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Posted on Wed, Mar 2, 2011 : 11:45 a.m.

Ann Arbor news roundup: March 2

By Carol Tietz

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Advantage Sports sales associate Deirdre Clein folds Huron High School T-shirts before putting them on display Tuesday afternoon. The business has a licensing agreement with Ann Arbor Public Schools.

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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: • University of Michigan study shows hope in treatment of aggressive form of prostate cancer • Pittsfield Township police officer who shot man after traffic stop cleared by prosecutor's office • GOP-backed bill would discriminate against legal residents, Ann Arbor lawmaker says • Governor's call to eliminate brownfield credits puts funds for Ann Arbor's Georgetown Mall project at risk

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News: • Ypsilanti City Council extends City Manager Ed Koryzno's contract 2 years • Ypsilanti Mayor Paul Schreiber highlights regional collaboration, economic challenges in State of the City address • Ann Arbor DDA approves 2-year budget absent $2 million-plus in parking revenue transfers to city • Huron High School senior Heemyung Hwang earns Siemens Award for Advanced Placement • Anticipated legal fees bump Sylvan Township operating budget to $448,950 • Three men arrested in connection with attempted home invasion in Ypsilanti Township • Ypsilanti Township Board of Trustees appoints new board member • Ypsilanti man reports he was stabbed multiple times during fight in parking lot • Ypsilanti Township store where employees sold alcohol to minors receives 60-day liquor license suspension • State Rep. David Rutledge to hold first of regular coffee hours this Friday in South Lyon • Two closed Lima Township bridges to be fixed and reopened, road commission says • Is the $13.9 million federal grant for Ann Arbor's Stadium bridges project in jeopardy? • Salvation Army of Washtenaw County exceeds Red Kettle goal, raises $330K • City of Ann Arbor's Dan Rainey named one of Premier 100 IT executives by Computerworld • Ypsilanti Police Department seeks applicants for Volunteer Service Corps Academy • Ann Arbor superintendent finalist Shelley Redinger removes name from consideration, accepts position in Virginia • The Associated Press: Government conducted flu experiments in 1940s at York Township psychiatric hospital, investigation finds • With Poll: Plans to regulate wild boar hunting could complicate efforts of wildlife managers • Washtenaw County ranks No. 3 in potholes on statewide reporting tool

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Business Review: • With Poll: CVS construction ends as drug store chain plans March 20 opening on South State in downtown Ann Arbor • Rick Haglund column: When it comes to Gov. Rick Snyder's 'shared sacrifice,' let's not forget big business • Outlook Luncheon: Annual economic forecast for Washtenaw County unveiled at March 10 event; Gov. Rick Snyder is keynote speaker • Concannon: Saline's Village Marketplace & Lofts likely heading for tax foreclosure • Reports: Ann Arbor's Domino's Pizza shows 4Q earnings growth on record U.S. sales • Michigan fraternity wins approval to convert church into house, despite sorority's privacy concerns • Ann Arbor Public Schools enters agreement with Advantage Sports for use of Huron, Pioneer, Skyline logos • Sze-Chuan West restaurant closes on West Stadium in Ann Arbor • Financing plan approval marks next step for wellness center proposed in Dexter • Catching up: Georgetown Mall owner pays 2008 property taxes; plans proceeding for Packard Square • Tax foreclosure numbers grow in Washtenaw County as property owners face March 31 deadline • Renewed focus on product marks Saab's first year of independence following General Motors deal • Ashley Terrace foreclosure shifts ownership of Ann Arbor high-rise to lender Bank of America • Consumer Reports criticizes Chevrolet Volt • Retail Report: Joe and Rosie Coffee and Tea opens in downtown Dexter, featuring British style and homemade cupcakes • Snyder tax plan would be costly for thousands of Michigan residents, including many seniors • With Video: Ann Arbor startup June Energy developing portable solar panel device for use in Third World

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Sports: • Detroit News: Former Michigan basketball recruit Alex Legion faces uncertain future • Breaking down Michigan basketball scenarios for the Big Ten tournament • Poll: Will the Michigan and Michigan State basketball teams make the NCAA tournament? • Third-seeded Michigan women's basketball team confident, prepared for Big Ten tournament • Purdue holds on to top spot in the latest AnnArbor.com Big Ten basketball power rankings • Today's College Sports Links: Brady Hoke, Michigan football targeting lineman in recruiting; National writers have U-M out, MSU in NCAA Tournament and more • Notebook: Michigan hockey team prepares for playoffs without Louie Caporusso, an honor for Red Berenson and more notes • With Slideshow: Huron wraps up home schedule in style with 68-33 win over Saline on senior night • Ypsilanti senior Aaerion Allen has career night as Phoenix beat Chelsea, 55-44 • Chelsea hockey team edged by Lumen Christi, 4-3, in Division 3 pre-regional • Dexter hockey team advances to Division 3 regional semis with 6-1 rout of Father Gabriel Richard • High School Roundup: Pioneer's seniors shine on their night, Skyline's streak is snapped and more Tuesday results • College Roundup: Michigan softball team beats Valparaiso, Central Florida and more Tuesday college results • South Florida Sun Sentinal: Former Michigan quarterback Chad Henne can't catch a break in Miami • espn.com: Michigan center David Molk ranks among Big Ten's top football players • Notebook: Michigan basketball has chance to grab big win against Michigan State and other notes

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Entertainment: • Bob Seger concert announcement coming today • 'Economics of Happiness' screening at WCC on Thursday • 'Cedar Rapids' Mega-Guide: Reviews, screen times, tweets, video and more • Scharoun Ensemble showcases Berlin Philharmonic musicians in chamber-music setting • Ex-Ann Arborites' video has fun with drive for Robocop statue in Detroit • Saline High's 'West Side Story' offered great performances, despite technical glitches • A World of Puppets in the Ypsilanti-Ann Arbor area • Ari Hest bringing his newest sounds to The Ark • Arts Alliance names Susan Froelich president • UMMA looking for potential docents for fall • Jetty Rae releases new video, 'Bad Apples' • What's happening around Ann Arbor, February 28-March 6: Our picks & your votes • Performance Network prepares for 'The Piano Lesson' • Malletts Creek library exhibits compelling photos of 'The Waters of France'

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Community: • Michigan Public Radio: Report: Glittersniffer Cosmetics of Dearborn Heights selling dangerous products? • Parenting Links: Michelle Obama and Michele Bachmann battling over breast-feeding tax credits • Garden grants up to $250 available from Master Gardener Alumni Association of Washtenaw County • With Poll: Inside Washtenaw County Public Health: Should property owners ban smoking in apartments? • Baha'i faithful begin 19 day fast in preparation for new year • Fit Mommy #fail: Ultimate Fitness Test result shows we're all human • Wiki Wednesday: Camera-Wiki.org and Ann Arbor's Argus Camera • Hit the ground running this Spring! • Cozy Corner: 'Buttons and Bones' my favorite Monica Ferris needlecraft mystery to date • Garden Faerie: Ant-plants debut at Matthaei Botanical Gardens • Teacher and poet Jeff Kass' new book reaches out to 'Knuckleheads' • Did you spend quality time with your pets over winter break? Show us what you did by sending in a photo for Pet Photo Friday! • Peggy Lampman's Wednesday dinnerFeed: Black Bean & Goat Cheese Quesadillas with Mango-Red Pepper Salsa • Wellness voluntarily recalls canned cat food due to reduced levels of thiamine • Meet the Ann Arbor.com Pet of the Week - Gigi • Michigan Winter Beer Festival de-briefing • Tech Links: Gmail downtime; back up your mail, or live without it