Get on the bus

The two largest unions of the Ypsilanti Public School District packed a school bus with the donations of students from all the district’s schools on the Saturday be-fore Thanksgiving to make sure area families were fed.

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New mascot selected for schools

The Ypsilanti High School Phoenix.

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Final report issued for EMU

The U.S. Department of Education has released its final report on its investiga-tion into Eastern Michigan University’s violation of the federal Clery Act.

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Township to use HVA dispatch

The Ypsilanti Township Fire Department will use Huron Valley Ambulance’s dispatch system for a 120 day trial period starting Dec. 3.

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Man wanted in stabbing

Ypsilanti police are asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect wanted for robbing the Double Eagle Coney Island, 533 W. Cross St., and stabbing an employee.

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Road commission makes cuts in staff

The Board of County Road Commissioners approved a re-organizational plan Nov. 20 that calls for lay-offs and eliminated positions.

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Memories of the way we were

Hazel Garlick, with her memory sharp beyond its years, can remember when the one-room school houses scattered throughout the area joined under the umbrella of Ypsilanti Consolidated Schools.

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Varsity team hopes to build on success

Ypsilanti High basketball is looking to have an exciting season in the Mega Red this year. Ypsilanti Coach Steve Brooks said his team plans to play an up tempo style of game.

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Flyers look to be strong in conference

The Flyers have been looking better and better every season since Coach Scott Hunter has taken over.

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Flyers look to bounce back

It was rough riding for the Willow Run girls’ basketball team last season, one that was marked by errors of a young and inexperienced squad.

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Save New Orleans

Video to couple story listed below.

Giving back

After visiting New Orleans during the summer, a young Ypsilanti resident is trying to do more to help the devastated community she witnessed.

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Board hears presentation from club

The Ypsilanti Public Schools Board of Education met last week to approve contracts and acknowledge honorees. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance being led by school children from Estabrook Elementary and Murl Eastman, a veteran of the Pacific Ocean Theater in World War II.

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Young talent to lead team

Ypsilanti High is looking at improving on a third place finish last season in the Mega White in varsity wrestling. Lincoln Park won the league and moved up and Trenton was tough last year finishing second.

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Icers blow by Mt. Carmel

Mike Ferguson knows his team is at a serious disadvantage with its shortened roster, so he's put the players through more conditioning in the preseason than most teams might see in a year.

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Rails' team built on speed

The name of the game for the Lincoln Rails boys' basketball team this season will be speed and not a lot of size. Coach Mike Foley is excited about the team this year and looks forward to a strong season.

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King of the ring

Boxing was definitely in the blood of Eastern Michigan University student Eddy Williams. He recently won his professional debut with a technical knockout 43 seconds into the fight.

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New signs enforce ban on smoking

Ypsilanti Public Schools is a 24/7 smoke free campus and thanks to a $500 contribution from the Ypsilanti Health Coalition, the public will have a visual reminder of the district's no smoking policy. Ten signs imprinted with the message "Ypsilanti Public Schools is a Smoke-Free Environment" were purchased and will be installed at various locations throughout the district.

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Ypsilanti woman in design contest

A single mother of two teen-agers, Karen Neeley of Ypsilanti hopes her recent misfortune can be turned around by her simultaneous fortune.

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Mounted unit wins award

The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Mounted Patrol Unit recently rode away with trophies in a national mounted police competition held last month in Lexington, Ky.

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Every Week at YPS

Message on the move: YPS is once again participating with the "Tie One On" Campaign which began Monday and runs through the holidays. The district's Safe Schools Program in cooperation with Mothers Against Drunk Driving is sponsoring the initaitive and is distributing red ribbons to tie on vehicle antennas, side mirrors or door handles. This is a visual reminder not to drink and drive.

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An evening with an NPR radio host

Terry Gross may not be as famous as Larry King, unless you're a regular listener to National Public Radio) - then she's a household name.

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Rails hope to build on 2006 success

It is hard to say how the Lincoln wrestling team will do this season but one thing is certain: Coach Daren Schaller is expecting an exciting season.
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Icers notch win vs. Ottawa Hills

What a difference a night can make.

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Police Beat

Ypsilanti police officers Zachary Allen and Bradley Compton were patrolling in the vicinity of East Michigan Avenue and Miles Street last Saturday when they observed a man walking eastbound. As they approached the man, they saw him throw a baggie onto the ground. The officers, who act as the neighborhood policing team for that area, retrieved the baggie, which was found to contain eight rocks of crack cocaine. The man was arrested.
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Board OK's ordinance

After a six month delay, the Ypsilanti Township Board of Trustees approved a new rental housing ordinance and inspection program.
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Planners hold vision session

In all, nearly 60 Ypsilanti residents gathered in two separate sessions to brainstorm ideas for Riverside and Frog Island parks.

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Down on Main Street

Window shopping, strolling along brick sidewalks with the kids on a Saturday morning and grabbing lunch with friends or colleagues at a place where they know your name.
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Tax break upheld for senior housing

In its second reading, Ypsilanti City Council approved the tax agreement with Chidester Place last week.
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