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Friday, March 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Ypsilanti. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A recent AAA survey of 300 Michigan cannabis users found 53% drive within an hour of consuming pot and nearly 85% drive on the same day, raising concerns over impaired driving. Officials plan to use the findings to improve safe driving campaigns—given Michigan’s large recreational market—amid ongoing efforts to reduce preventable crashes. FOX 2
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man in a mental health crisis barricaded himself inside a Ypsilanti Township apartment on March 19 and refused to open his door to police (negotiations lasted several hours) until a fire broke out inside that caused about $75,000 in damage before he was removed from the balcony and taken to hospital. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On March 19, Michigan State fan Armando Davis completed a 24-hour challenge at McDonald’s—he shortened his time by eating McChicken sandwiches at locations in Ann Arbor and East Lansing after losing a bet with UM fans. He made the wager during a live TikTok show following taunts about the Wolverines' losing streak. 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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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Time magnifies the margin between success and failure. It will multiply whatever you feed it.
~ James Clear
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