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Auction is boost for Freighthouse

By Dan DuChene | April 14

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.

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Drive-by shooting injures one person

By Dan DuChene | April 11

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

By Dan DuChene | April 4

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

By Dan DuChene | March 24

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

By Dan DuChene | March 21

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

By Dan DuChene | March 14

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.

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Police: Taser necessary to make arrest in Ypsi

By Dan DuChene | March 14

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

By Dan DuChene | March 10

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

By Dan DuChene | March 7

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

By Dan DuChene | March 7

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.