Ann Arbor news roundup: Jan. 5
AnnArbor.com's daily roundup offers you a look at some of the stories on our site today, as well as other content about Ann Arbor around the Web.
Top headlines on our site:
• Ypsilanti Depot Town intersection near Thompson Block reopens to traffic
• Man charged with multiple felonies in kidnapping of Whitmore Lake woman
• Lockdown lifted at five Ypsilanti schools, administration building
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Other news by section: News: • Washtenaw County prosecutors dismiss trespassing charge against homeless camp leader • Here's what people are saying about David Brandon's hiring as Michigan athletic director • Stealing Moments - a decade of photojournalism in Ann Arbor • Jayne Miller's departure leaves Ann Arbor officials with big shoes to fill • New University of Michigan study could lead to improvements in treatment of breast cancer • Connie Knott Toigo pushed Ann Arbor Public Schools to excel in early childhood education • Man arrested after injuring hand during Ypsilanti Township break-in, deputies say • Ann Arbor crime statistics for Dec. 27 - Jan. 2, 2010 • Ann Arbor gas prices up 8 cents this week to $2.71 per gallon • Man arrested after Ann Arbor police find bags of marijuana in car • Pittsfield Township receives $3.138 million to upgrade Washtenaw Heights water main system
Business Review:
• Ann Arbor region's unemployment rate stayed steady at 8.8% in November
• David Brandon's leadership philosophy: 'Character and integrity' affect U-M's image, brand
• J. Patrick Doyle named CEO of Domino's Pizza as David Brandon becomes University of Michigan athletic director
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Sports: • Complete coverage: David Brandon named next Michigan athletic director • Michigan coach John Beilein offers thoughts on Crisler Arena renovations • RB Stephen Hopkins among Michigan football recruits enrolling early; Marvin Robinson waiting on eligibility • Michigan guard Manny Harris on midseason Wooden Award list • Ex-Michigan linebacker Dhani Jones: Patience is running thin with Rich Rodriguez • Jordan Dumars enrolls at Michigan • Michigan basketball survives rocky week and is in search of bench help • BIG TEN BASKETBALL NOTEBOOK: Potential Big Ten expansion doesn't bother the league's basketball coaches • Eastern Michigan women's basketball wins fifth straight • Chelsea native Tony Scheffler upset after being benched by Denver Broncos
Entertainment:
• Opera on Tap at Frenchie's tonight
• Kid Cudi coming to Michigan Theater on Monday for sold-out show
• Performance Network mounts “K2”
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Community: • Perspectives of an old war are still relevant today • How to start a book club: Finding that niche • Using Technology and Gadgets for Your 2010 Resolutions • A little regression is normal for girls on the rocky road to puberty • Enjoying Greek Salad Pizza • Peggy Lampman's Tuesday dinnerFeed: Baked cod with tomato-fennel sauce • "Half Broke Horses": A Wild Ride Up the Family Tree • OMG! The best of 2010 • Channeling hope in the new year: capturing the health club rush • Winter Sowing - Now is the time to start planting flowers!
More news about Ann Arbor elsewhere: • Ypsilanti Citizen: Ten most notable Ypsi events of ‘09 • Kiplinger: U-M is 19th on list of Top 100 Best Value for a pubilc education • Detroit Free Press: Barbara McQuade sworn in as region's 1st female U.S. attorney • Detroit Free Press: Mott Hospital poll highlights need to safeguard kids from sexting • National Public Radio: University of Michigan focuses on in-classroom training for teachers • Michigan Radio: Michigan Joins National Arts Database