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Possible suicide at Peninsular Place apartments

By Lisa Swearingen · Friday, Jan. 11, 2013

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.

Snow removal rule may change to 24 hours

By Allie Tomason · Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013

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

News briefs

By Danielle Willman · Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013

*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.

Julia Niswender (seen here on the left, with her twin sister Jennifer on the right) was found dead Tuesday night in her Peninsular Place apartment in Ypsilanti.

Niswender cause of death still unknown

By Bryan Alfaro · Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012

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.

Grief counseling available on campus following student's death

By Danielle Willman · Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012

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.

Julia Niswender (left) and her twin sister Jennifer (right) pose in front of the Chicago skyline. Julia was found dead Tuesday night in her apartment in the Peninsular Place apartment complex in Ypsilanti.

Friends, family in shock after EMU student's death

By Taylor Pinson · Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012

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

Bill could change concealed weapons law if passed

By Toni Hughes · Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012

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.

News Briefs

By Lisa Swearingen · Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012

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.

Panel seeks to educate students on HIV/AIDS

By Ellen Christie · Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012

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.

Restaurant inspectors find bug infestation at Asia City

By Michael Sanders · Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012

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.

Students discuss allowing marijuana on campuses

By Toni Hughes · Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012

The polls have closed and doing so brought a change in the states of Washington and Colorado. These two states have passed laws allowing people who are 21 and older to legally possess a maximum of one ounce of marijuana.

School districts to merge

By Ellen Christie · Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012

The City of Ypsilanti can expect big changes in the upcoming year as the school districts of Ypsilanti and Willow Run merge. Many costs are anticipated with the merge.

Ypsi considers redeveloping train depot

By Chelsea Idzior · Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012

The Ypsilanti train depot near Depot Town is one of several properties being considered by the Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority for redevelopment.

Man arrested for stealing school bus

By Jennifer Kirby · Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012

A man was arrested on Thanksgiving for stealing a school bus from a junkyard and driving without a license, reported Click on Detroit Thursday.

Ypsilanti man sought for attempted murder of girlfriend

By Bryan Alfaro · Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University Department of Public Safety sent out a campus notification Nov. 28 asking EMU students to be on the lookout for Michael Joshua Glenn in connection to an attempted murder, which took place Tuesday evening in the 2300 block of McKinley Road near Hewitt and Packard roads in Ypsilanti Township.

Man found dead on Ypsi railroad tracks

By Jennifer Kirby · Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

Ypsilanti railroad workers walking their routine patrol found a dead body at 9:25 a.m. Thanksgiving morning. The man was hit and killed by a passing train near Forest Avenue.

News Briefs

By Danielle Willman · Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

Prosecutor for accused I-96 shooter announced Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette, Ingham County Prosecutor Stuart Dunnings, Livingston County Prosecutor David Morse and Shiawassee County Prosecutor Randy Colbry announced Nov. 27 that the Attorney General’s Criminal Division will lead the prosecution of Raulie Casteel for crimes allegedly committed in the three counties.

Detroit Board removes EAA

By Heidi Guenther · Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012

The Detroit Board of Education voted to withdraw from its Education Achievement Authority contract with Eastern Michigan University Nov. 13.

Students discuss differing same-sex marriage views

By Dana Afana · Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012

Americans in several states approved same-sex marriage on their Nov. 6 ballots. Three states legalized it while one rejected a constitutional ban on it.

Amtrak offers more trains in MI during Thanksgiving

By Kayla Boyd · Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012

This year, there will be more Amtrak Wolverine service trains traveling to and from Michigan.

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