Thursday, January 10, 2008
Jubilation
Ypsilanti's annual New Year's Jubilee event was another success as residents were entertained with a number of new and returning acts in the family-friendly atmosphere.
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Board expected to reach contract
Today, both the teachers and the Board of Education are expected to consider the tentative agreement reached for Willow Run teachers last week.
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Body found at scrap yard
A body found Monday morning at the A-1 Auto Salvage and Scrap Yard in Ypsilanti Township, was identified Tuesday as that of D'Mario Campbell, 23, a Taylor man who had been missing since Thanksgiving.
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Welcome Home Military personnel reflect on time spent overseas
The September 11, 2001 attacks on America prompted Sgt. Gordon Wesley to join the military, and exactly six years later he found himself scrambling to save the lives of American soldiers in what was the most memorable day of his one year service in Iraq.
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Housing director leaving after 6 years
After six years with the city of Ypsilanti, Building Director Charles Boulard has left for a similar position in the city of Novi.
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Library Events
The following are upcoming events for the Ypsilanti District Library. All Library events are held throughout the district's three locations: the Whittaker Road Branch, 5577 Whittaker Road; the Michigan Ave. branch, 229 W. Michigan Ave; and its newest Superior Township branch, located at 8975 Macarthur Boulevard.
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Thanks for the memories
As I head off for merry old England next week, tomorrow will be my last day at The Ypsilanti Courier.
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State's early primary unfair to voters
Next Tuesday is the Michigan Primary Election - usually something that interests me greatly. But, not this year.
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Thursday, January 3, 2008
Help is on the way
Five needy Ypsilanti area families have found friends in the Ypsilanti Police Department, which helped them find food clothing and gifts during this season of giving through its Adopt-a-Family program.
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Cost of EMU scandal more than $3 million
Eastern Michigan University Student Body President Greg Jones said the fines handed down from the U.S. Department of Education are higher than he was expecting.
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Former staff member dies from tragic fall
Former photographer and circulation manager for The Courier Mark Mueller passed away last week.
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Educator led life of service, kindness
The Ypsilanti community is mourning the loss of Ralph Grimes, a longtime Ypsilanti educator and resident, this week. Grimes, 71, passed over on Christmas Day at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital after a short battle with illness.
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Longtime shop leaving Depot Town
Depot Town might look a little different this year, as up to eight storefronts could be vacated by businesses on East Cross Street.
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Board looks at work hours
Trustee Stan Eldridge led a long question and answer session during the Ypsilanti Township Board's Dec. 18 work session regarding work hours for township employees.
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