Posted on Tue, Aug 16, 2011 : 11:45 a.m.
Ann Arbor news roundup: August 16
By Carol Tietz
The city of Ann Arbor is asking the University of Michigan to finally agree to reimburse the city for traffic management costs it incurs during football game days and other major events that bring tens of thousands of people to town
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:
- Ann Arbor tells University of Michigan: It's time to pay for traffic services on football Saturdays
- Chief judge takes 'likely permanent' leave from Ann Arbor's 15th District Court
- With Poll: University of Michigan responds to Ann Arbor's request for reimbursement of game day costs
- Addition next to Dollar Tree in Washtenaw retail center heads to Ann Arbor Planning Commission
- 'Egregious idling' harmful to children, Ann Arbor City Council told as draft ordinance is presented
- Police release surveillance video of bank robbery in Ypsilanti Township
News:
- Man accused of driving drunk while traveling wrong way on I-94 remains jailed
- Ypsilanti woman sentenced to 2 years in prison for selling more than $400,000 in pirated software
- Man charged with embezzling money from Ann Arbor business
- 9 candidates file to run for Ann Arbor school board in November election
- Washtenaw County Road Commission considers tax to pay for roadwork
- Ann Arbor mayor announces members of medical marijuana advisory board; dispensary fee set
- A2 Journal: Plymouth man pleads guilty in U-M window-peeping at sorority
- Detroit Free Press: Disabled veteran from Ypsilanti battles to save home from foreclosure
- Boy arrested after robbery of University of Michigan student
- Counterfeit $10 bill passed at Ypsilanti McDonald's restaurant
- Jim Peters appointed to fill vacant seat on the Saline City Council
- Dexter school board votes to implement International Baccalaureate program
- Associated Press: Huron River restoration advocates hold event Tuesday afternoon at Ann Arbor's Island Park
- Crash reported on US-23 north of Ann Arbor
- Behind the numbers: Why some Washtenaw County schools didn't make Adequate Yearly Progress
- Man's death in Ypsilanti Township house fire ruled accidental
- Outsourcing Saline police dispatch services no longer an option due to contract
- Ann Arbor graduate spends year living, learning and volunteering in Ghana
- WJBK-TV: Wrong-way I-94 driver faces 6th drunken driving charge
- New city ward boundaries get final approval from Ann Arbor City Council
- WXYZ-TV: Recalled beef was sold at Ypsilanti Sam's Club
- Second recall attempt against state Sen. Rebekah Warren fails to get approval
- Ypsilanti shooting victim recovers as police investigation continues
- The Detroit News: Sue Snyder talks about cancer, grief and family, mostly sidesteps politics
- Sylvan Township voters will see 4.75 mill tax levy for sewer-and-water system debt on November ballot
- 8 of 9 charter schools in Washtenaw County meet Adequate Yearly Progress standards
- Police offer $5,000 reward in 1 of 2 bank robberies
- Associated Press: Ex-University of Michigan student pleads guilty to LA airport stowaway charge
- Associated Press: Gas prices down 5 cents in past week in Michigan
- WXYZ-TV: Victim identified in fatal fire
- Updated: One man taken to hospital following shooting in Ypsilanti
- Associated Press: Kroger announces beef recall; E. coli-tainted meat was distributed to Detroit
Business Review:
- Associated Press: Michigan lawmakers tour proposed international bridge site in Detroit
- Ann Arbor plays host to 2,000 at weeklong annual trade convention this week
- Retired engineer takes over D&R Coins shop in Milan
- Column: At networking events, look for ambassadors, not clients
- Q-and-A: Ann Arbor native and Google product manager Scott Johnston: Data is going online
- Chelsea Community Hospital expansion on track despite rainy weather
- The Gallery condo project at former Greek Church seeks site plan extension
- 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
Sports:
- cnbc.com: Michigan vs. Notre Dame is seventh-highest priced ticket of the college football season
- Lansing State Journal: Eastern Michigan gets commitment from 2012 point guard recruit
- Cleveland Plain Dealer: Lloyd Carr, Jim Tressel visit Cleveland Browns practice
- ESPN.com: Mitch McGary, one of the top-ranked basketball recruits in country, plans to visit Michigan in September
- EMUEagles.com: Freshmen impress Eastern Michigan football coach Ron English
- With Video: Check out a sample of how Michigan defensive tackle Mike Martin spent his summer
- The Oklahoman: Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops 'excited' to have ex-Michigan recruit Kellen Jones on roster
- Associated Press: Opinion: Swelling conferences all about college football and money
- Marty Jeppesen is second-round leader at GAM Championship at Barton Hills
- CBS Sports: Rich Rodriguez says Michigan football team can win '9 or 10' games this season
- Add Manning Award to Denard Robinson's extensive 'watch list' appearances
- Briefs: Saline's Taylor Ford is a diving national champion and more community sports notes
- Matt Paterini of Saline among leaders at GAM Championship at Barton Hills
- Michigan football player J.T. Floyd fighting to reclaim starting cornerback job after ankle injury
- Notebook: Brady Hoke's favorite drill is intense; Michigan offensive line takes shape and more notes
- Scout.com: Michigan basketball recruit Glenn Robinson III shoots up national rankings
- Kalamazoo Gazette (with poll): Oddsmakers have Michigan as a 14-point favorite in season-opener against Western Michigan
Entertainment:
- With Video: AnnArbor.com's Summer Concert Series to host October Babies
- Todd Snider bringing his well-crafted (and often hilarious) songs and stories to The Ark
- Fifth annual Nashbash bringing country music and more back to Kerrytown
- Metro Times: 'The Help' a remarkably successful look at race, class and gender
- Metro Times: 'Glee' in concert and on screen little more than cashing in
- Metro Times: 'Tabloid' explores the nature of truth
- Metro Times: 'Sarah's Key' trivializes the Holocaust
- Blackbird Theatre reimagines 'Twelfth Night' in its next Shakespeare West production
- 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
Community:
- Low-Carbon Diet Challenge Encourages Reflection About Food and Sustainability
- Home & Garden: Before & after: Vintage chair, striped material posed a makeover challenge
- Faith: My Guy in the Sky: Children's book sends message of hope
- Recipe: My aunt's refrigerator pickles - and a spicier variation
- Recipe: Stuffed baked zucchini with rice, orzo and cherry tomatoes
- Pets: Yappy Hour event at Roger Monk's offers up fun for canines and humans, raises funds for homeless pets
- Grilled Balsamic Chicken Breasts with Pesto Pasta
- Outstanding in the Field features Grange Kitchen and Bar for farm-to-table meal
- Food & Drink: This beer-drinker is loving Jackson's newest watering hole, The Local Pub & Brewery
- Made in Michigan: Local chefs take pride in using locally-sourced foods, creating a revolution in Midwest's food sensibility
- Pets: Dogs who counter surf need another job
- Best Of: The Little Seedling named best place to buy children's clothing; vote for best restaurant for seafood
- Health: Senior community works to meet their residents 'where they are now'