Ypsilanti

Opinion: Riverside Arts Center continually demonstrates its commitment to building community

By Fenrik Goerlitz · Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020

Riverside Arts Center is committed to the Ypsilanti community. It provides countless opportunities to get involved and learn new things.

Police Blotter: Feb. 3 - Feb. 5

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020

The police blotter is a report of criminal activity going on in Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University during the week of Feb. 3 through Feb. 5

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Opinion: Ypsilanti's greatest adversary is its own debt crisis

By Marcus Lawniczak · Friday, Feb. 7, 2020

High crime might be Ypsilanti’s most talked about problem, but its debt crisis stays under the radar. The Water Street purchase, which was supposed to be Ypsilanti’s beacon of hope and prosperity, may have been its undoing.

Ypsilanti tight on public safety training, but making improvements in 2020

By Tyler Gaw · Friday, Feb. 7, 2020

Ypsilanti will be tight on public safety training, despite the city adding staff for a third consecutive budget year. Mayor Bashert explains Ypsilanti's progress and the expectations for the new year.

Police Blotter: Jan. 27 - Jan. 31

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020

The police blotter is a report of criminal activity going on in Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University during the week of Jan. 27 through Jan. 31.

The Ypsilanti community weighs in on beloved water tower for the landmark's 130th birthday

By Heather Weigel and Sophia Kalakailo · Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020

Ypsi and EMU locals weigh in on what our water tower means to them.

Police Blotter: Jan. 20 - Jan. 23

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020

The police blotter is a report of criminal activity going on in Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University during the week of Jan. 20 through Jan. 23.

Girlfriend arrested after stabbing boyfriend multiple times with a katana-type sword in Ypsilanti Township

By Tyler Gaw · Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020

A woman was arrested after stabbing her boyfriend with a katana-style sword in Ypsilanti Township. The man was left in critical condition and was taken to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor in Ypsilanti.

Police Blotter: Jan. 13 - Jan. 16

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020

The police blotter is a report of criminal activity going on in Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University during the week of Jan. 13 through Jan. 16

21-year-old man fatally shot in local Ypsilanti Township park

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020

Saturday night, on Jan. 11, a 21-year-old man was found shot to death in Nancy Park. Medical personnel tried transporting him to the hospital, but he died of wounds. No arrest have been made yet.

Police Blotter: Jan. 6 - Jan. 10

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020

The police blotter is a report of criminal activity going on in Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University during the week of Jan. 6 through Jan. 10.

Ypsilanti robbery occurs southwest of campus

By Tyler Gaw · Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020

The Eastern Michigan Police sent out an email to all students and staff early Wednesday about an off-campus robbery that occurred on the night of January 7. The suspect hit the victim with an unknown object and stole cash. The suspect fled the scene in a pickup truck.

Police Blotter: Dec. 2 - Dec. 7

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019

The police blotter is a report of criminal activity in Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University during the week of Dec. 2 through Dec. 7

Suspect in Country Meadows apartment complex faces charges

By Tyler Gaw · Monday, Nov. 25, 2019

26-year-old Ajay Tremaine Stovall has been arraigned of two charges. Victim’s condition is still unknown.

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Opinion: Ypsilanti is Ann Arbor’s affordable housing policy

By Marcus Lawniczak · Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019

Ann Arbor’s shortage of affordable housing causes real world consequences among citizens, including a lower life expectancy and higher crime rates.

Ypsilanti engineer accused of allegedly sharing confidential information with Iran

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019

Ypsilanti engineer, Amin Hasanzadeh is being accused of allegedly sharing confidential information with his brother in Iran, who has connections with Iran’s cruise missile research. Hassanzadeh is said to have been a senior hardware engineer and had access to highly sensitive confidential information.

Local non-profit organization, Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels, building broken into; safe stolen

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019

A non-profit organization, Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels was broken into the morning of Oct. 25.,with the safe being stolen. The staff reported the incident to the community on their Facebook page. No further updates have been released.

Police Blotter: Oct. 21 - Oct. 26

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019

The police blotter is a report of criminal activity going on in Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University during the week of Oct. 21 through Oct. 26.

Police Blotter: Oct. 14 - Oct. 19

By Tyler Gaw · Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019

The police blotter is a report of criminal activity going on in Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University during the week of Oct. 14 through Oct. 19.

City Council approves ordinance that will allow recreational marijuana businesses in the city

By Ashlee Buhler · Friday, Oct. 18, 2019

Ypsilanti City Council voted on Tuesday, Oct. 15 to allow recreational marijuana businesses in the city. The ordinance passed 5-2, with Mayor Pro-Tem Lois Richardson and Councilman Anthony Morgan voting against it.

Latest Podcast

Introducing The Eastern Echo’s newest event and news based podcast, Scoop on the Scene. These weekly episodes will be hosted by the organization’s Digital Editor, Julez DeShetler. She intends to bring awareness to the events happening on an around campus to Echo listeners.

DeShetler’s goal with the podcast is to encourage students and community members to get involved in an educated, safe and fun manner. She will list various events to choose from in addition to sharing the key details of said events.

These podcasts can be expected to come out near the weekends and be no longer than 10-15 minutes.

For the week of Sept. 14 to Sept. 20, DeShetler includes events such as sports, a pub crawl, yoga, a movie in the park, Study Abroad Fair and training sessions.

Be sure to tune in weekly to stay up to date on all the Eastern Michigan and Ypsilanti amusement!

Listen to this week’s episode here:

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