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46,730 applications: University of Michigan expects roughly 6,000 freshmen to enroll in the fall

Kellie Woodhouse — Thu, 23 May, 2013 9:51 a.m.

Students traverse the University of Michigan's Ann Arbor campus.

Joe Tobianski | AnnArbor.com

The University of Michigan received more than 46,730 applications for entry to its 2013 freshman class- and nearly 42 percent of applicants were admitted.

Ann Arbor board votes to erect 3 billboards on school property for $100K in revenue

Danielle Arndt — Thu, 23 May, 2013 8:40 a.m.

Michigan Stadium, across from Pioneer High School, as seen from downtown Ann Arbor as the Wolverines played their first night game under newly installed lights in 2011 against Notre Dame. The Big House billboard could have some competing lights this fall if a digital billboard is installed at Pioneer for some additional revenue for the Ann Arbor Public Schools.

Steve Pepple | AnnArbor.com file photo

Related article: Budget crisis: Ann Arbor schools issues layoff notices for 233 teachers

Digital billboards similar to one along Interstate 94 outside Ypsilanti could be erected at Wines Elementary and Huron and Pioneer high schools come fall.

Saline resident pleads guilty to filing false police report against Michigan State hockey players

Chelsea Hoedl — Thu, 23 May, 2013 8:15 a.m.

Saline resident Brandon Carmack, accused of making false accusations against members of Michigan State’s hockey team and assaulting his ex-girlfriend, took a plea deal Wednesday, MLive reported.

Graduates of Ann Arbor's sobriety court program give thanks for fresh start in life

Ryan J. Stanton — Thu, 23 May, 2013 6:58 a.m.

From left to right, Circuit Judge Carol Kuhnke, District Judge Elizabeth Hines, City Attorney Stephen Postema and Senior Assistant City Attorney Kristen Larcom listen during speeches at the National Drug Court Month rally on Wednesday.

Ryan J. Stanton | AnnArbor.com

When he entered Ann Arbor's sobriety court program, Jon G. viewed it as "two years of hell" he would have to fight through and maybe he'd be lucky enough to survive.

Now sober thanks to that same program, which forced him to confront his underlying drinking problem, his outlook has changed.

Grizzly Peak owners preparing to open the Old German by early July

Lizzy Alfs — Thu, 23 May, 2013 5:59 a.m.

Greg Lobdell, Chet Czaplicka and Jon Carlson are opening the Old German in the basement of downtown Ann Arbor's Grizzly Peak.

Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.com

Related coverage: Grizzly Peak owners plan to revive the Old German in restaurant's basement

The owners of more than a dozen Michigan restaurants and bars are hoping to revive a long-lost piece of Ann Arbor when they open the Old German on West Washington Street this summer.

Construction on University of Michigan's Wall Street parking structure begins in June

Kellie Woodhouse — Thu, 23 May, 2013 5:59 a.m.

A rendering of the soon-to-be-built Wall Street Parking Structure.

Photo courtesy of University of Michigan

After five years of planning and receiving complaints from Lower Town residents, the University of Michigan will break ground on a 725-space parking structure on Wall Street next month.

Crews are expected to finish the garage by spring 2014. The garage will be located between Maiden Lane and Wall Street in Ann Arbor, near the Kellogg Eye Center.

Michigan has 11,000 inland lakes - and its residents need to be able to swim

Rich Kinsey — Thu, 23 May, 2013 5:58 a.m.

I have spent most every summer of my life on or near a lake. I love the water, but I have always had a very deep respect for it as well. It is with that respect I offer advice and safety tips.

Budget crisis: Ann Arbor schools issues layoff notices for 233 teachers

Danielle Arndt — Thu, 23 May, 2013 5:58 a.m.

Ann Arbor school board members reluctantly voted Wednesday night to send layoff notices to 233 members of the Ann Arbor Education Association.

Courtney Sacco | AnnArbor.com file photo

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Ann Arbor schools administration's budget proposal could result in teacher layoffs

The Ann Arbor Board of Education voted unanimously to issue pink slips to 233 teachers at Wednesday's board meeting to prepare for a possible reduction of about 50 teaching positions in next year's budget.

Rolling Hills Water Park to open for Memorial Day weekend with $4.5M in upgrades

Amy Biolchini — Thu, 23 May, 2013 5:58 a.m.

When Rolling Hills Water Park in Ypsilanti Township opens for the first unofficial weekend of summer this Saturday, visitors will be greeted by brand-new facilities and a three-story water slide.

16-year-old sentenced for robbing and shooting man

Chelsea Hoedl — Thu, 23 May, 2013 5:58 a.m.

A 16-year-old Superior Township boy accused of robbing and then shooting a 39-year-old man was sentenced in the Washtenaw County Trial Court Tuesday.

Bertel Gibbs was convicted as an adult, but sentenced as a juvenile.