Ypsilanti, MI News RSS Feed - YourStreet http://www.yourstreet.com/news/ypsilanti-mi The latest Ypsilanti, MI news updated hourly from thousands of sources. To see this news on a map, visit YourStreet.com. en-us "The First Amendment, Freedom of the Press and the Future of Journalism"... via the SI weekly list:National Press Club Forum:"The First Amendment, Freedom of the Press and the Future of Journalism" 7:30 PM Wednesday, December 3, 2008 1000 Beal Ave. The... http://www.yourstreet.com/4759620/the-first-amendment-freedom-of-the-press-and-the-future-of-journalism CFB: Eastern Mich. QB sets NCAA record in upset of CMU YPSILANTI, Mich. — Andy Schmitt broke the NCAA record for completions, Tyler Jones tied the NCAA Division I record for receptions and Eastern Michigan upset Central Michigan 56... http://www.yourstreet.com/4749953/cfb-eastern-mich-qb-sets-ncaa-record-in-upset-of-cmu South Lyon 10th in state swim final With all four of its swimmers gaining All-State honors, South Lyon scored 107 points to finish tenth in last weekend's Division 1 state swimming and diving meet, held at Eastern... http://www.yourstreet.com/4742157/south-lyon-10th-in-state-swim-final Johnson swims to second state title Milford junior Rachel Johnson competed at the state Division 1 swim meet at Eastern Michigan University last weekend with a target on her back. Unlike last year, where as a... http://www.yourstreet.com/4742259/johnson-swims-to-second-state-title All-State D1 swims: Hatt, Douglas, Gordon It was highly productive showing Saturday afternoon for both the Livonia Stevenson and Livonia Franklin contingents at the MHSAA Division 1 Girls Swimming and Diving finals held... http://www.yourstreet.com/4724600/all-state-d1-swims-hatt-douglas-gordon Obituaries in the news MC Breed YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) - MC Breed, a Michigan rapper who burst onto the national scene with the 1991 hit "Ain't No Future in Yo' Frontin'," died Saturday. He was 37. The... http://www.yourstreet.com/4721854/obituaries-in-the-news Eastern Michigan fires football coach Jeff Genyk Eastern Michigan fired football coach Jeff Genyk on Monday after five seasons and a 15-42 record. The Eagles dropped to 2-9 following Saturday's 55-45 loss to Temple in... http://www.yourstreet.com/4719071/eastern-michigan-fires-football-coach-jeff-genyk Rapper MC Breed dies at friend's home at age 37 YPSILANTI, Mich. - It was in the gritty, blue-collar city of Flint that Eric Breed grew up amid the dimming opportunities of a declining auto industry. http://www.yourstreet.com/4718815/rapper-mc-breed-dies-at-friend-s-home-at-age-37 Eastern Michigan fires football coach Jeff Genyk Associated Press - November 24, 2008 12:14 PM ET YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) - Jeff Genyk has been fired as Eastern Michigan's head football coach. http://www.yourstreet.com/4717883/eastern-michigan-fires-football-coach-jeff-genyk Rapper MC Breed dies at friend's home at age 37 Michigan rapper MC Breed, who burst onto the national scene with the 1991 hit "Ain't No Future in Yo' Frontin'," has died at age 37. A Washtenaw County medical examiner's... http://www.yourstreet.com/4716895/rapper-mc-breed-dies-at-friend-s-home-at-age-37 Brighton fifth at state meet — Relays power Bulldogs swimmers to best... YPSILANTI — Nobody on the Brighton girls swim team went home empty-handed after Saturday's Division 1 state swimming and diving finals at Eastern Michigan University. http://www.yourstreet.com/4711121/brighton-fifth-at-state-meet-relays-power-bulldogs-swimmers-to-best Washtenaw County home sales Ann Arbor 2974 Barclay Way, $220,000 192 Barton Shore Dr., $275,000 1958 Bay Hill Ct., $325,000 1979 Bay Hill Ct., $417,000 3629 Bent Trail Dr., $200,000 1137 Bicentennial Pkwy.... http://www.yourstreet.com/4710501/washtenaw-county-home-sales Economists: Michigan economy 'stuck in reverse' ANN ARBOR - Gov. Jennifer Granholm said Friday that a University of Michigan forecast showing more job losses through the next two years is “troubling.” http://www.yourstreet.com/4707140/economists-michigan-economy-stuck-in-reverse Fans of The Game cross borders; supporters show colors regardless of... They live across enemy lines. They proudly wear their uniform on the opposing side, despite sneers from neighbors. And tomorrow, they hope to raise their flags with delight... http://www.yourstreet.com/4697744/fans-of-the-game-cross-borders-supporters-show-colors-regardless-of New EMU leader seeks 'the public's trust' YPSILANTI -- Eastern Michigan University's first female president said at her inauguration Thursday that she's seeking to "earn the public's trust" more than a year after her... http://www.yourstreet.com/4696281/new-emu-leader-seeks-the-public-s-trust Captains named for 2008 Michigan football team Associated Press - November 20, 2008 10:34 PM ET ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Four seniors have been elected as captains of the University of Michigan football team, marking the... http://www.yourstreet.com/4695119/captains-named-for-2008-michigan-football-team More of today's best bets in entertainment Avenged Sevenfold: With Buckcherry, Shinedown and Saving Abel, 6:30 p.m. Convocation Center (EMU), 799 Hewitt, Ypsilanti. 734-487-2255. $35. Get Back! Cast of Beatlemania: 8 p.m... http://www.yourstreet.com/4697450/more-of-today-s-best-bets-in-entertainment New EMU president says college 'will earn the public's trust' YPSILANTI -- Eastern Michigan University's first female president said at her inauguration today she's seeking to "earn the public's trust" more than a year after her... http://www.yourstreet.com/4691976/new-emu-president-says-college-will-earn-the-public-s-trust Top-seed Johnson leads Milford into state swim final Rachel Johnson will be gunning for another state championship as Milford heads into this weekend's Division 1 swim meet, at Eastern Michigan University. http://www.yourstreet.com/4688751/top-seed-johnson-leads-milford-into-state-swim-final Conversation on Race discusses realistic effects of diversity According to Dr. Scott E. Page of the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, the effects of diversity stretch far beyond the political realm. In fact, that isn't even the important... http://www.yourstreet.com/4674292/conversation-on-race-discusses-realistic-effects-of-diversity Familiar-looking golf team loaded with talent ALEXANDRA LIPA (Birmingham Seaholm): Lipa was a member of two state championship teams, one state runner-up squad and a fourth-place state finish during her outstanding four... http://www.yourstreet.com/4656931/familiar-looking-golf-team-loaded-with-talent Live blog from Lawson: Broncos vs. Michigan Welcome to tonight’s coverage of the Bronco hockey game against the University of Michigan.  Tonight’s game features the No. 8 ranked Wolverines and the Broncos, who are coming... http://www.yourstreet.com/4654018/live-blog-from-lawson-broncos-vs-michigan Ohio site for protests on gay-marriage ban Events are planned in several Ohio cities today, including Toledo and Bowling Green, as part what organizers are calling a national day of protest over California's new ban on... http://www.yourstreet.com/4651797/ohio-site-for-protests-on-gay-marriage-ban Weather closes UM Golf Course to football parking Associated Press - November 14, 2008 11:54 PM ET ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Weather conditions have closed the University of Michigan Golf Course to parking for Saturday's... http://www.yourstreet.com/4649708/weather-closes-um-golf-course-to-football-parking Eastern Michigan beats NAIA's Marygrove by 71 Associated Press - November 14, 2008 2:44 PM ET YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) - Brandon Bowdry had 26 points and 14 rebounds to help Eastern Michigan rout Marygrove 119-48 on Friday... http://www.yourstreet.com/4646992/eastern-michigan-beats-naia-s-marygrove-by-71 Direct Air expands flight service from Toledo Express A South Carolina charter airline is adding service to Myrtle Beach, S.C. and extending its service to Florida from Toledo Express Airport, officials announced Friday morning.... http://www.yourstreet.com/4645414/direct-air-expands-flight-service-from-toledo-express Bronco hockey faces No. 8 Michigan this weekend By Mark Rudi Western Herald The Western Michigan University hockey team will play a home-and-home series with one of the most decorated teams in college hockey this weekend: the... http://www.yourstreet.com/4631328/bronco-hockey-faces-no-8-michigan-this-weekend Pompon squads get a kick out of competition Birmingham Groves and Birmingham Seaholm High School pompon teams placed high in their divisions at the 2008 Mid American Pompon Dance and High Kick Championship held Nov. 2 at... http://www.yourstreet.com/4633784/pompon-squads-get-a-kick-out-of-competition Team hits home stretch, travels to Eastern The volleyball team travels to Ypsilanti on Thursday for its last road match of the regular season. CMU has two matches remaining before the Mid-American Conference Tournament... http://www.yourstreet.com/4621778/team-hits-home-stretch-travels-to-eastern MSU'S NEXT OPPONENT: Penn State tries to pick up the pieces after first... STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — No. 7 Penn State doesn't want to finish like it's 1999. Back then, a 9-0 start and national title aspirations for the Nittany Lions evaporated after a... http://www.yourstreet.com/4618825/msu-s-next-opponent-penn-state-tries-to-pick-up-the-pieces-after-first Feds say they've Smashed Ypsilanti Narcotics Ring YPSILANTI, Mich. http://www.yourstreet.com/4600617/feds-say-they-ve-smashed-ypsilanti-narcotics-ring BIG TEN ROUNDUP: Iowa stuns No. 3 Penn State IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Penn State is perfect no more, its hopes for giving coach Joe Paterno another national title given a sharp and surprising kick by Iowa. Daniel Murray hit a 31... http://www.yourstreet.com/4599095/big-ten-roundup-iowa-stuns-no-3-penn-state Wayne County home sales Allen Park 15544 Harrison Ave., $154,000 Belleville 354 E. Huron River Dr., $135,000 13114 Nautica Dr., $345,000 6477 Sadie Ln., $240,000 Brownstown Township 23979 Deerhawk Dr.,... http://www.yourstreet.com/4599534/wayne-county-home-sales Washtenaw County home sales Ann Arbor 314 2nd St., $205,000 2524 Antietam Dr., $305,000 1500 Argyle Cres, $207,000 827 Asa Gray Dr. No. 358, $223,000 3199 Asher Rd., $256,000 164 Ashley Mews Dr., $115,000... http://www.yourstreet.com/4599682/washtenaw-county-home-sales Cougars shot down Westland John Glenn exacted some payback from Garden City, upsetting the Cougars 3-2 in a five-game Class A volleyball district semifinal Wednesday in Ypsilanti. http://www.yourstreet.com/4600187/cougars-shot-down Iowa shocks No. 3 Penn State IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Penn State is perfect no more, its hopes for giving coach Joe Paterno another national title given a sharp and surprising kick by Iowa. http://www.yourstreet.com/4596982/iowa-shocks-no-3-penn-state Weekend events Alan Jackson: With Trace Adkins and James Otto, 7:30 p.m. The Palace, I-75 at Exit 81, Auburn Hills. 248-377-0100. $29.50-$75. Carrie Newcomer: 7:30 p.m. St. Clare's Episcopal... http://www.yourstreet.com/4594148/weekend-events Couple Accused of Stealing Catalytic Converters A husband and his wife are accused of stealing catalytic converters from an auto supplier in Ypsilanti. Police say the couple over a million dollars selling the platinum in the... http://www.yourstreet.com/4591011/couple-accused-of-stealing-catalytic-converters Glenn turns tables on GC in volleyball districts Westland John Glenn exacted some payback from Garden City, upsetting the Cougars 3-2 in a five-game Class A volleyball district semifinal Wednesday in Ypsilanti. And how it... http://www.yourstreet.com/4574181/glenn-turns-tables-on-gc-in-volleyball-districts Rockets turn tables on GC in districts Westland John Glenn exacted some payback from Garden City, upsetting the Cougars 3-2 in a five-game Class A volleyball district semifinal Wednesday in Ypsilanti. And how it... http://www.yourstreet.com/4571907/rockets-turn-tables-on-gc-in-districts Gebhardt ready to adress county's budget problems After clinching a Wayne County Commission seat Tuesday, 12th District victor Joan Gebhardt said she hopes to play a crucial role in addressing severe budget problems worsened by... http://www.yourstreet.com/4564465/gebhardt-ready-to-adress-county-s-budget-problems GC off to strong start in volleyball districts From start to finish Monday, Garden City went after Wayne Memorial in workmanlike fashion and the Zebras did not have an answer. As a result, Garden City won 3-0 in the Class A... http://www.yourstreet.com/4553152/gc-off-to-strong-start-in-volleyball-districts Cougars earn easy win in district volleyball opener From start to finish Monday, Garden City went after Wayne Memorial in workmanlike fashion and the Zebras did not have an answer. As a result, Garden City won 3-0 in the Class A... http://www.yourstreet.com/4553253/cougars-earn-easy-win-in-district-volleyball-opener Team satisfied despite placing fourth Coach Matt Kaczor and the men's cross country team wanted a top-three finish this weekend. CMU finished fourth, but Kaczor had no complaints. The team finished with 103 points... http://www.yourstreet.com/4541985/team-satisfied-despite-placing-fourth Women also take fourth at MACs Joined by a throng of supporters, the women's cross country team traveled to the 2008 Mid-American Conference Championships in Ypsilanti and performed the best it had all year.... http://www.yourstreet.com/4541988/women-also-take-fourth-at-macs Team looks to finish in top three The men's cross country team is looking to use its depth and endurance to place in the top three this weekend. CMU will compete in the Mid-American Conference Championships at... http://www.yourstreet.com/4526940/team-looks-to-finish-in-top-three MSU defeats U-M in blood drive It was a bloody battle, but Michigan State University emerged victorious in this year's Revenge Blood Drive sponsored by Michigan Community Blood Centers. Through the drive,... http://www.yourstreet.com/4520795/msu-defeats-u-m-in-blood-drive Building fire closes Jefferson on Detroit's east side DETROIT -- Firefighters have their hands full this morning with a two alarm fire that has closed Jefferson at Eastlawn, on the city's east side. According to Detroit News... http://www.yourstreet.com/4519829/building-fire-closes-jefferson-on-detroit-s-east-side More letters What I would like The News to explain in its endorsements for the Big Three Michigan public universities ("Our picks for university, state education boards," Oct. 16) is: Why... http://www.yourstreet.com/4517456/more-letters Good stuff For the thousands who suffer from celiac disease and cannot tolerate gluten, cooking and dining can be a frightening proposition. Not anymore, thanks to Hiller's Market... http://www.yourstreet.com/4507190/good-stuff