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Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Ypsilanti. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Anthony Flanagan—accused of fatally stabbing 81-year-old Susan Hammerton during a break-in at a Pittsfield Township home—was found competent for trial on May 6 and will next appear in court on May 15 at Washtenaw County Jail. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ypsilanti will have street closures on Thursday morning at 9:30 a.m.—eastbound Congress and Normal, southbound Pearl and Ballard, and Michigan and Ballard will be closed while westbound and Michigan Ave remain open for the Washtenaw 100 Peace Officers Memorial Service. City of Ypsilanti
- ➤ Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel warned that scammers are impersonating celebrities such as Garth Brooks to trick people into sending money—she urged residents to refuse to provide funds or personal details if contacted. MLive
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Bob Gibbs from Gibbs Planning Group said that Sutherland Square—a new urbanism development at 6464 S. State St. in Pittsfield Township—will offer up to 199 residences on 22.5 acres with affordable apartments and pricier homes + shops, and officials expect the mixed-use project to break ground later this year + finish final design plans. MLive
TRAVEL NEWS
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Jake Russell Live AF!
7:30-9 p.m. — Ypsi Alehouse — Ticketed event — Experience a unique live performance at an award-winning microbrew pub in Ypsilanti.
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Blue Hues Big Band & Depot Town Big Band Concert
5-7:30 p.m. — Ypsilanti Performance Space — Check website for ticket pricing — Experience the vibrant sounds of two incredible big bands in an unforgettable evening of music.
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Black Birders Week Extravaganza
5:00-6:30 p.m. — Erickson Elementary School — Free entry — Celebrate Black Birders Week with activities involving the local birding community in outdoor fun.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth.
~ Pablo Picasso
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