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Today’s edition · Thurs., Nov. 5

Daily Ypsilanti: Thursday's news notes and two quick polls on the zoo and the game

Plus, Washtenaw voters approved most local ballot proposals.

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News Notes

Local ballots

Voters in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti and other Washtenaw County communities approved most local city and township ballot proposals in the Tuesday, Nov. 3 general election. mlive has a look at what passed and what failed. mlive

Growing Hope

Executive Director Julius Buzzard joined WEMU's On the Ground Ypsi to talk about the nonprofit's year, including expanded youth gardening programs and a renovated commercial kitchen for aspiring food entrepreneurs. WEMU

Game week

Michigan State listed 13 players out and five questionable for Saturday's trip to Ann Arbor. Quarterback Alessio Milivojevic and safety Devin Vaught, the team's leading tackler, are questionable. Michigan ruled out six players, listing six more as questionable and one as probable. The State NewsSpartan AvenueDetroit Sports Nation

Michigan State lists 13 players out, Michigan six

13Players out6
5Questionable6

Sources: The State News, Detroit Sports Nation

Tailgate science

Fans can donate urine at a tailgate on Sat., Nov. 7 to be recycled into agricultural fertilizer. Stations open at 1 p.m. at the Ann Arbor Golf Club, across from Gates 2 and 4, and stay open through the final whistle of the 7:30 p.m. game. WILX

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Twenty-eight years is a long time to stand on a podium. The Dexter Community Band kicks off its 2026-27 season on Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Dexter High School Center for the Performing Arts, with a free concert of podium favorites picked by Director William W. Gourley as he prepares to retire from the band after 28 years. A fitting encore.

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Daily Ypsilanti: Thursday's news notes and two quick polls on the zoo and the game

Plus, Washtenaw voters approved most local ballot proposals.

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