Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mark's friends and family.
There will be a full write-up on Mark Mueller in Thursday's Courier.
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Friday, December 28, 2007
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Jingle All the Way
Perry Child Development Center hosted their annual Jingle Bell Walk Dec. 20. Children were decked out in Santa hats and reindeer antlers as they sang some of the holiday favorites including Frosty the Snowman and Up on the Housetop.
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New lawyer to represent Taylor in trial
Orange Amir Taylor III, accused of murdering Eastern Michigan University student Laura Dickinson, will be represented by a public defender at his new trial.
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New Year's Jubilee a sight to see
Though local snow shovelers might tell you differently, last weekend's winter storm will seem small compared to the avalanche of amusement forecast for New Year's Eve in the form of the 2007 New Year Jubilee.
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Former secretary pleads no contest
Former Augusta Township Receptionist Jennifer Yancey pleaded no-contest to assault charges on Dec. 7. She will be sentenced on Jan. 8 according to township officials.
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Countywide teachers show support for action
As teachers throughout Washtenaw County are voicing their support for teachers at Willow Run, the district will be coming back to the negotiating table next week.
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Thursday, December 20, 2007
Special Delivery
Express, the local charity that delivers warm blankets to the area's needy, once again came through with more than 800 blankets delivered to Victorious Life church of God and Brown Chapel last week for distribution.
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EMU settles with Dickinson family University officials pay $2.5 million, avoid lawsuit
A year, to the day, after her assumed death, the parents of Laura Dickinson announced a $2.5 million settlement with Eastern Michigan University.
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Man arraigned on open murder
Adonis Alexander Frye, 25, the suspect in the murder of Lionel James Campbell, Jr. in Ypsilanti Township last week, has been arraigned in Washtenaw County court. He is charged with one count of open murder, one count of carrying a concealed weapon, one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm and one county of use of a firearm in commission of a felony.
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City facing more budget cuts
The city is taking steps to prioritize its budget, as cuts in the coming year are expected to maintain a healthy cash reserve.
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District hires new technology head
In an unusually short meeting, the Ypsilanti Public Schools Board of Education has approved the hiring of Gretchen S. Reist as technology director for the district.
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Police Beat
On Dec. 12, Ypsilanti police were called to Michigan Works at the corner of Harriet and South Hamilton streets in response to a report of an hysterical woman in the lobby. Upon arrival, officers were told the woman had been abducted from the Marathon gas station in the 500 block of South Huron St. at approximately 6:50 a.m.
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Thursday, December 13, 2007
Helping Out
The Ypsilanti Public Schools' Food Service Department collected hats, mittens and scarves from staff and students to distribute to students in need.
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Features proposed for Frog Island, Riverside
An ice rink, sledding hill, play structure, pond and pavilion at Riverside and Frog Island parks?
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Faculty deadlocked over labor contract
If conditions don't improve for Willow Run teachers, union leadership said a job action could be in the near future for the district.
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Police stymied on Taser decision
City Council tabled a $45,000 motion to purchase 45 X-26 Tasers for city police officers.
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Dem hopeful speaks to students
While presidential hopeful Mike Gravel said he has garnered a lot of attention in the Democratic primary race, he doesn't expect to get the bid from his party.
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Man shot at apartment complex
Washtenaw County Sheriff's deputies have identified Adonis Alexander Frye, 25, of Ypsilanti Township as a suspect in the slaying of Lionel James Campbell, Jr., 27.
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Thursday, December 6, 2007
New videos
The Courier has posted several new videos on the Web.
*Michigan Congressman John Dingell, D-15th District, sat down with several Heritage editors.
*The Courier will continue posting video of the forums for the EMU Police Chief candidates.
*The Christmas tree lighting in Depot Town.
*The Holiday feast at Willow Run High School.
Click here to visit the video page. The link for Ypsilanti Courier videos is located on the left.
*Michigan Congressman John Dingell, D-15th District, sat down with several Heritage editors.
*The Courier will continue posting video of the forums for the EMU Police Chief candidates.
*The Christmas tree lighting in Depot Town.
*The Holiday feast at Willow Run High School.
Click here to visit the video page. The link for Ypsilanti Courier videos is located on the left.
A holiday treat Willow Run hosts feast for families
More than 100 people turned out to a free holiday dinner in Willow Run High School's cafeteria Saturday for the district's Holiday Feast.
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Officials pave way for new doctorate study
Eastern Michigan University is preparing to offer a new doctoral degree in educational studies.
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Board of Ed OK's contracts
Last week's meeting of the Ypsilanti Public Schools Board of Education saw the approval of contracts, while the board also discussed the upcoming superintendent's evaluation.
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Board deadlocks over water plan
The Augusta Township Board of Trustees was trying to work through a long agenda last week when officials deadlocked over the township's master water plan.
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Blanket Express now taking donations
The Blanket Express, a local organization that distributes blankets to those in need, is accepting donations as it gets ready for its annual dispersal of warmth. Last year, more than 1,000 blankets were distributed to needy families.
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Health officials encourage flu shots
As colder weather blows through most of Washtenaw County, health officials are urging residents to take precautions against the influenza virus.
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Slap Shot
Lincoln head coach Mike Ferguson knew ahead of time that his team was in for a tough week in which they would face Southeastern Conference perennial powerhouse Chelsea and one of the Mega Conference's top programs in Gibraltar Carlson.
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Off to a hot start Lady Phoenix come away with opening win
The Ypsilanti High girls' basketball team came away with a convincing 51-33 win over Dearborn Heights Crestwood on the road Friday night. The win came in the first game of the season and in Mega Blue action.
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Splitter grapplers finish sixth at Ypsi tourney
Lincoln grapplers placed sixth as a team at the Lambros-Beatty Invitational at Ypsilanti High on Saturday with 132 points.
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Egbert leads the way for grapplers
Ypsilanti High senior wrestler Greg Egbert (one hundred and nineteen pounds) had himself quite a day on Saturday. He went 4-0 with four pins to take first place at the Lambros-Beatty Invitational at Ypsilanti High on Saturday.
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Missed free throws doom Lady Flyers
The easy buckets and free throws have to fall to win games, and that's the important lesson Willow Run is taking away from their season opening 39-35 loss to Gibraltar Carlson.
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Lady Rails off to good start
The Ypsilanti Lincoln girls' are looking at improving on a disappointing 1-19 season from last year. Coach Johnny Epps is in his second year at the helm and he sees good things on the horizon.
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