Dan DuChene
Articles (34 total)
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 $45,000 with approximately 225 people bidding on items ranging from a private lunch at Beezy’s Cafe to an African safari in Zululand. The goal for the event, held at the Michigan Firehouse Museum on Cross Street, was $25,000.
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.
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.
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.
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.
YPS holds special session to discuss budget plans
The Ypsilanti Public School’s Board of Education has scheduled a special meeting for this week to hear the proposed restructuring plan from the administration.
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.
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.
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.
Suspects still at large in two strong-armed Ypsi robberies
Washtenaw County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating two strong-armed robberies reported in Ypsilanti Township last Monday. Deputies responded to the 3100 block of Washtenaw Avenue at 3:50 p.m.
