Posted on Thu, Aug 18, 2011 : 11:50 a.m.
Ann Arbor news roundup: August 18
By Carol Tietz
The latest attack on a young woman occurred on Thompson Street near West Quad. Police say the attack is not related to the previous 6 attacks this summer
Kyle Feldscher | AnnArbor.com
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:
- Reaction near Thursday's attack: Some U-M students feeling less safe in Ann Arbor
- U-M student grabbed by man on Thompson Street; police say it doesn't appear to be connected to other Ann Arbor attacks
- Man jumped by 8 men at about 2:30 a.m. Thursday on East University
- First year at Michigan helped Huron graduate Jeremy Jackson grow in more ways than one
- Village Corner to reopen in The Courtyard Shops near North Campus by September
News:
- Associated Press: Rick Snyder wants emergency manager lawsuit to go straight to Supreme Court
- The social media version of the Dexter Bear comes out of hiding
- With Poll: Donations could boost reward for information in Ann Arbor attacks
- Sample and learn about local food sources Friday at Chelsea's Silver Maples
- Man accused of drunken driving after crashing car
- New York Times: University of Michigan Health System to shrink work force as government cuts spending
- Power outage affects nearly 500 DTE Energy customers in Ann Arbor
- Updated 8:20 a.m.: Fire destroys home in Dexter Township
- Mostly sunny skies will follow morning thunderstorms in Ann Arbor area
- Job training and feeding the homeless: 15 more youths graduate this week from Food Gatherers program
- Judge: Man accused of setting house on fire with three people inside is competent to stand trial
- Deputies arrest man on suspicion of drunken driving after crash
- Man arrested after burglary today in Pittsfield Township
- Washtenaw County's 22nd Circuit Court needs 1 more judge, according to report
- Secret Service agents arrest Ypsilanti man accused of possessing counterfeit bills
- PNC offers $25,000 reward for information leading to arrests in June bank robbery
- State says Dairy Mart's liquor license won't be revoked over multiple sales to minors
- Police search for man charged in Ann Arbor bank robbery
- With Video: Meet MABEL, the fastest robot with 2 knees
- Lawnmowers stolen from home on Winewood Avenue in Ann Arbor
- Ypsilanti school board approves 1-year lease for Washtenaw International High School
- Dancer Road in Lima Township reopened after flooding
- Old-fashioned ice cream social Sunday at Saline's Weber-Blaess schoolhouse
- Associated Press: Kids Count report shows economy taking toll on Michigan's children
- Shell gas station in Ann Arbor is burglarized
- Ypsilanti police investigate burglary on Charles Street
- Number of tips in Ann Arbor attacks grows to 600
- Hearing for man accused in fatal drunken driving crash moved to district court in Chelsea
- Liberty Square's fate to be decided Aug. 19; attorney calls township evidence 'absurd' and 'irrelevant'
- Five candidates file for three seats in the Saline City Council race
- Chelsea's got a City Council horse race with eight candidates running
- Apparel and textile design studio relocates to downtown Ann Arbor
- Ypsilanti City Council approves major revision to city's sign ordinance
Business Review:
- Customers can't retrieve clothing from closed cleaners in Ann Arbor
- Oxford Cos. buys 62,000 square feet of Ann Arbor office space, plans for improvements
- Q-and-A: Domino's Pizza CEO Patrick Doyle: 'I've only been CEO during a tough economy'
- People & achievements in the greater Ann Arbor area, including Edward Surovell Realtors and Anna Belle Salon
- Datebook: Summer Spa event for business women, and more
- Pittsfield Township to hold public hearing on request for prayer hall
- Michigan's July jobless rate rises to 10.9 percent
- McKinley appointed receiver of one of largest distressed apartment portfolios in U.S.
- Apparel and textile design studio relocates to downtown Ann Arbor
- Addition next to Dollar Tree in Washtenaw retail center heads to Ann Arbor Planning Commission
- 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
Sports:
- Associated Press: Sentence complete, former Michigan basketball player Jalen Rose leaves Oakland County Jail
- Kalamazoo Gazette: Western Michigan football coach expects improvement from three key members of secondary
- Associated Press: NFL to Terrelle Pryor: You're in the draft, but you'll sit out the first 5 games
- Freshman Matt Wile's strong camp has him inching toward Michigan football history
- College Notebook: Clare Stachel takes on leadership role for Michigan women's soccer team and more notes
- Former Michigan running back Mike Hart joins Eastern Michigan football coaching staff
- Video: A brief look at a few plays from the Michigan football team's Tuesday practice
- Notes and quotes from Tuesday's Michigan football practice, including candidates for punt, kick returner
- Walk-on Nathan Brink's toughness earns him first-team reps on the Michigan football team's defensive line
- Associated Press: Corwin Brown faces three felonies, family believes he suffers from football-related brain trauma
- 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
Entertainment:
- Bob Seger to re-release classic live albums, each with a bonus track
- Movie listings: Aug. 18-25
- UMMA plans unique exhibit of smaller works by sculptor Mark di Suvero
- UMS single tickets go on sale Monday; additional performances announced
- A new 'Conan,' a new 'Fright Night,' a new 'Spy Kids,' and a restored 'African Queen' at the movies this week
- 'Marie Antoinette: The Color of Flesh' extended through September 4
- Tickets on sale: Vienna Teng at the Power Center, Evanescence in Royal Oak, and more
- On Stages: 'Inherit the Wind' at the Carriage House and 'Til I Hear You Sing' - a benefit concert for The Encore
- Bluegrass and more from Detroit area picker Bill Bynum, Ark-bound Saturday with his band
- Clay Gallery assembles a challenging 2-person exhibit
- 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
Community:
- Chelsea Painters book signing Thursday during Sounds and Sights
- Home & Garden: Vintage Ann Arbor home is 'un-remuddled'
- The Week in Beer: Greet the new school year with beer
- Recipe: Banana Nutella Cake with Coffee Glaze is seductively moist and delicious
- Recipe: Chilled cucumber soup with shrimp
- Ypsilanti Heritage Foundation Historic Home Tour includes rescued Queen Anne and other gems
- With Poll & Video: Seasonal allergies getting worse? Here are 3 ways to reduce symptoms without medication
- Local food in the news: New Master Sommelier at Plum Market; Oprah loves Zzang bars
- Recipe: Watermelon-Pomegranate Soup with Mint and Feta is like diving into a cold lake on a hot summer afternoon
- Health: Find the right backpack and teach children the proper way to wear them to avoid pain or injuries
- Did you know everyone from young adults to senior citizens can benefit from immunizations?