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Vote will come on bee-keeping

By Dan DuChene · Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009

City Council voted to postpone a decision on an ordinance that would allow bee-keeping in Ypsilanti Tuesday night. In a 6-1 decision, with Councilmember Brian Robb, D-Ward 3, voting against, the measure was postponed while changes are made to the ordinance.

Supreme Court will hear detainees' appeal

By David G. Savage · Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009

WASHINGTON -The Supreme Court set the stage Tuesday for another clash with the president, this time, with Barack Obama instead of George W. Bush, over the prisoners held in the war on terror and whether a judge can order the immediate release of a detainee who was wrongly held as an enemy combatant.

Afghan president, challenger OK runoff on Nov. 7

By Hal Bernton · Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009

KABUL – Now comes the hard part. Afghan President Hamid Karzai, under heavy pressure from the Obama administration, its allies and the United Nations, accepted Tuesday a final election tally that stripped him of hundreds of thousands of questionable votes in Afghanistan’s Aug. 20 election and agreed to a Nov. 7 runoff with the second-place finisher, former Foreign Minister Abdullah Abdullah.

Adoption treaty produces double standard

By David Shaffer · Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009

MINNEAPOLIS – Last year, an adoption agency in Florida was denied permission to find children for American families in 77 foreign countries that have agreed to operate under the rules of an international treaty aimed at cleaning up abuses in international adoption.

Police Blotter

By Jordan Dekker · Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009

10/15 An arson incident occurred between 4 and 10 p.m. in Phelps Hall. Staff reported paper attached to a residence hall room door was found burned.

Eastern honors faculty for teaching excellence

By Katie Milewski · Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009

The Eastern Michigan University Alumni Association is holding their teaching excellence awards on Saturday. These awards will honor eight faculty members from four different colleges for going the extra mile in instruction.

Regents to increase financial aid, veterans' grants

By Alyssa Eckles · Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009

The Regents voted to increase financial aid to more than $30 million for students in 2010-2011 on Tuesday. This is an increase of $4.8 million more than Eastern Michigan University’s current financial aid budget.

EMU student's claim of sexual assault false

By Alyssa Eckles · Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009

A report by an Eastern Michigan University student of sexual assault near campus Monday was found to be false, according to the Ypsilanti Police Department.

Lincoln schools see savings from energy-efficient plan

By Christine Laughren · Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009

Lincoln Consolidated School District reported it has saved more than $380,000 in energy expenses this year. That’s nearly 30 percent according to Bob Grosshans, the district’s energy education specialist.

Pakastani troops move to risky area to make new strikes

By Alex Rodriguez · Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – The move by Pakistan’s military into the Taliban and al-Qaida stronghold of South Waziristan on Saturday launched a risky offensive widely seen as the key to crushing a militancy that has destabilized the nuclear-armed nation. The challenges are daunting: The military will face unforgiving terrain along the Afghan border that has long been viewed as a possible hide-out for Osama bin Laden, as well as a battle-hardened enemy likely to respond by stepping up bloody attacks across the country.

Japanese government has tough budget choices to face

By Tadashi Isozumi and Takeo Azuma · Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009

TOKYO – Now all the budgetary requests by government entities have been made, the Cabinet will face two choices: either turn a blind eye to the nation’s huge debt and place priority on realizing the ruling bloc’s campaign pledges, or avoid further issuance of government bonds and give up on certain campaign pledges. The government of Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama effectively bloated the total amount of budgetary requests to realize campaign pledges made for the Aug.

EMU offers autism education and services

By Alyssa Eckles · Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009

The Autism Collaborative Center, a place for individuals and families struggling with autism, is opening its doors on Eastern Michigan University’s campus this fall with an open house on Wednesday. The center will offer services to the community as well as interdisciplinary learning for students at EMU.

Aggravated assault on Huron Drive under police investigation

By Dan DuChene · Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009

Police are investigating an aggravated assault that took place near Eastern Michigan University Monday, according to a release from EMU Police. According to an e-mail release to the “campus community” this afternoon, an EMU student was assaulted by three men on the 800 block of Huron River Drive near Ann Street at 9 p.m.

Tow truck strikes pedestrian crossing Michigan Ave. wednesday

By Dan DuChene · Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009

An 18-year-old Ypsilanti Township resident is listed in critical condition after being struck by a tow truck Wednesday. A release issued by the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office today said the incident occurred at 8:30 p.m.

Kaiser Elementary students entertain board of education before meeting

By Andrew Cipolla · Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009

The Willow Run Board of Education was entertained at Kaiser Elementary School Thursday by student performances and a short video during an excellence in education showcase.

Tiny technology may yield new discoveries, possible perils

By Fred Tasker · Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009

MIAMI— Imagine a particle so small it would take a million of them to stretch across the period at the end of this sentence.

Afghan War Holbrooke's toughest career challenge

By Paul Richter · Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009

KABUL – The American envoy’s armed convoy rumbled through Kabul’s dusty streets, stopping at one polling place, then another as Afghans voted in their first contested presidential election. In the August heat, Richard Holbrooke watched the voting with a mixture of concern and satisfaction.