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Ypsilanti treatment center goes solar

By Tyler Gaw · Saturday, June 15, 2019

Dawn Farm treatment center received solar panel donations to help them save money. The funds were raised through Sumpter Solar Services, LLC and a GoFundMe page.

Brief: EMU staffer convicted of financial crimes, accused of secretly recording his relative and boyfriend during sex

By Arica Frisbey · Thursday, June 13, 2019

Channel 4/Click On Detroit revealed that an Eastern Michigan University employee is accused of recording a relative and her boyfriend participating in sex acts via hidden cameras. Michael Pickerel, an EMU alum and staff member at the College of Business’s Dean’s office, did not have hidden cameras on school property, but was placed on administrative leave on June 10 in relation to the accusations.

Window Damage at Sidetrack Bar and Grill

Windows shot at multiple Ypsilanti businesses

By Ashlee Buhler · Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Police are investigating the shootings that occurred the evening of June 11.

City of Ypsilanti hires Ken Hobbs as fire chief after public outcry over his initial rejection

By Dan D'Introno · Monday, June 10, 2019

Stephen “Ken” Hobbs has been selected as fire chief for the City of Ypsilanti after his initial rejection by the former city manager. The now resigned manager chose to elect a candidate from outside the city over the much respected Hobbs who has served with the Ypsilanti Fire Department for 33 years.

Ypsi turns rainbow for pride festival

By Patricia Mulroy and Ashlee Buhler · Monday, June 10, 2019

The 3rd annual Ypsi Pride drew hundreds together to celebrate LGBTQ+ community.

Beauty Bus owners Shelly Gordanier and Alana Connolly

Single mothers take beauty business on the road

By Ashlee Buhler · Saturday, June 8, 2019

A school bus is being converted in a mobile beauty salon and geared toward empowering women.

Somerville appointed to 3rd Ward city council seat

By Andrew Lenzo · Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Annie Somerville is appointed to the Ypsilanti City Council a week after interviews were held to fill the position.

Live Blog: June 4 city council meeting

By Andrew Lenzo · Wednesday, June 5, 2019

The Ypsilanti City Council met on June 4. These are my live-tweets from the meeting.

Cast and crew of "She Kills Monsters" slay opening night

By Pamela Mohar · Monday, June 3, 2019

The theater department at EMU celebrated their opening night production of She Kills Monsters on Friday, May 31 at the Quirk-Sponberg Theater. She Kills Monsters is a heartwarming adventure through the geek culture of the 1990’s. With surprisingly professional audio and visual effects and a cast that brings the characters to life, She Kills Monsters is a must-see. This show will run through June 9, with 2 pm showings on June 2 and 9 and 7 pm showings on June 7 and 8. Tickets can be purchased at the Quirk box office or online at emutix.com. There will also be a special second run of the show the first weekend of the fall semester, starting September 5.

Candidates interview for 3rd Ward seat

By Andrew Lenzo · Monday, June 3, 2019

Four candidates interviewed to fill the vacant 3rd Ward city council seat on Tuesday, May 28 at City Hall. They spoke before city council members and a room of concerned citizens.

Person robbed at corner of Emmet and Ballard

By Andrew Lenzo · Monday, June 3, 2019

Police are searching for a suspect after a man was robbed at the corner of Emmet and Ballard Street early Monday morning.

REC/IM to debut first phase of renovations

By Pamela Mohar · Sunday, June 2, 2019

The first phase of renovations to the REC/IM will be completed by the fall of 2019. The renovations include a basketball, volleyball and badminton courts, a meeting space and a fitness area.

Annual Camaro Superfest returning to Ypsilanti

By Ashlee Buhler · Friday, May 31, 2019

The 28th annual Camaro Superfest returns to Ypsilanti’s Riverside Park July 5-7. The city has agreed to co-sponsor the event this year by fixing the internal road in the park.

Police Blotter: May 13 to May 24

By Arica Frisbey · Sunday, May 26, 2019

The police blotter is a collection of the criminal going-ons at Eastern Michigan University for the weeks of May 13 to May 24.

Police Blotter: April 29- May 11, 2019

By Arica Frisbey · Saturday, May 25, 2019

The police blotter is a collection of the criminal going-ons at Eastern Michigan University for the weeks of April 29 through May 11.

Eastern Michigan University faculty and staff offered early retirement buyouts

By Ashlee Buhler · Thursday, May 23, 2019

In May of 2019, Eastern Michigan University announced a voluntary early retirement incentive program for full-time faculty and staff.

Peninsular Dam to be removed

By Ashlee Buhler · Friday, May 17, 2019

During the May 7 Ypsilanti City Council meeting, council members voted to remove the Peninsular Dam. $500,000 was approved for the project with a 5-1 vote.

A partnership deal for student housing is speculated following the closure of Buell and Phelps Halls

By Dan D'Introno · Friday, May 17, 2019

The closure of Buell and Phelps Halls sheds light on the problems in student housing on campus. A decision has yet to be made in regards to student housing as a Board of Regents Meeting looms on June 23.

Opening in Ypsilanti Draws Diverse Group from Artist Community

EMU Professor performs during Glyph Opening Reception at the Riverside Arts Center

By Pamela Mohar · Monday, May 13, 2019

Carla Harryman, professor of literature at EMU, performed her original spoken piece Hannah Cut In at the opening reception for Glyph: The Diversity, Complexity, and Aesthetics of Language art exhibit at the Riverside Arts Center. Professor Harryman utilized an ensemble of performance artists and typewriters to create this symphony of sounds. Inspired by her experiences as a child and the political influences of Hannah Arendt, Hannah Cut In waltzes the lines connecting language and music.

EMU Dining Services announces temporary closures to locations

By Andrew Lenzo · Friday, May 10, 2019

EMU Dining announced closures to campus locations following a hot water interruption.