Posted on Fri, Aug 12, 2011 : 11:30 a.m.
Ann Arbor news roundup: August 12
By Carol Tietz
A college ranking website released its first "Top 50 Colleges and Universities in America" and the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor was the only school in the state to make the list.
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:
- Rabid bat found in Old West Side home in Ann Arbor
- Top 50 Colleges & Universities in America: Where Michigan stands on inaugural list
- Updated 2:30 p.m.: Crash kills one person, injures another in Ypsilanti Township
- Saline Police urge business owners to watch for counterfeit bills
News:
- Visitors stream into Dexter for opening of Dexter Daze
- Quest to save Ypsilanti's Rutherford Pool gets $50,000 boost from county
- Rally in West Willow on Saturday will 'help reclaim the neighborhood'
- 2-car crash results in van striking downtown Ypsilanti building
- South University will be closed Aug. 15-16 for high-rise construction
- Community Wall links: Ann Arbor lawyer Lori Buiteweg elected treasurer of the State Bar of Michigan
- KATU: Convicted killer Christian Longo wants to marry former inmate
- Saline's Rentschler Farm to participate in this weekend's US-12 garage sale
- Chelsea Community Fair preparations under way with about 2 weeks before showtime
- Man who died in Manchester logging accident 'loved being in the woods'
- Dexter Daze a 'big community reunion' this weekend in Monument Park downtown
- Decline in home sales in first six months of 2011 is attributed to first-time homebuyer tax credit expiration
- Two crashes snarling traffic on US-23 in Ann Arbor
- Big and biting: Gallinipper mosquitoes are here
- Want to know details from the contract of Ann Arbor's new city administrator?
- Associated Press: Trial delayed for 8 people in anti-government Hutaree case
- Deputies arrest suspect in robbery, assault at Speedway gas station in Ypsilanti Township
- Detroit Free Press: Feds fear pharmacist accused of leading $57 million drug scam could flee
- LivingstonDaily.com: 2 from Washtenaw County arrested after gas station robbery attempt
- Associated Press: Attorney general offers details on plan to toughen Michigan medical marijuana law
- Ann Arbor school board will put $46 million technology bond request before voters in February
- School supply drives kick into gear as the start of the school year inches closer
- With Video: Fraternity plays waiting game as historic Hill Street house nears completion
Business Review:
- Bistro Bar and Grill on Washtenaw Avenue in Pittsfield Township closes for business
- Decline in home sales in first six months of 2011 is attributed to first-time homebuyer tax credit expiration
- A123 Systems to add jobs in Ann Arbor after winning electric vehicle battery contract from General Motors
- Analysis: Will U.S. economic uncertainty zap Michigan's jobs recovery?
- AnnArbor.com's Business Review now accepting nominations for 2011 'Deals of the Year' awards
- People & achievements in the greater Ann Arbor area, including Ann Arbor State Bank and NSF International
- Paparazzi: Walt Rostykus, vice president at Humantech, receives safety professional of the year award
- Datebook: From Zero To Silverlight in One Day and more
- Stabenow speech at Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber event is rescheduled
- Changes at half-century-old Sesi dealership: Mazda line moving to Scio Township location; Ypsilanti Township location closing
- Bankruptcy auction scheduled for Borders brand, website, Waldenbooks brand
- The Birmingham News: Books-A-Million to ex-Borders employees: Come work for us
- Chelsea's Las Fuentes gets city OK for outdoor seating; state approval is next step
- Christian school signs lease to start resale shop at Country Market shopping center in Saline
- Dexter Council OKs outdoor seating at Aubree's; outdoor alcohol permit pending
Sports:
- The Associated Press: For Brady Hoke and other coaches in their first seasons, there are short- and long-term goals
- NCAA hears Ohio State's case, Buckeyes forfeit Sugar Bowl payout
- Position battles at tailback, cornerback, receiver will intensify with start of Michigan's padded practices
- ESPN.com: Michigan football center David Molk ranked the No. 12 player in Big Ten
- Prep Sports Notebook: Pioneer football finally starts hitting and more notes from practices around campus
- A-Square Fight Club fighter Jasmine Hampton wins gold at Junior Olympics
- Henry Do wins Michigan Junior State Amateur golf title
- Michigan wide receiver Martavious Odoms should be out of his cast in 2 weeks
- Notebook: Brandon Herron moves to weak-side linebacker in Michigan football team's first known position change
- Slideshow: Images from Thursday's fall sports practices at Pioneer High School
- NCAA opens formal investigation of Eastern Michigan women's basketball program
- Michigan hockey team will face Ohio State in outdoor 'Frozen Diamond Faceoff' in Cleveland
- ESPN.com: ESPN College 'GameDay' will showcase the Ohio State at Michigan basketball game in February
- Ian Martin, Emily White capture Herb Fowler Memorial Junior titles
- USA hockey: U.S. Under-17 hockey team improves to 2-0 at Five Nations Tournament
- USCHO: Announcement expected today for Michigan-Ohio State outdoor hockey game
- The Detroit News: 6-year-old Ypsilanti boy scores hole-in-one in Maui
- Video: Prep sports editor Pete Cunningham discusses Big Day Prep Showdown
- With Video: Keep Denard Robinson 'in one piece,' and the Michigan offense is in great shape, Al Borges says
- The Associated Press: Ohio State NCAA investigation bill up to $800,000
- ClickonDetroit.com: Fab Five member Jimmy King arrested because he's behind on child support
- Associated Press: Records show Jim Tressel made $21.7 million while at Ohio State
Entertainment:
- Slideshow: Annie and Rod Capps entertain lunchtime concertgoers on the AnnArbor.com patio
- Trailer for George Clooney's locally shot movie 'Ides of March' available online
- With Video: Ark show Thursday by Sumkali and vocalist Parag Ray reflects growing interest in Indian music
- Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra holding auditions for several openings
- Movie listings: Aug. 11-18
- DIYpsi returning for a second round of indie art and crafts
- Cinema Chat: Sing-along 'Sound of Music,' midnight Pee Wee, 'The Help,' and more at the movies this week
- Aaron Dworkin of Ypsilanti confirmed for National Council on the Arts
- Downtown Ypsilanti's Crossroads summer music series continues growing, prepares for finale
- Tickets on sale: Green Wood Coffee House to feature Tom Russell, Jan Krist, Don White; and more
- On Stages: 'Puppet,' a film at Dreamland Theatre; and more season announcements this week
- Ann Arbor Art Center exhibit explores potential of art on the edge
- Rescheduled Six Foot Poles summer concert to take place Thursday in Saline
- Taj Mahal to bring his style of danceable blues to the Ark Wednesday night
- With Video: AnnArbor.com's Summer Concert Series to feature Annie and Rod Capps
- Still a country-folk hero, Nanci Griffith coming to The Ark for sold-out show
- U-M's Darren Criss named breakout star at Teen Choice Awards
- Area bands pay tribute to influential rocker Joe Strummer at annual Blind Pig show Friday night
Community:
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- Events: Ann Arbor food & drink calendar
- Food & Drink: Earthen Jar offers a fabulous frugal meal by the pound
- Home and Garden: Ypsilanti Garden Walk takes place August 20
- Pets: Humane Society of Huron Valley wins new vehicle in Toyota's '100 Cars for Good' program
- Parenting: Back to school on a budget: Savings tips for parents
- Pets: Friday Pet Photos is a fun way to cap off your week
- Recipe: Chilled Zucchini-Buttermilk Soup gets touch of sophistication from tarragon
- The Week in Beer: New beers and breweries for your late-summer enjoyment
- Pets: Has your decision to adopt a pitbull been derailed because of pressure from others?
- Recipe: Confetti corn is an easy summer side
- Home & Garden: How to change or upgrade your bathroom fan.
- With Slideshow: Renovated Miki succeeds with expanded offerings, beautiful presentation
- Crime map for the week of July 31 - August 6, 2011