Ypsilanti

Ypsilanti City Council hears presentation seeking to balance housing affordability and equity

By Allie Tomason · Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015

Housing Affordability and Equity Assessment was discussed at Tuesday’s Ypsilanti City Council meeting.

YPD investigating report of aggravated assault

By Nora Naughton · Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015

The Ypsilanti Police Department is investigating a reported aggravated assault that took place around 4 a.m.

Sam Amidon modernizes classic folk music at Ark show

By Sophie Barterian · Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014

Under dim lighting, a young, skinny kid in jeans and a sweater with a mop of chocolate curls walks onto the stage.

Youth hold signs supporting the Washtenaw ID Project at the Oct. 7 Ypsilanti City Council meeting. Photo by: Allie Tomason

Washtenaw County is the first in the nation to offer ID to all residents

By Allie Tomason · Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners voted in support of instituting the Washtenaw I.D. Program Nov.

Ypsi city council swears in new mayor

By Allie Tomason · Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014

The citizens of Ypsilanti have elected a new mayor. Amanda Maria Edmonds, founder and executive director of Growing Hope, located at 922 West Michigan Avenue, was sworn into office at the Nov.

A new way of doing bike repair

By Arturo Rodriguez, Jr. · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014

If your bike’s broken, take it to a bike shop. If you don’t have time to take it to a bike shop, call Ray Martell. Martell has an unconventional way of providing bicycle repairs to the city of Ypsilanti.

Police Blotter

By Jordan Phelps · Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014

Sept. 5 Night watch personal reported a female student who was intoxicated in Best Residence hall at 4:20 a.m.

Final arguments begin in trial of Ed Thomas

By Drew Saunders · Monday, July 28, 2014

The final arguments for the trial of Ed Thomas in the murder of EMU wide receiver Demarius Reed started at 8:30, Monday. Thomas is accused of felony murder or assisting in murder, as well as armed robbery. Nimish Gantra, assistant prosecuting attorney for Washtenaw County began the closing arguments.

Ypsilanti Officials Work for a Safer Community

By Curt Allain · Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Washtenaw County officials will formally cooperate to provide a safer Ypsilanti community with the announcement of the Eastern Washtenaw Safety Alliance (EWSA), the parties announced Tuesday. According to Eastern Michigan University’s website, EWSA is a coalition of top area officials and law enforcement leaders spearheaded by State Rep.

Convocation Center Security Guard Busted for Larceny

By Curt Allain · Thursday, June 5, 2014

Convocation Center Security Guard Busted for Larceny

Police Blotter

By Curt Allain · Monday, June 2, 2014

May 21 A student reported that his or her iPhone was stolen from the Olds Robb Student Recreation building at 3:36 p.m.

City council discusses budget, Water Street

By Drew Saunders · Monday, May 12, 2014

Thursday’s meeting of the Ypsilanti City Council included its yearly budget report by City Manager Ralph Lange, Director of the Downtown Development Authority Tim Colbeck and Fire Chief Max Anthouard. Mayor Pro Tem Lois Richardson presided in Mayor Paul Schreiber’s absence.

STUFD offers quick, behind-the-counter service.

Good food, friendly atmosphere at STUFD

By Nora Naughton · Wednesday, April 16, 2014

If you haven’t stopped by Ypsilanti’s newest burrito joint, STUFD, you are missing out. You’ll come for the food, but you’ll stay for the atmosphere.

Jimmy John's on Cross Street in Ypsilanti.

After nearly six months, Jimmy John's on Cross opens for business

By Al Willman · Monday, March 31, 2014

After six months and much frustration, the long wait for Eastern Michigan University students ended at 11 a.m. Wednesday when the Jimmy John’s at 537 W. Cross Street re-opened.

Trial dates set for two men charged with murder of EMU football player

By Drew Saunders · Tuesday, March 25, 2014

The court was packed as 20-year-old Ed Jermeal Thomas and Kaivon Kristopher Pratt of Detroit were led through separate doors of courtroom 9 of the Washtenaw County Trial Court in Ann Arbor, Tuesday.

14 shots fired in downtown Ypsilanti

By Nora Naughton · Monday, March 17, 2014

Fourteen gunshots were fired in downtown Ypsilanti early Monday morning following a rap battle at the Riverside Arts Center.

House fire closes Washtenaw at College Place

By Nora Naughton · Sunday, March 9, 2014

The Ypsilanti Fire Department responded to a second floor house fire on the 600 block of Washtenaw Sunday afternoon.

Three of four armed robbery suspects arrested, fourth suspect identified

By Nora Naughton · Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014

The four suspects in the armed robbery and attempted car-jacking that took place around 9 p.m. on the 700 block of Congress St have been identified, and three have been arrested, according to Eastern Michigan University’s department of public safety.

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