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The Echo Q&A Series: Cat Spencer, owner of Beara Bakes, moves into a storefront
By Jaida Hawkins | December 5Business owner and EMU alumna Cat Spencer talks about her bakery, Beara Bakes.
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Ypsilanti community to kick off holiday season with Depot Town tree-lighting Sunday
By Jaida Hawkins | November 30Santa will be there, with his reindeer, as the Ypsilanti community kicks off the Christmas season with a Dec. 1 tree-lighting celebration in Depot Town. The celebration centers around the Ypsilanti Freighthouse, at 100 Market Place, and runs from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The tree lights will be turned on at ...
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Thinking about a Friendsgiving? The time to plan is now
By Jaida Hawkins | November 12While it's only been a declared federal holiday since 1941, when Congress set Thanksgiving as the fourth Thursday in November, the traditional gathering of family -- and yes, friends -- around a grand meal has been part of the American culture since long before the revolution.
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The Echo Q&A Series: Myranda Wiggins becomes Homecoming Queen
By Jaida Hawkins | November 3Editor's Note: The Eastern Echo staff is meeting regularly with interesting people both on and off campus. Engage in those conversations with us, through our weekly Q&A report. This week, Myranda Wiggins, a senior at Eastern Michigan University, who was chosen at the 2024 Black Homecoming Queen. Homecoming ...
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9 candidates seek to fill seven spots on the Ypsilanti Township Park Commission in November 2024 election
By Jaida Hawkins | October 17Ypsilanti Township Park Commissioner Seven positions on the Ypsilanti Township Park Commission are up for election, so voters may select up to seven of the nine candidates seeking the position. The ballot includes the names of seven candidates, but two are running as write-in options. Voters must write ...
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Seeking a scare on a budget: Several haunted Southwest Michigan venues offer such options
By Jaida Hawkins | October 1October, the month hosting Halloween, is full of frightful fun for those seeking a scare or two. And for those on a budget, options remain. Check out these haunted attractions offering an admission fee of $20 or less. From Oct. 1 through the first weekend in November, these venues are open to ...
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Affordable housing makes space for Ypsilanti homeowners
By Jaida Hawkins | September 3Thanks to grants from local and state organizations, residents of Ypsilanti may have the opportunity to become homeowners.
