 30 percent of all sexually transmitted infections in Washtenaw County, according to HIV/AIDS Resource Center case manager Sheyonna Watson.

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12/5/2012, 10:38pm

Restaurant inspectors find bug infestation at Asia City

By Michael Sanders

According to a report by The Ypsilanti Courier Nov. 28, Washtenaw County restaurant inspectors reported a bug infestation at Asia City, located at 2905 on Washtenaw Ave.

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