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Wednesday, June 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Ypsilanti. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A man was taken to the hospital in critical condition after he crashed his car in Ypsilanti. MLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Former Ypsilanti city manager Frances Marie McMullan, 57, was arraigned on embezzlement charges at 14A District Court on June 6—charges authorized on June 3 that relate to her retirement in August 2023. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A group of state education advocates is proposing a ballot measure called Invest in MI Kids to tax high earners and channel $1.7 billion into public schools if it gathers over 600,000 signatures and gets state board approval—this proposal will appear on the 2026 midterm ballot. FOX 2
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Ypsilanti earned a gold seal from the Michigan Green Communities Program on June 10th for its work in planning, economic development, water conservation and community engagement. The award will let the city access additional grants and resources to improve its sustainability programs. City of Ypsilanti
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Ypsilanti City Council will hold a special closed session at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 17—discussing strategy for the International Association of Fire Fighters collective bargaining agreement—and it will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall. City of Ypsilanti
TRAVEL NEWS
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Elephant Den Live Concert
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Ziggy's — Tickets required — Experience a wild night of music featuring Elephant Den with special guests Andrew Wooten and Sock Jock.
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Sweet Dreams Art Night
7-9 p.m. — Tipsy Ypsi - Paint and Pour — Check the website for pricing — Create a masterpiece in a fun and relaxed atmosphere with friends.
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Ypsilanti 4th of July Parade
11:00 a.m. — Depot Town — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with Michigan's longest-running parade full of community spirit and fun.
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Paradise Falls Painting Event
6-9 p.m. — Tipsy Ypsi - Paint and Pour — Check website for pricing — Create your own masterpiece in a fun, social environment.
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Larkn with Pillow Princess and Oblivion Heirs
7-11:50 p.m. — Regal Beagle Lounge — $5-10 donation — Experience a night of local music featuring mesmerizing performances by Sacha and more.
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