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Friday, March 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Ypsilanti. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Washtenaw County Judge Patrick Conlin denied a motion by 30-year-old Gary Demonn Chambers for a new trial after a jury convicted him of second-degree murder for fatally shooting his friend at a home in the 1700 block of Smith Street in Ypsilanti Township—his self-defense claim lacked the expert backing needed. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The westbound Grand River ramp to I-96 in Brighton will close at 6 a.m. Saturday, March 15—drivers must follow a detour on eastbound I-96 and Spencer Road until the ramp reopens at 5 p.m. Sunday, May 6. MLive
TRAVEL NEWS
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IGNITE Men's Conference - Diocese of Lansing
This conference invites men ages 14 and above to engage in fellowship, hear dynamic speakers, and deepen their faith within the Catholic community.
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Ypsi's Hidden Treasures Scavenger Hunt
12-9 p.m. — Downtown Ypsilanti — Buy tickets online — Discover the hidden gems and historical treasures of Ypsilanti through a fun self-guided scavenger hunt.
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Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.
7-9 p.m. — Riverside Arts Center — $20 Regular, $18 Students/Seniors — Experience Ariel's enchanting journey in this delightful adaptation of Disney's classic tale.
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