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Tuesday, March 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Ypsilanti. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A house fire near Ypsilanti caused a woman to be rescued and then taken to (Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital) in critical condition before she died, and her age (not disclosed) remains unknown. MLive
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Forever 21 filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will soon close all its U.S. stores — including nine in Michigan — as liquidation sales are set to begin in the near future. MLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Ronnie Magbray was charged with murdering Hiram 'Amira' O’Neill near Ypsilanti—his trial began on March 17 and he claimed he acted in self-defense. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ MLB Hall of Famer Derek Jeter will serve as the keynote speaker at University of Michigan’s Spring Commencement at Michigan Stadium on May 3. He is recommended for an honorary Doctor of Laws degree along with three others chosen from athletics, business, astrophysics and medicine. MLive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents near Arbor Hills Landfill in Salem Township submitted over 200 odor complaints so far in 2025 — many saying the strong smell forces them to stay indoors. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Ypsilanti Non-Motorized Advisory Committee will hold an in-person special meeting on March 20th at 6:00 p.m. at the Ypsilanti Senior Citizens Center—1015 Congress Street, and persons with disabilities needing accommodations should contact the City Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on March 19th. City of Ypsilanti
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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Independent Film Festival
N/A — Thu, Apr 17 – Sat, Apr 19 — Riverside Arts Center — Free and open to the public — Celebrate local cinema with diverse short films and hands-on workshops.
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