Posted on Fri, Aug 26, 2011 : 11:30 a.m.
Ann Arbor news roundup: August 26
By Carol Tietz
Erin Angner, of Redford, licks an envelope as Michelle Mata, of Ypsilanti, looks on after the pair signed a letter of concern to send to their state representative during a rally at Live at PJ's on Thursday.
Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.com
AnnArbor.com's daily roundup offers you a look at some of the stories on our site today, as well as other content about Ann Arbor around the Web.
Top headlines on our site:
- Lowest-performing school list includes Lincoln, Ypsilanti, Willow Run high schools
- Liebherr-Aerospace plans to expand Saline operation, add jobs
- With Poll: Ann Arbor medical marijuana supporters rally night after local raids
- Parents object to Ann Arbor busing plan, but officials stand firm for now
- Ann Arbor officials announce new labor contract with AFSCME that includes major concessions
News:
- Driver of getaway car in fatal Ypsilanti Township robbery sentenced to prison
- Man accused of robbing EMU student is held on $100,000 bond
- Ann Arbor Skatepark initiative gets $25K boost from local couple
- Government can't forcibly medicate man accused of making threats against Obama, judge rules
- Community Wall links: World-famous steel drum band plays Heritage Festival; dog swim events planned for Buhr Park
- Three Washtenaw County high schools on low-achieving list
- Detroit News: Ann Arbor wing walker Todd Green lived large, friends, family members say
- Associated Press: State to release list of worst-performing schools
- Man found sleeping in vacant apartment in Ypsilanti is arrested
- Aubree's to hold fundraiser for boy whose bike was stolen during Heritage Festival preparations
- Medical marijuana dispensary owner, employees watch police raid unfold
- Temporary road closures announced for railroad crossing work
- EMU student confronts thief, recovers stolen backpack, police say
- Police raid 2 medical marijuana clinics in Ann Arbor
- Car strikes Ypsilanti man on Huron River Drive, causing serious injuries
- Storms knock out power for several hundred DTE Energy customers in Ann Arbor area
- University Record: University of Michigan staffer helped save others in front row during Indiana State Fair stage collapse
- Medical marijuana ruling: Pot backers, critics disagree on whether dispensaries can operate
- Ann Arbor planning several public art projects, including $250K installation at Fuller Road Station
- Uncertainty remains over implementation and impact of Michigan's new tenure law
- Report: Costs from traffic accidents more than double costs from major crimes in 2009
- Willow Run and Ypsilanti school boards take step toward more consolidation at joint meeting
- New report contemplates tax increase to fund expansion of AATA transit services in Washtenaw County
Business Review:
- Groupon co-founder and University of Michigan grad Brad Keywell to speak in Ann Arbor
- Job retraining, foreclosure prevention among services offered Saturday at free Washtenaw County event
- Washtenaw County's unemployment rises again as public school jobs decline
- Subway restaurant chain targeting Ann Arbor for new locations
- People & achievements in the greater Ann Arbor area, including Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione and Keller Williams
- Paparazzi: Scleroderma Foundation names University of Michigan physician and researcher 'Doctor of the Year'
- Datebook: From Zero To Silverlight in One Day seminar and more
- Auctions may decide fate: Will Borders stores in downtown Ann Arbor, Pittsfield get new tenants?
- University of Michigan discussing possible North Campus solar energy installation with DTE Energy
- As Costco construction nears, several Ann Arbor businesses forced to move
- Hazel's Home Cookin' in Dexter to have new owner Oct. 1
- Ann Arbor drivers will help federal government explore technology allowing cars to 'talk to each other'
- Dexter to demolish both recently purchased homes on Forest Street
- 2 things to consider to navigate a long technology career
- New Downtown Diner in Saline offers diverse, 'innovative' fare
- Startup site's mission: Connect tailgaters to available U-M football parking
- Column: For successful networking connections you have to show selective vulnerability
Sports:
- Live Chat: Come chat live as Michigan football recruits take center stage at Big Day Prep Showdown
- Michigan offensive coordinator Al Borges' system can look vastly different, depending on who is running it
- Associated Press: Ex-Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor signs 4-year deal with Oakland Raiders
- From a makeshift office, Michigan basketball coach John Beilein prepares for move to new facilities
- UCLA transfer Marlon Pollard itching to help improve Eastern Michigan's defense
- Video: Michigan football linemen Ryan Van Bergen and Taylor Lewan discuss progress in fall camp
- Notebook With Video: Michigan football team paying a price for physical practices and more notes
- Manchester overcomes turnovers to beat Clinton 29-13 at Big Day Prep Showdown
- Slideshow: Images from Manchester's 29-13 win over Clinton
- Poll: What do you think of Appalachian State's return in 2014 to face the Michigan football team?
- Poll: What do you think of 3 players leaving the Michigan football program this week?
- With video: Ex-Michigan defenseman Kampfer celebrates with Stanley Cup, honors sister in the process
- Images of the Stanley Cup, ex-Michigan star Steve Kampfer and hockey fans
- ESPN.com: ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit: Ohio State will start 5-0 and Michigan can win 8 games
- Grand Rapids Press: Grand Rapids-area band offers a hard-rocking Michigan football anthem
- MGoVideo: Take a flight over Michigan Stadium with this video
- Freshman tight end Chris Barnett becomes 3rd player in 4 days to leave Michigan football team
- High School Football Preview: A team-by-team glance at Washtenaw County's high school football teams
- Big arms on display at the seventh annual Big Day Prep Showdown
- Play Along: Predicting week 1 of the high school football season, the most unpredictable week of them all
Entertainment:
- Zydeco Ziggie & Oz entertain at AnnArbor.com's patio concert series
- Local band Orpheum Bell seeks online support to record their third album
- Daytrotter tour of barns as venues bringing 5 bands to Dexter
- Movie listings: Aug. 25-Sept. 1
- Cinema Chat: True story of 'The Whistleblower,' 'Our Idiot Brother,' the classic 'National Velvet,' and more at the movies this week
- Tickets on sale: Smashing Pumpkins at the Fillmore Detroit, Trombone Shorty at St. Andrews, and more
- On Stages: Fireside Festival of New Plays at Performance Network, 'Posing' extended at Mix
- UMS Choral Union plans open auditions
- AnnArbor.com's Summer Concert Series to host Zydeco Ziggie & Oz
- Nickolas Ashford, singer and songwriter from Ypsilanti, dies
- Fireside Festival of New Works returning to Performance Network
- Local musician Scotty Karate hopes to go back to future with vinyl campaign
- Metro Times: Pointless 'Fright Night' remake lacks all the appeal of the original
- Metro Times: A lackluster 'Conan' returns to the big screen
- Encore Michigan: Shakespeare West 'Twelfth Night' starts with great promise
- WEMU offering shuttles to Detroit Jazz Festival
- Ann Arbor native Janelle Reichman celebrates her debut jazz CD at KCH with show featuring local players
- UMS seeking volunteer ushers for upcoming season
Community:
- Health: Staying fit and healthy at work takes some advance planning
- Health: The headstand solution for a rotator cuff injury
- Food & Drink: Opera on Tap at Frenchie's makes for a fun and delicious Frugal Friday
- Events: Ann Arbor food & drink calendar
- Home & Garden: Educate yourself about your new well and septic system to help you maintain them properly
- Home & Garden: Find places and people who see your junk as treasure, and minimize trash destined for the landfill
- Pets: Pet Photo Friday helps start your weekend on a good note
- Recipe: Fried Green Tomatoes with a Tomato-Corn Relish is a new twist on classic Southern dish
- Health: How big a helping of self-care do you take?
- The Week in Beer: End of August is brimming with great brews
- Health: Out of the Darkness Community Walk Sept. 18 could save lives by educating public about depression and suicide
- Home & Garden: Second floor maze of Ann Arbor home cleared and made comfortable
- Parenting: Make sure to relax and play when you celebrate Labor Day with your family
- With Slideshow: Ann Arbor Pizza & Subs worth a visit