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Thursday, June 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Ypsilanti. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Ann Arbor mother Lauren Sharette founded Mothering Meals to cook warm, farm-to-table meals in homes for new parents in Ann Arbor — Dexter and Ypsilanti, easing the strain of early parenthood. The service offers dishes like Golden Mama coconut curry soup and almond-chocolate oat bars while contributing a portion of proceeds to Mama’s Network. MLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ State police and detectives investigated four homes struck by gunfire between 10 and 11 p.m. Tuesday on the 9000-12000 block of Tuttle Hill in Washtenaw County, with no injuries reported and no suspects in custody. FOX 2
- ➤ John Fulton waived his examination on May 29—facing charges for armed robbery, assault with a dangerous weapon, and carrying a concealed weapon—as he prepares to stand trial for his role in the robbery at a Saline Subway restaurant. MLive
- ➤ Prosecutors and defense attorneys are negotiating a plea deal that postponed the preliminary examination to Aug. 18 for UM doctoral student Yunqing Jian, accused of smuggling a fungus that harms cereal crops—her boyfriend admitted to bringing the pathogen into the country at Detroit Metropolitan Airport on July 27. MLive
- ➤ A car fatally struck a 10-year-old boy yesterday around 4:30 p.m. near Tuttle Hill — Merritt roads in Ypsilanti Township, police said. MLive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials approved hiring a local contractor to clean up the former Detroit United Railway storage yard near downtown Ypsilanti where PCBs and lead have stalled redevelopment—cleanup is set to begin this summer. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Pioneer High School swim coach Stefanie Kerska overcame her fear of heights and flying by taking a ride-along in a Blue Angels F/A-18 jet on Tuesday at Willow Run Airport after two failed takeoff attempts. Maj. Scott Laux guided her through maneuvers that preview tomorrow's Thunder Over Michigan Air Show over rural Washtenaw county. MLive
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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