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Thursday, April 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Ypsilanti. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City has partnered with the Washtenaw County Conservation District to give away 200 free tree seedlings for Arbor Day, and residents may choose from Hackberry, Bur Oak, or Red Pine. The giveaway provides clear guidelines to plant each tree at least 3 feet from pavements, 15 feet from buildings, and 25 feet from overhead wires — ensuring safe placement on private property. City of Ypsilanti
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Deshawn Dante Leeth — a 30-year-old Ypsilanti advocate for at-risk youth — was fatally shot by Pennsylvania State Police on Friday, April 4 after crashing a stolen patrol car on the Pennsylvania turnpike following a chase from Ohio. MLive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Michigan DNR reported that about 2,000 bears now live in the Lower Peninsula with 303 complaints in 2024—residents are advised to secure food sources and remove attractants to prevent bears from becoming a problem. DNR biologists caution that feeding bears can lead to them being trapped or euthanized. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Michigan Court of Appeals upheld a ruling against 26 neighbors who challenged the location of a suicide prevention center by Ann Arbor nonprofit Garrett’s Space. The center will break ground April 24 on a 76-acre wooded property at 3900 N. Dixboro Road in Superior Township (township leaders approved the project in October). MLive
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Sesame Street Live - Say Hello
2-5 p.m. — George Gervin GameAbove Center — $27-$67 — Sing, dance, and play along with Elmo and friends in a fun-filled celebration on Sesame Street.
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