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EMU debates concealed guns on campus

EMU Student government hosted a debate over propsed changes to Michigan’s Concealed Carry laws. Representatives from the NRA and the EMU Police department argued for and against the concealed carry of firearms on campus. Advocating for concealed carry was Reid Smith, a member of Students for Concealed Carry on Campus, and Professor David Coy,... [Read more of this story]

Daniel Throop Revolutionary War Veteran Memorial

A new headstone and memorial mark the long lost grave of a Revolutionary War veteran. Over three hundred people attended the memorial service for Capt. Daniel Throop (prounounced Troop) at Judd Cemetery in York township on Friday. Throop served in the 2nd Regiment, Connecticut Light Horse, and according to records fought in the Battle of Lexington... [Read more of this story]

Video: Future of the Autos and retraining in Michigan

Congressman John Dingell (D, Mi-15) hosted U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Hilda Solis for a round table meeting at Eastern Michigan University about the ‘autos’ and worker retraining. The meeting was timely given the announcement on Monday that GM was closing the Ypsilanti Township Willow Run transmission factory at the end of 2010. Also... [Read more of this story]

Video: Watch entire Ypsilanti Human Relations Committee meeting May 28, 2009

The Human Relations Committee met on Thursday, May 28, 2009 and voted to ask the Ypsilanti City Council to change the name of the Ypsitucky music festival. Related Stories Ypsilanti Human Relations Commission asks City Council to change name of Ypsitucky music event Video: DTCDC Director speaks after HRC recommends name change for Ypsitucky event  Read More →

Video: DTCDC Director speaks after HRC recommends name change for Ypsitucky event

Erik Dotzauer, Executive Director Depot Town Community Development Corporation, talks with reporters after the Ypsilanti Human Relations Commission meeting. The HRC had earlier passed a resolution suggesting the City Council meet with the DTCDC to change the name of the Ypsitucky Jamboree. View letter to HRC from DTCDC from May 20, 2009.  Read More →

Video: Watch complete Ypsilanti Human Relations Committee Ypsitucky meeting

The Human Relations Committee met on Monday to hear both sides of the continuing debate over the use of the word Ypsitucky to promote a Labor Day music festival sponsored by the Depot Town Community Development Corporation. Officials from the DTCDC told the commission it was too late to change the name, they were already promoting the event. The commission... [Read more of this story]

Video: Commission meets on Ypsitucky name for music festival, decides on nothing

The Human Relations Committee met this evening to hear both sides of the continuing debate over the use of the word Ypsitucky to promote a Labor Day music festival sponsored by the Depot Town Community Development Corporation. The commission decided to schedule another meeting as soon as possible to continue the discussion. Officials from the DTCDC... [Read more of this story]

Video: Freighthouse receives $500,000 grant

Ypsilanti will restore historic railroad freighthouse for community use Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced during a ceremonial check presentation that a historic railroad freighthouse in Ypsilanti will soon see new life as a community center, farmers market, café and historic education center. The city of Ypsilanti will restore the historic... [Read more of this story]

Washtenaw Community College votes to reject offer to buy Country Club

In a unanimous vote by the Board of Trustees of the Washtenaw Community College, the board has decided to reject the offer to purchase the Washtenaw Country Club. While several of the board members wanted to purchase the property saying that it was a good deal, they said the perception was it was a bailout of the country club. Vice-president Pamela... [Read more of this story]

Video: Ypsilanti City Council March 3, 2009

Tonight’s City Council forecast: Snow Snow and sidewalk shoveling was the highlight of tonight’s City Council meeting. Richard King, chair of the ann Arbor/Ypsilanti LDFA Smartzone gave his annual report. Ann Arbor City Council Steve Rapundalo who also serves on the LDFA board joined the festivities. Ypsilanti City Council Packet, March... [Read more of this story]

Video: Superior Twp Mar 2, 2009

Superior Township Board of Trustees announced this evening that future meetings will move to Wednesday’s at 7:30p. Here is the schedule of upcoming meetings. Superior Township still releases their agendas and minutes as a Word document rather than a PDF. We converted the document to PDF and have made it available. It would be very helpful if... [Read more of this story]

Video: Ypsilanti City Council Feb 17, 2009

City Council meets about Chickens, the Beal Amendment, State of the City, and Housing Commission Topics this evening included State of the City by Mayor Paul Schreiber (Dem), Chickens in the City, the Beal text amendment which was denied, and Housing Commission. The meeting was 3 hours and 48 minutes. City Council Agenda, Feb 17, 2009  Read More →

Video: Ypsilanti City Council Dec 16, 2008

Former Mayor Cheryl Farmer rejected for position on Ethics board. Brandy’s Party Store The main topic of the second regular December meeting of the Ypsilanti City Council was an impromptu hearing on Brandy’s Liquor Shoppe. Brandy’s, old timers call it Forbes Party Store, on West Michigan and Summit has been the subject of numerous... [Read more of this story]

Video: Ypsilanti City Council Water Street Update Dec 15, 2008

City Council convenes special meeting to discuss Water Street. The Ypsilanti City Council held their monthly Water Street update. Water Street Presentation by City Staff City Manager Koryzno gave an overview of the direction given by City Council regarding Water Street. Assistant City Manager McGrath reported on progress with the Water Street project... [Read more of this story]

Video: Ypsilanti City Council Goal Setting Dec 13, 2008

Third Goal Setting session. The Ypsilanti City Council held their third goal setting session this evening. Presentation by Stewart Beal Mr. Beal presented an update on the Thompson Blok in Depot Town. Beal said that the Depot Town merchants were opposed to one of his earlier tenants. Beal said that Kircher was suing him in four different counties.... [Read more of this story]

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