The Ypsilanti Courier

2008-02-14T12:25:00.001-05:00

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Jubilation

2008-01-10T00:49:00.000-05:00

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

2008-01-10T00:47:00.000-05:00

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

2008-01-10T00:46:00.000-05:00

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

2008-01-10T00:45:00.000-05:00

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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State of The City

2008-01-10T00:44:00.000-05:00

Dear Ypsilanti Neighbors and Friends:

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Housing director leaving after 6 years

2008-01-10T00:42:00.000-05:00

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

2008-01-10T00:41:00.000-05:00

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

2008-01-10T00:40:00.000-05:00

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

2008-01-10T00:38:00.000-05:00

Next Tuesday is the Michigan Primary Election - usually something that interests me greatly. But, not this year.

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Help is on the way

2008-01-03T00:10:00.000-05:00

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

2008-01-03T00:08:00.000-05:00

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

2008-01-03T00:07:00.000-05:00

Former photographer and circulation manager for The Courier Mark Mueller passed away last week.

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Educator led life of service, kindness

2008-01-03T00:06:00.000-05:00

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

2008-01-03T00:05:00.001-05:00

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

2008-01-03T00:03:00.000-05:00

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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Police Beat

2008-01-03T00:02:00.000-05:00

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Goodbye Mark

2007-12-28T16:29:00.000-05:00

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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Jingle All the Way

2007-12-27T10:41:00.000-05:00

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

2007-12-27T10:40:00.000-05:00

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

2007-12-27T10:38:00.000-05:00

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

2007-12-27T10:37:00.000-05:00

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

2007-12-27T10:36:00.000-05:00

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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Special Delivery

2007-12-20T03:07:00.000-05:00

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

2007-12-20T03:06:00.000-05:00

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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