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In the News (Sat 26 Dec 09)

  
  The Ypsilanti Courier
The Center serves around 120 senior citizens from Ypsilanti and the surrounding area.
Pam Byrnes, D-52nd District, chairwoman of the Higher Education Subcommittee, will be the keynote speaker Saturday as the newly created Eastern Michigan University Graduate Student Senate hosts the inaugural Michigan Graduate Student Summit at the EMU Student Center.
The Ypsilanti Township Board of Trustees gave preliminary approval for Parks and Recreation Director Art Serafinski to spend up to $100,000 on playground equipment for a township park.
www.ypsilanticourier.com   (420 words)

  
  Ypsilanti, Michigan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ypsilanti (Ǐp'-sǐ-lǎn-tē) is a city in Washtenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan.
The city is bounded to the north by the Charter Township of Superior and on the west, south, and east by the Charter Township of Ypsilanti.
Ypsilanti Schools draws students from the city proper, western Ypsilanti Township east of Golfside Road, northern Ypsilanti Township east of Prospect, and small parts of the township south of I-94.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ypsilanti,_Michigan   (1582 words)

  
 Ypsilanti, Greek family. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
An early distinguished member, Alexander Ypsilanti, c.1725–c.1807, was dragoman (minister) of the Ottoman emperor and hospodar (governor) of Walachia (1774–82, 1796–97) and of Moldavia (1786–88).
Constantine Ypsilanti encouraged the anti-Turkish rebellion in Serbia and was raising an army to free Greece when the Treaty of Tilsit (1807) between Russia and France cut short his plans.
Ypsilanti’s uprising marked the end of the rule of Moldavia and Walachia by Greek hospodars, who were replaced by native Romanian princes.
www.bartleby.com /65/yp/Ypsilant.html   (488 words)

  
 City of Ypsilanti, Michigan - History of the City of Ypsilanti
Ypsilanti is located where an old Indian trail crossed the Huron River and long before the coming of the white man, was the camping and burial ground for several native American tribes.
Having exhausted his provisions, he escaped one night beyond the enemy lines with his entire command, and having lost not a single man. He was admired by Americans for his part in a struggle for freedom so like their own.
The Ypsilanti Seminary was established in 1845 and in 1849 a teacher training school was established known as the Michigan Normal School, now Eastern Michigan University.
www.cityofypsilanti.com /about/historyinfo   (602 words)

  
 Ypsilanti, Michigan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Ypsilanti is 4.19 square miles and is located in Washtenaw County in the East Central part of the county.
Ypsilanti was established in 1823, it is the second oldest city in the State of Michigan.
Some of the physical features of Ypsilanti are the Huron River that flows through the east side of town and may of the houses were built in the 1800’s even as early as 1830.
www.infomi.com /city/ypsilanti   (135 words)

  
 Seat of the Revolution - Category: Ypsilanti   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
BY: EDWARD B. In 2001, the City of Ypsilanti issued a request for qualifications for a developer to implement the redevelopment of the Water Street Project Area.
At that time, the City of Ypsilanti selected Biltmore Properties Corporation as the party with whom it would attempt to negotiate a definitive development agreement for the Water Street project.
Since my services were no longer required in the yuppie-mecca of Ann Arbor and the direction of our beloved Ypsilanti appeared to be headed to suburbanization, we made the decision to relocate the Revolution's HQ to more fertile ground.
seat.defcode.com /index.php?cat=14   (1832 words)

  
 Ypsilanti News
Ann Arbor Police are offering a $500 reward for information that leads to the arrest of a 37-year-old Ypsilanti Township man who is accused of ramming his estranged wife's car with his vehicle until her car...
Washtenaw County officials and sheriff's deputies are eagerly awaiting a ruling in a lawsuit filed to block proposed layoffs of 40 deputies and support staff throughout Ypsilanti, Augusta and Salem townships.
The Ypsilanti Halloween Fall Festival is on track to be as big as ever this year.
www.topix.net /city/ypsilanti-mi   (645 words)

  
 Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority
The Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority was formed in 1974 in response to a number of factors occurring at that time.
By combining the water and sewer departments of both the City and Township, economic benefits of eliminating duplication of staff and economies of scale could be achieved.
Additionally, many water and sewer mains within Ypsilanti and Ypsilanti Township are identified as needing replacement, either because of age or inadequate size.
ycua.org /message.htm   (691 words)

  
 Lost Ypsilanti
Ypsilanti Speaks - The Starkweather Fountain: This article covers the speculation regarging the disappearance of this fountain which was donated to the City of Ypsilanti in 1889.
Ypsilanti and the Historical Cannon: The old landmark on the east side in Prospect Park is an ancient coast defense gun from Fort McCler, Kitterly, Maine.
Vett Noble of Ypsilanti (A Clerk for General Sherman): Sylvester Nobel of Ypsilanti, Michigan was a lowly and sometimes impudent clerk in the Union Army.
www.ypsilantihistoricalsociety.org /publications/gleanings.html   (6658 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Five seats are open on the seven-member Ypsilanti District Library Board of Trustees - and six candidates are seeking those spots on the Nov. 7 ballot.
The Ypsilanti Historic District is one of the largest in Michigan, and its backers say its size and strength bode well for the city's future.
Ypsilanti landlord David Kircher was convicted of two felonies Thursday - two years to the day that he dumped raw sewage into the parking lot of an apartment complex.
www.mlive.com /news/aanews/index.ssf?ypsi   (543 words)

  
 Real Estate One — Detroit, Ann Arbor, Northern Michigan, Michigan Real Estate - Ypsilanti
Century old residences and lavish examples of Greek revival and Victorian architecture grace the Huron River as a tribute to the city’s early history of prosperity and success fueled by automotive industry.
One of Ypsilanti’s focal points is the lake that Henry Ford developed to provide hydro-electric power for his flourishing automobile manufacturing plants in the 1930s.
Ypsilanti has been positively influenced by its institutions for higher learning, particularly the acclaimed Eastern Michigan University.
www.realestateone.com /content/Page.asp?PAGE=reoypsilanti   (203 words)

  
 Michigan Historical Marker: Ypsilanti   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Situated on both sides of the Huron where the famous Chicago Road (now U.S. 12) crossed the river, the town was named Ypsilanti in honor of the Greek war hero, Demetrius Ypsilanti.
The home of Eastern Michigan University, the oldest state teachers college west of Albany, Ypsilanti is also the site of one of the state's very first publicly-supported secondary schools.
In World War II the Willow Run plant was erected to build B-24 bombers which were vitally important to the war effort.
www.michmarkers.com /Pages/S0237.htm   (189 words)

  
 Ypsilanti Courier.com | Thursday, July 29, 2004
The Michigan Department of State’s Bureau of Elections has asked Ypsilanti Township Clerk Brenda Stumbo to answer several questions in connection with absentee ballots mailed to voters.
Stumbo, who is running for re-election, has been sent a letter by Christopher M. Thomas, Michigan director of elections, asking her to answer seven questions about the ballots and a separate campaign mailing that included information about absentee voting and a facsimile of the ballot with members of her slate marked.
Concerns over work conditions of the district’s custodial and maintenance staff were voiced by the Ypsilanti Support Staff Association at the July 26 meeting of the Ypsilanti Board of Education.
www.ypsilanticourier.com /2004/homepage/040729.htm   (413 words)

  
 YPSI MAPS // Crime
YPSI MAPS // Crime was a joint project of the Historic East Side Neighborhood Association and the Historic South Side Neighborhood Association.
The data used here is supplied by the Ypsilanti Police Department on a weekly basis to various news outlets such as the Ann Arbor News and Ypsilanti Courier.
Because the Ypsilanti Police Department, out of respect for those involved, does not release specific addresses, crimes are reported using the begininning of each block as a location for reporting purposes.
maps.ypsi.com /crime/about.html   (341 words)

  
 Realty Times - Real Estate News and Advice - Local Market Conditions
Ypsilanti Township has been and continues to be the fastest growing area in all Washtenaw County.
Ypsilanti was first settled in the early 1800s on the banks of the Huron River.
Located in Washtenaw County, Ypsilanti is home to Eastern Michigan University and has a population of 24,846.
realtytimes.com /rtmcrcond/Michigan~Ypsilanti~missycaulk   (445 words)

  
 Depot Town & Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Ypsilanti is a historical city that has many events and activities to cater to the needs of its citizens.
As tax growth in Ypsilanti’s downtown is primarily obligated to pay off streetscape bond debt, taxes for the SmartZone are only proposed for capture and use in downtown Ann Arbor at this time.
The Ypsilanti and Depot Town DDAs are thrilled to be a part of the efforts to re-energize the downtown business districts and to bring a new vitality to the heart of our Ypsilanti community.
www.ypsilantidda.org /dtc   (2983 words)

  
 Ypsilanti Crime Statistics and Crime Data (Ypsilanti, MI)
Results are tabulated using the Ypsilanti crime collection area population of 22,565.
Ypsilanti crime collection population may not match US Census data.
Indicates Ypsilanti crime level is worse than national average.
ypsilanti.areaconnect.com /crime1.htm   (127 words)

  
 Employment - Ypsilanti Township
The Charter Township of Ypsilanti is an Equal Opportunity Employer working to promote a diverse workforce.
Applications from the general public may be submitted to the Human Resources Department located on the second floor of the Township Civic Center, 7200 South Huron River Drive before 5:00 p.m.
Applications for employment with the Ypsilanti Township Fire Department must complete this application and turn it into the Human Resources department.
www.twp.ypsilanti.mi.us /employment.php   (177 words)

  
 [No title]
City of Ypsilanti Office of the Mayor September 10, 2007 Ypsilanti Neighbors and Friends: City council has been cutting the budget for years to keep expenses in line with stagnant revenues.
The City of Ypsilanti, Michigan, seeks responses from qualified outdoor advertising companies to partner with the City and other partners for construction, operation and maintenance of a billboard on City-owned property.
May 20, 2007 Ypsilanti Neighbors and Friends: This month city council is considering an income tax proposal to place on the November 2007 ballot.
www.cityofypsilanti.com   (484 words)

  
 Ypsilanti, Michigan
Beginning in the mid-19th century, Ypsilanti has seen dozens of newspapers come and go, many of which existed simultatneously and in competition with one another, and generally representing opposing political viewpoints.
During the course of my own research, a whig publication named the "Ypsilanti Sentinel" has come up repeatedly, first appearing as a platform for Henry Clay during the heated presidential election of 1844, when local parties were competing for the hearts and minds of Ypsilanti's voters (who were, of course, exclusively white males).
The Ypsilanti Sentinel is a paper for the people, for the Farmer, the Merchant, the Mechanic, and the Laboring Man. (Price $1.00 per year, Sample Copies Free).
community.livejournal.com /ypsilanti   (1294 words)

  
 Ypsilanti Heritage Festival
This portion of the Heritage Festival is a representation of the historical background of the City of Ypsilanti.
Ypsilanti, formerly called Woodruff's Grove, has been around since 1823.
From the voyager trapper, canoeing down the Huron River and making first contact with the Native Peoples, to the establishment of a permanent trading post and eventually to the building of the City of Ypsilanti, which became an influence on the various eras in American history.
www.ypsilantiheritagefestival.com /ancestors.htm   (497 words)

  
 Ypsilanti Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
As you wander through the City of Ypsilanti, Michigan, you will walk the same paths traveled by Sauk Indians, trappers, and traders nearly 200 years ago.
Henry Ford and the automotive industry came to Ypsilanti in the 1930s and beautiful Ford Lake was created to generate hydroelectric power for the manufacturing plants.
Much of Ypsilanti you see today is marked by our history - from our dual business centers to our beautiful lakes and rivers.
www.ypsilanti.org   (177 words)

  
 Ypsilanti Historical Museum - Home
The Ypsilanti Historical Museum is a museum of local history which is presented as an 1860 home.
The Museum and Fletcher-White Archives are organized and operated by the Ypsilanti Historical Society.
The Ypsilanti Historical Society has initiated a five-year campaign to raise $400,000.
www.ypsilantihistoricalsociety.org   (183 words)

  
 Ypsilanti Heritage Foundation
Once, again, Ypsilanti residents have graciously agreed to open their doors so that we all may see and appreciate the results of this community’s historic preservation efforts.
In front of the Ypsilanti Historical Museum and at Haabs and Quinns.
The Ypsilanti Heritage Foundation is dedicated to the belief that Ypsilanti's wealth of historic architecture is one of its greatest resources.
www.yhf.org   (226 words)

  
 Chamber of Commerce in Ypsilanti, Michigan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Dress up the kids and come to Downtown Ypsilanti where located businesses will be giving out candy and lots of kids activities will be on hand.
This event is open only to those already registered for the 2006-07 Leadership Ypsilanti series.
Eagle Crest at the Ypsilanti Marriott - 11:30 a.m.
www.ypsichamber.org /events   (183 words)

  
 Ypsilanti, ND News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Local news for Ypsilanti, ND continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.
Sep 4 2006 3:52PM http://www.bismarckmandanblog.com Disclaimer: This article is a blog post and does not represent the views or opinions of Reiten Television, KXNet.com, its staff and associates and is wholly...
The state will not create transitional housing for paroled prisoners on the south side of Ypsilanti after neighborhood residents opposed the idea.
www.topix.net /city/ypsilanti-nd   (640 words)

  
 Ypsilanti Apartments
This recently painted house has new carpet throughout, a large living room, formal dining room as well as a study with a half bath on the first floor.
Award winning Spicetree Apartments are midway between Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor, just minutes from Eastern Michigan University and University of Michigan, with easy access to I-94 and US-23.
It has a Ypsilanti mailing address but is located within the ANN ARBOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
www.wa3hq.rentlinx.com /MI/Ypsilanti   (1180 words)

  
 Ypsilanti Area Chamber of Commerce
The Ypsilanti Area Chamber of Commerce is truly an advocate for your business.
We count on thriving area businesses to help us to be a powerful force in the city, township, and surrounding areas.
To this end, we have developed your marketing plan and provided all our resources to you in a consortium.
rd.business.com /index.asp?epm=s.1&bdcq=Ypsilanti&bdcr=2&bdcu=http://www.ypsichamber.org/&bdcp=&partner=2662601&bdcs=nwuuid-2662601-C3510033-29B7-F181-7AA6-B69268943799-ym   (70 words)

  
 Ypsilanti MI Home Inspectors - FindAnInspector.US
These are real estate inspectors that work in or around Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Scroll down this page to view areas surrounding Ypsilanti, or visit FindAnInspector.US to find an inspector anywhere in the US and Canada.
Ypsilanti, MI (about 2 miles away from Ypsilanti)
www.findaninspector.us /find/michigan/ypsilanti/index.htm   (299 words)

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