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Thursday, May 21st, 2026
Good morning, Ypsilanti. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of May.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Pearl Mist — a 210-passenger vessel — readies to launch its 12th Great Lakes season when it enters Michigan on Friday, with an 11-night itinerary starting in Detroit Monday and stopping in Sault Ste. Marie and Muskegon. The ship is set to boost local tourism and contribute to a forecasted $300M economic impact. MLive
- ➤ Almost 400 leaders gathered at Eastern Michigan University’s Student Center in Ypsilanti on Tuesday, May 19, at Ann Arbor SPARK’s annual meeting to honor five individuals and organizations for boosting the regional economy. The awards recognized contributions in volunteer service, business development, and innovation while paying tribute to Dick Sarns. MLive
- ➤ Unleaded gas now costs $4.77—a $1.53 jump from last Memorial Day—and over 1.3 million Michiganders are expected to drive at least 50 miles this weekend; AAA warns that rising fuel prices may shorten trips while advising drivers to check their vehicles before departure. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Quinn Lang, a John Glenn sophomore on the girls soccer team, was named Bay City area's Top Underclassman in spring; her season ended early with a knee injury, and she continues to attend practice (aiming for a strong comeback). MLive
- ➤ Saline’s boys golf team won the SEC-Red title on Tuesday at Leslie Park Golf Course — led by freshman Graham Bogdasarian’s 73 — while Chelsea secured the season title in SEC-White by finishing second. MLive
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Summer Beer Festival 2026
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