Wednesday, June 25th, 2025

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Good morning, Ypsilanti. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 14-year-old boy was fatally struck by a car on Tuttle Hill Road near Merritt Road in Ypsilanti Township — a nurse who helped him now says she must drive by the scene marked by a small white cross every day. MLive
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ TORC Robotics plans to invest $5.6 million in a driverless truck engineering hub in Ann Arbor Township that is expected to create 500 jobs—The company received a $3 million grant from the Michigan Strategic Fund on Tuesday, June 24 to support the project. MLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Former EMU officer Alex Colarossi allegedly planted hidden cameras in a locker room and hotel bathroom to spy on three female colleagues and has been charged with three counts of recording an unclothed person and using a computer to commit a crime—he was suspended and resigned from the force following the discovery. FOX 2
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Michigan sees its latest summer sunsets after the solstice because the day lasts slightly longer than 24 hours—causing the clock time for sunset to shift later; as a result, the sun sets on or near June 27 for mid-northern latitudes. MLive
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Fleet Feet's Find Your Speed Track Night
11 PM – 1 AM — Ypsilanti Track — Affordable entry — Test your speed in a timed 1600-meter race under the stars with a festive atmosphere.
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